1955 Chevy Gold Car - 50 Millionth GM Tribute Car
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2024
- On November 23, 1954, the 50 millionth GM car, the specially built Golden Chevy Bel Air, rolled off the assembly line and onto a parade float. It disappeared shortly thereafter. Now, years later a group of guys decided to re-create this car. Snodgrass Chevy Restoration brought it back to life, as closely as possible to the original. Here is a walk around of the GM 50 Millionth Golden Car re-creation.
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This car belongs in a museum
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i've always been a chevy guy and have heard about this car but i figured it was a myth. i just can't believe GM had made 50 million cars ever, that seems like an unreal number even now. it's a beauty.
They only made 21 million VW Bugs to put that into perspective and they built those in Mexico until 2006!
Lovely. It was built at Flint assembly.
Ford Model T made 15,000,000 by itself..
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I just did some quick math in my head and if each of the five divisions sold 400,000 cars per year, it would only take 25 years to get to 50 million. So it is doable. For example, the 1977 Olds Cutlass Supreme sold 750,000 cars in one year alone, and that’s just one model.
GM should be proud of the work your team has put into this , buttt
Beautiful! As a 5th Gen Bel Air owner I love it. Great work and thanks for keeping History alive and telling its story.
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That is literally a jewel of a car, so beautiful.
This beauty should have been in the movie Goldfinger with Bond behind the wheel. Again it's a beauty
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Heck of a job! President Eisenhower would be proud of you
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Very nice job on the build. It looks just like a car I would expect to represent the 50 millionth GM Built.
A goĺd plated car what a waste of some Gold.
Trump's gold commodes made the same way.... 😮
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Wow! I had always wondered where this car went! Great coverage of all of the unique qualities of the early production '55! Beautiful car!
This isn't the original car, it's totally new . Built with all new sheet metal and NOS parts.
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My dad and mom's first brand new car was a 1955 Chevy. I was 6 years old when they got it, and it's still one of my favorites
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Wow! What a nice piece of our country's history!
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Sure does make a guy really scratch his head wondering where the original may have gone and why GM didn't hold on to it.
What an absolutely beautiful recreation.
The original was in a shop fire and then cut to pieces. There were 3 50 millionth cars but i believe that was the true car.
Almost had a 55 four door and always loved that style and one day I will get a 55 2-door and make a gasser out of it, just like the one I remember as a kid … ❤️ Love the story of the Golden 55 ‘s, 1,2, 3 .
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Fantastic job, you would think that GM would have documented every detail of a car such as this. surprising that surprising that they didn't.
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When I first saw this solid gold 55 I thought OMG that thing is gaudy as he// then about half way threw the video I thought ya know this thing isn’t that bad, and the more I saw it by the end of the vid I gotta tell ya that car really is stunning hard to believe I like it now, but that damn car is truly beautiful
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ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! 👍😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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That 1st 1967 Camaro that was recently found was painted gold too.
I've heard about that car, I've seen pictures of it but its nice to be able to see it after 70 years as it was back then, Awsome job! Great video, thanks for sharing that beautiful piece of G M history .
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I was thinking about skipping the Autorama for the first time in about 20 years but I would love to see this in person. I know it’ll be right at the front door for sure 👍🏿
Yes the car has a special display area already reserved up front. Also the team has put together a lot of historical material related on the car which will be available for you to see - this alone will be worth the price of admission. Please stop by and ask Dave or Mike to get a personal tour of their build (just say I sent you). Let them know you saw the video and be sure to tell Mike that he did a great job in the interview - he is now a RUclips star! 👍
Absolutely outstanding workmanship and a most beautiful restoration. I hope I am able to see this amazing car in person someday!
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As of this Date 02/23/2024 . This is The Finest Automobile I have ever seen .
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Absolutely incredible restoration. I’d love to see this car in person. You all did an amazing job on it.
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That is the most beautiful 55 ever! Love all the gold! I have a 55 Chevy 210 2 door post set up as an old school Hot Rod..
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Amazing what knowledge and devotion will do for a special project like this one. Spotless.
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I did not know this car existed.
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What a beautiful job you guys have done. The Ole 55 is just mint looking. I've always wondered what happened to the original 55 it's got to be out there somewhere. Again great job 👍🏻
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I understand the actual milestone `55 Chevy was repainted black/white and gold switched for chrome trim and it was re-sold to some GM exec. after the parades were over. Unfortunately, it's been lost to time and nobody knows what became of it. My guess it it was eventually scrapped like any old car.
@@autobug2 Thanks for the info👍🏻
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First car I owned was a 55, I'm 2nd owner for 40 yrs of a Anniversary Gold 63 Impala - original patina paint.
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This car is incredible! I think it might be my single favorite ‘55 I’ve ever seen
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Absolutely Beautiful!!! Great job!
