Colorized Mario's Tribute to Tri Five Chevys 1955 - 1957

Mario on Dec 3, 2020 said:

The Hot Ones or The Great Ones Tri Five Chevy's! The years 1955, 1956 and 1957. New OHV V8, 12 volt system, Nomads, Lots of power options. The American Icons of the Fifties.

57timemachine on Dec 3, 2020 said:

Mario, now you have really done it. These three icons have always meant the world to me. I had a 56 Bel Air sedan (1977-1978), 55 210 Del Ray club coupe (1978-1981), 56 210 sedan (1981-1984) and a 57 Bel Air sport sedan hardtop (1984-2007). I know more about these cars than I know anything else in life. My dad also had a 56 150 sedan (1956-1959). These three years have been hot since the very first day they were sold. Once an icon, always an icon. My next tri five will have to be a 57 Nomad wagon, no doubt about it.

Mario on Dec 3, 2020 said:

Wow George you really had quite a few Tri Fives! They have always been Hot and are even Hotter now! I would like to own one of each year, if I'm going to wish might as well wish big! Cheers, Mario

57timemachine on Dec 3, 2020 said:

Dreaming big would be owning all three Nomads. 55 56 and 57.

Mario on Dec 4, 2020 said:

Imagine owning all 3 Tri Five Nomads, what a treat.

57timemachine on Dec 3, 2020 said:

Mario, that is a real cool photo of you washing your aunt's 56 Chevy. Your aunt had good taste in classy cars.

Mario on Dec 4, 2020 said:

Yes my Aunt Gladys will be 98 years young on Christmas Eve and she is also my Godmother! She lives in her own home and is quite mobile. She doesn't drive anymore but she had many cool cars.

azmusclecar on Dec 4, 2020 said:

Well here I am clapping my hands and stomping my feet for yet another well down page. I used to wash my grandmother's 57 hoping someday I'd get to drive it. I'd sit in the car practicing for that day of course with my dream girl beside me. That dream girl's name changed every few weeks. I can't recall the girls but I recall the cars. Maybe my wife is right. I do have a problem. If I could only recall her name it would help my case, maybe.

Well done Mario for providing something to look at other than our society dying a slow painful death.

Mario on Dec 5, 2020 said:

The Tri Fives are an Icon in our classic car world and glad you like the page. It's a good distraction to our tumultuous world today. I'll keep on coming up with more pages to ease our pain.

57timemachine on Dec 13, 2020 said:

Mario, you sir are obviously a man that has some care and decency. It shows in your posts. Thank you for all your contributions here, it is very much appreciated. Cheers.

Mario on Jan 29, 2021 said:

Thank you George. Just saw your post, very kind words from obviously a good person as you are. Cheers, Mario

Mario on Jul 3, 2021 said:

Added some pictures of George's beautiful 57 Chevy. George is a longtime member of American Torque and a frequent contributor.

I thought it was befitting to add his pristine 57 Chevy to this Tri Five Chevy Tribute. Cheers, Mario

57timemachine on Jul 3, 2021 said:

Mario, the signed blank check is in the mail. Thank you for thinking that my 57 Chev ranks good enough for your posting here. Very much appreciated sir. Cheers.

Mario on Jul 4, 2021 said:

George I'll be sending back that check because your 57 Chevy is one of the best I've ever seen and the blue color is superb!

Take care friend and Cheers! Mario

Mario on May 5, 2023 said:

My aunts 56 Chevy Bel Air was Adobe Beige / Sierra Gold 2 dr HT with a 265 V8 and 2 speed powerglide automatic. She had it for 10 years and I used to spend a week or two visiting her at her house in the summer. I kept that car sparkling clean! Later I used the car for my road test when I turned 17 and passed.

My Uncle Al bought the 56 Bel Air new and since he had a 51 Ford he drove to work everyday he gave my aunt the car. They were one of the first 2 car owners back in 1956.

My aunt was a stay at home Mom and worked part time at the A&P super market so she needed a car living here on Long Island. Those days were great and lots of good memories!

By the way my Aunt Gladys turned 100 years young in Dec 2022 and she is still bright and witty! Cheers.

Mario on Mar 31, 2024 said:

I colorizes B/W pictures