Motor Cars
USA
1950s

Chevrolet One-Fifty Special 3rd generation

Chevrolet One-Fifty Special 3rd generation

Production period:

1955 to 1957

Body versions :

Saloon , station wagon ,panel van , coupe

Engines:

Gasoline: 3.9-4.3 liters (90-125 kW)

Length:

4968-5100 mm

Wheelbase:

2921 mm

Curb weight :

1384-1545 kg

 

In 1955, the One-Fifty Series 1500A replaced the Chevrolet Special 150.

The pontoon body was given a new style with four integrated fenders and large tail fins. The four body styles were adopted; the 3.9 liter engine made uniform 123 HP (90 kW) at 3,800 rpm . The above controlled V8 engine with 4,343 cm displacement and an output of 162 hp (119 kW) at 4400 rpm .


1955 Production: One-Fifty

  • 2d Sedan 66,416
  • 4d Sedan 29,898
  • 2d utility Sedan
  • 11,196 Handyman 4d wagon 17,936

1956 came a small facelift, which gave the cars barges over the headlights. The six-cylinder engine put on 140 hp (103 kW), the V8 with automatic to 170 hp (125 kW).

1956 Production: One-Fifty

  • Sedan, two-door 82,384
  • Sedan, four-door 51,544
  • Sedan, utilitv 9,879
  • Handyman, two-door wagon 13,487

In 1957, the final year of the One-Fifty - Series 1500 -, the cars grew rocket-shaped bumper horns in front and even larger tail fins at the rear. The grille now had a flat-oval shape. The V8 versions were now uniformly 100, - US $ more expensive than the corresponding six-cylinder car.

In three years, 396,972 copies were made. The following year, the Chevrolet Del Ray replaced the One-Fifty.

 

 

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    1955

    Engines

    • 235 in3 "Blue Flame" I6 rated at 123 hp (92 kW) (manual transmission)
    • 235 in3 "Blue Flame I6 rated at 136 hp (101 kW) (automatic transmission)
    • 265 in3 "Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 rated at 162 hp (121 kW) or 180 hp (134 kW) (optional)

    Transmissions

    • 3-speed Synchromesh manual
    • 3-speed Synchromesh manual with overdrive unit
    • 2-speed Powerglide automatic.

    1956

    Engines

    • 235 in3 "Blue Flame" I6 rated at 140 hp (104 kW).
    • 265 in3 "Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 rated at 170 hp (127 kW).
    • 265 in3 "Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 with quad barrel carburetor rated at 210 hp (157 kW)
    • 265 in3 "Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 with dual-quad barrel carburetors rated at 225 hp (168 kW)

    Transmissions

    • 3-speed Synchromesh manual
    • 3-speed Synchromesh manual with overdrive unit
    • 2-speed Powerglide automatic

    1957

    Engines

    • 235 in3 "Blue Flame" I6 rated at 140 hp (104 kW).
    • 265 in3 "Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 rated at 162 hp (121 kW).
    • 283 in3 "Super Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 rated at 185 hp (138 kW).
    • 283 in3 "Super Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 with 4-barrel carburetor rated at 220 hp (164 kW)
    • 283 in3 "Super Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 with dual 4-barrel carburetors rated at 270 hp (201 kW)
    • 283 in3 "Super Turbo-Fire" OHV V8 with Rochester Ram-Jet fuel injection rated at 283 hp (211 kW)

    Transmissions

    • 3-speed Synchromesh manual
    • 3-speed Synchromesh manual with overdrive unit
    • 2-speed Powerglide automatic
    • Turboglide variable speed automatic