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That's really Special...take good care of that...Beautifull
THIS CAR IS GORGEOUS! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS FOR DOING THIS! A BEAUTIFUL JOB WELL DONE!
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Beautiful work
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Absolutely sensational!
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😮 Absolutely Gorgeous Car 🤯
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Looks like an M2 diecast chase car!!!
Absolutely georgeous
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This is new to me, thank you for the video.
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A true "jewel"!
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Incredible what GM once was
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Thanks, what a treat for my eyes. 👀👍👍 How cool was it they made a gold edition for my birth year. 1955 was a classic year, also born in 55...Disneyland, and the flux capacitor. (which is what makes time travel possible).😉
The Flux capacitor was invented in 1985. It time traveled in a DeLorean back to 1955
You all did a wonderful job! I'm glad this car is still around.
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The bel air came of age in ‘55. It was the top of the line until ‘58 when the Impala sub model debuted. After ‘58, the Impala became its own series. This is a great replica of the original 50 millionth car.
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I knew this car existed as its shown in my 55 Chevy restoration literature and books. The original car disappeared. Is this one going in the GM museum as the example of that car? Looks beautiful.
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Classic Art 👍🇦🇺
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Beautiful, and one of a kind 👍Never heard of it before !
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Seen you guys at Mecum with the very nice blue 1955 chevy. These guys do top notch work!
Yeah, Dave, Mike, and Kenny were at Mecum with their 'Chrom Blues' '55 Chevy convertible. I picked their car the 'Best in Show' at the auction - see my article with 'Custom Show Cars' at: www.eclassicautos.com/mecum-kissimmee-25th-anniversary-auction/
By the way, the car under the cover next to the Golden Chevy is the Blue ''55 you saw at Mecum.
@@eclassicautos5101Very interested thank you.
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I had a 55 210 I put corvette wheels on it it had the blue flame 3 on tree on the highway at 60 it drove solid straight and smooth the panoramic windshield was like 360 vision one of the finest autos to be built.😢I sold it .
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Awesome build, great attention to historical detail, Has anyone from corporate GM been involved in the restoration?
Maybe not directly, but I have heard GM provided access to records that was valuable in recreating the original car. I'll pass your comment on to the builders, I know they will appreciate your feedback.
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Simply gorgeous. 💋
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I'll take it 🎉prime cut 🎉 love the Show 🤩
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🥇 Gold
Very nice 👌
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It needs a set of Cragar's!, just kidding!, I'm not really a fan of gold anything, but I have to admit that car is absolutely gorgeous!
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Awesome
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🏆Very cool🏆 "55" is one of my favorites🤓if this is the original car it'd be nice to see the car before you 🍀 started 👀✌️
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This is a tribute car, since the original 50 millionth car has never been located. The team that built this tribute car has a special Facebook page for Tri-Five enthusiasts and other fans in the classic car hobby. I’m sure they'd like to hear from you. Please follow this link to their FB page and then press the ‘Request to Join’ button. facebook.com/groups/598415318797903.
WOW !!!
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After that build, does Fort Knox have any gold left in it? 😁 That car is beautiful. ✌️👍
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I will be at that show..
Fantastic, please stop by the display at Detroit and tell the guys Bob @eClassicAutos said to say hi! Also be sure to tell Mike what a great job he did in the video, it was his first time in front of the camera😎
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Being a special car, it should have came with a four barrel!!! A power pack 265 😊
VERY NICE VIDEO AND INFO. ONE QUESTION THOUGH , AM CURIOUS WHAT IS THE ESTOMATED VALUE OF THIS CAR ???
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Over the top, '50s style. Is it wrong to picture this car with a straight axle, radiused rear wheel openings, and stacks through the hood with lettering on the side, "The Golden Gasser"? Yeah, probably wrong, but I can't shake it off.
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Wow. This car must be worth at least $3500.
I have the book from GM with this car on it.
This is a tribute car not the actual one and it makes a difference to me. I’m still glad it was built but I think it should have been listed as a tribute
EXACTLY
Very interesting effort, but I agree that the fact that it is a "tribute" should have been made more clear!
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NOS wiper blades! 🤦🏻♂️ Beautiful job!!
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@@eclassicautos5101 I had read an article before I saw this video that said this build began with those. My father was a collector and I can remember projects being started by a small conversation. The money and time that went into this has to be the most expensive build I’ve ever seen started by something so small! Just coincidence that I happened along and saw this.
She’s a beauty but can I add that the air cleaner was black ? I just watched a video while they was actually building this car at the plant
DANG!!!!!!!!!
Contrary to popular belief, the 265ci small block from 1955 is not Chevy's first V8. That honor goes to the Series D, built between 1917 and 1919, although I believe all were sold as a 1918 model year. It had a 3.375 inch bore, 4 inch stroke, 180 degree crankshaft, and was rated at 60 horsepower.
