The 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets have earned a permanent place in the hearts of car enthusiasts. Known collectively as the "Tri-Fives," these cars combine iconic styling with the legendary small-block V8 engine that changed the performance landscape forever. Whether dressed up as a flashy two-toned Bel Air or stripped down as a bare-bones 150 series, the Tri-Fives represent a golden era for Chevrolet.
General Motors had been experimenting with the hardtop convertible concept since 1949, offering sedans without B-pillars that provided convertible airiness when the windows were down and the security of a fixed steel roof at all times. By the mid-1950s, this once top-of-the-line innovation had become a popular feature across GM's lineup. The Tri-Five Chevrolets brought that spirit to a broader audience than ever before, offering hardtop body styles at prices working families could actually afford.
Not every buyer in the mid-1950s was swayed by fender skirts, bumper guards, and flashy factory accessories. Some just wanted to go fast for as little money as possible and were willing to skip the creature comforts in pursuit of speed. The recipe was simple: drop the hottest engine into the lightest, cheapest body available and skip the frills. The 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty is a textbook example of this approach, a budget bomb that could embarrass far more expensive machinery at the drag strip.
The 1958 Chevrolet arrived with a completely new look, longer, lower, and wider in the fashion of the day. Chevrolet General Manager Edward Cole was confident that public acceptance would be strong, and he was right about the product if not the economy. A recession dampened overall car sales through 1958, but Chevrolet lost less ground than nearly every other make. The division added more than 4.5 percentage points to its market share and reclaimed first place in the industry after a rare runner-up finish to Ford in 1957.
Today, the Tri-Five Chevrolets remain among the most collected and modified cars in the hobby. From concours restorations to street rods pushing serious horsepower, these cars need cooling systems that can keep up. Griffin Thermal Products builds exact-fit aluminum radiators for 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets, delivering the cooling performance these beloved cars deserve.
Available Radiators
30 products available for The Tri-Fives
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.38" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 26.18" x 26.18" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 850 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.38" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 26.18" x 26.18" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 850 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 23.04" x 18.75" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 600 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 23.25" x 22.9" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 23.04" x 13.75" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 600 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.5" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.5" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.5" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.76" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.38" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 26.18" x 26.18" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 850 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 23.04" x 18.75" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 600 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 23.25" x 22.9" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.22" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 22.0" x 22.38" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
ExactFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 26.18" x 26.18" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 850 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 23.04" x 13.75" downflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 600 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.5" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.5" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.5" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.
PerformanceFit ComboUnit Griffin aluminum radiator with a 30.0" x 19.76" crossflow design and 2-row MegaCool core, built for efficient cooling in applications under 700 HP.