[1] It took its name by shortening the production series number (1500) by one digit in order to capitalize on the numerical auto name trend of the 1950s.

It was most popular with police, state governments, small businesses, economy-minded consumers and hot rodders.

It had limited options, stark trim, solid colors, plain heavy-duty upholstery and rubberized flooring.

[2] Small things like ashtrays, cigarette lighters and even mirrors were extra cost options.

Compared to the mid-level Two-Ten or premium Bel Air models, the One-Fifty was stark and bland.

Body style choices were also limited to sedans, Handyman wagons (four-door in 1953–1954, two-door in 1955–1957) and (until 1955) the club coupe.

The 1955 model year marked the introduction of a new chassis, all new streamlined single bow bodywork, and the debut of Chevrolet's Small Block V8.