Lots of misinformation surrounds GM’s golden Tri-Five, but we have the real story of these cars and the stunning tribute being sold at the Mecum Indy event!
This is the story of a historic golden 1955 Chevy that was lost then found. Well, sort of. Like all things in life, this story is more complicated than a catchy headline. The stunning, gold-painted-and-platedyou see here was built through the monumental efforts of a few Tri-Five experts: Joe Whitaker, co-owner of Real Deal Steel in Sanford, Florida; Snodgrass Chevy Restoration in Melbourne, Florida; and Kentucky-based Steve Blades, aenthusiast, owner, restorer, and dedicated historian.
We know this through a strange twist of fate and thanks to Real Deal Steel’s Joe Whitaker. As Joe explained, “Years ago, someone mentioned that he had the gold wiper arms and blades from the 50 millionth car. I asked him if he wanted to sell them, but the price was ridiculous. He brought them over to our shop, and they were indeed the real things. I took pictures and posted them on my Facebook page.
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