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WoW really nice work and Colors 👍 Love it. What about the Radio and did it have air conditioning??? Please advise Thanks 😃🦜 Alan
Uncle got to work on this car. I always wonderd what happened to it 😊
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OK I'LL GIVE YA 10K FOR IT !
In a two syllable word....Ooooooooo-WHEEEE!!
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How do you sit and take a walk at the same time?
That 55 is so very beautiful. Was this the actual gold car or is this a tribute? Either way very beautiful.
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What type of HVAC do you have in the shop? Beautiful car by the way.
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I would drive this
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You would think that the 50 Millionth 55 chevy would have a Radio
Yeah but GM must have gone over their budget with the trim plating cost😎
Yeah, a radio that only plays Golden Oldies lol!
Good one! lol@@1208bug
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i remember back in the 70's it seemed every other car on the road was a vw, little wonder.
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Cool. Steve blades is my cousin. He’s a tri five encyclopedia.
Great, I plan to give Steve a call.
Funny, l saw it years ago as a belair 4 door sedan?
Nice car! I had a 55 Belair hardtop a few years ago. I have always been a Chevy guy but I never heard of this one and all my family, granddad, uncles and my father worked and retired from GM in Flint, Michigan. I know you did a tribute but do you know what happened to gm’s car? Thanks
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I had heard they built a few of those, but they were 4 doors with 6 cylinder engines?
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There were three (3) 2-door sport coupes initially built. The first two were used in promotional work by GM to create a buzz on the pending event before the actual 50 millionth car rolled off the assembly line. The third car in this group was the 50 millionth GM car with all the bright work gold plated. Subsequently GM built a number of 4-door sedans to capitalize off of the notoriety of the 50th millionth gold-plated car. Several of these 4-door are still around occasionally show up at classic car events.
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I pulled the heater box out of my 1955 Nomad and it had 3-55 ink stamped on the back. I’m thinking that makes it a mid (or late?) production car.
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I guess this car is in its golden years. There’s a lot of things I haven’t heard of but this is top of the list for today. Where has this car been for 68 years and what are your plans for it, besides buying a box of gloves so as not to leave prints. Don’t know condition of it when you guys got it but looks like you did NO.1 job of bringing it back to its original condition.
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What happened to the original car?
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I wonder if any of it is plated 24k Gold?
Yes, over 300 items including the bumpers, hubcaps, trim on outside and inside, and even screws that would normally be chrome.
Nice build. Wasn't the original GM 50m car paint made with real gold?
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Any idea of the total weight of the gold used in the plating?
Same question I was thinking
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The gold must be twice the cost of chroming, just wondering. What's the paint code or what would be very close? I'd like to make a model of this one. Just have to figure out how to make the chrome gold on the model.
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Gold foil.
@@lylejohnston4125I have used BMF but if there's any wrinkles or cracks in it, it won't come off in a nice piece, it just tears. I gave up using any BMF because of that. Even the sheets bought from a store were full of cracks and wrinkles.
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what is the paint code for the gold paint
GM did not use a standard paint for the Gold Chevy. It was a special mix which was not assigned a code. The Tribute car was painted a gold color to closely match photos taken at the time the original 50 Millionth car.
1:08 55 was far from the first GM V8, they had one in 1917-18
Good point, the proper term should have been 'modern V8'.
What would it be worth?
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The real one didn't "disappear"~
Were did it go?
@@christ510 The real one is in Iowa~
I was 16 my first car 1955, 210 paid $285
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How many of these cars where made? Never seen one
Just one,,,,,but,,,, the original was lost almost immediately after it was first shown!
This is a reproduction, a very good reproduction !
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@@eclassicautos5101How much gold was used for the gold plating? Thanks, awesome work.
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Are you saying that is THE car ???? If so , show us the vin plate and build plate on the firewall and the serial on the right side engine deck pad .
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I had actually found one of the first '55 Chevys made. It was #12 IIRC with engine #7, which was a 265 2-bbl. I initially was looking at the engine, and suddenly I was shocked at the number. It was a 4-door sedan, sitting in a forest. I tried and tried to get somebody interested, but back then, "It's a 4-door." I can't remember the color. And of course, you spend $50K to restore it, only to hear about somebody with #11. It wasn't in deplorable shape, but it was borderline even back then.
There is actually a very early Nomad, I think with a lower serial number, but #12 that I found was made on the East Coast, so technically in absolute time before the Nomad. Also, I don't know that the Nomad had its original engine.
I had also heard about the 50 Millionth Chevy, essentially the same story, the guy was ever so slowly restoring it. I thought he had the bumpers gold plated even when I was involved with the Chevys, about 30 years ago. I guess nobody knows where that car is now, which is unfortunate.
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I understand the actual gold 50 millionth Chevrolet was never found.
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