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1955 Chevy Bel Air Post

There are a lot of ways to end up with the hot rod of your dreams. And, over the course of time, most of us will try many, if not all, of these routes. Doug and Mistie Scott of Texas have always enjoyed Tri-Fives, especially the 1955 Chevy Bel Air post model. Having always wanted one and having one, as we all know, are two completely different subjects that come about in two totally different ways. For the Scotts they were able to get what they wanted in nearly one fell swoop.

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