Ride of the Week: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe

Make and model: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe

Owner(s): Danny & Debbie Essner

Names of people in photo: Danny & Debbie Essner and Fred (the dog)

Special features:

Power disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, 400 small block Chevy engine with 700R overdrive transmission. Dual amp stereo with 10 disc CD changer. 17" American Torq Thrust aluminum wheels.

How I fell in love with my ride:

I drove a '55 Chevy in high school and always wanted a 2 door hardtop. I found this car while living in Texas in 1983 and began a frame off restoration in 1989 that took 6 years to complete. I continue to make improvements every year.