Build your own customized version of one of America's most recognizable classic cars with this 1:25 scale 1955 Chevrolet Custom Street Rod "X-Parts Garage" plastic model kit by Atlantis.
Designed as a Skill 3 project, this detailed kit contains approximately 200 parts and provides builders with multiple engine and customization options. Opening body components, chrome-plated details, rubber tires and extensive custom parts make this an especially interesting project for experienced model builders and classic-car enthusiasts.
Features:
- 1:25 scale plastic model kit
- 1955 Chevrolet Custom Street Rod
- X-Parts Garage series
- Skill Level 3
- Approximately 200 detailed parts
- Black rubber tires and metal axles
- Chrome-plated detail parts
- Opening hood, doors and trunk
- Multiple engine-building options
- Build with a 265 cu. in. V-8 or 409 cu. in. blown V-8
- Custom street-rod components
- Colorful decal artwork
- Vintage-style packaging
- Officially licensed product
- Parts molded primarily in white
- Paint and cement required (not included)
- Special cutting and fitting required
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging
Did You Know?
The 1955 Chevrolet marked the beginning of one of the most celebrated periods in Chevrolet history. Together with the 1956 and 1957 models, it became part of the group enthusiasts now commonly call the "Tri-Five Chevys."
The 1955 model was particularly important because Chevrolet introduced its new small-block V8, initially available in 265-cubic-inch form. The compact, lightweight V8 became enormously influential and helped establish a Chevrolet performance-engine lineage that would continue for generations.
The '55 Chevy also became a favorite of hot rodders and custom-car builders. Its combination of relatively light construction, attractive styling and readily adaptable V8 power made it an ideal foundation for everything from street machines to drag cars.
This Atlantis kit reflects that customization culture by allowing the builder to create different interpretations of the car rather than simply reproducing a factory-stock automobile. The choice of engines and custom components gives builders an opportunity to explore the same idea that helped make the real 1955 Chevrolet so popular: start with a classic Chevy and make it your own.
