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The Hood Ornament

The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air was America's most popular car for 1955, which is saying
something for a year in which Americans bought cars as never before. But then, the '55
Chevys were something really special.

Start with styling. In a complete change from Chevy's stodgy past, the '55s were
thoroughly up-to-date with Sweep Sight wrapped windshields atop "longer-lower-wider"
bodies. Even so, wheelbase was unchanged at 115 inches, and the overall design was
balanced and tasteful for the day.

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