1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop

The Fifties were truly a wondrous time. Elvis was blasting on every jukebox and the automotive world was in full swing. The war was over, and each manufacturer was scrambling to capitalize by offering their consumers the best. Chevrolet’s answer to this was the Bel Air. Available as a full sized car it captured everything that was magical in the Fifties and is now hot property in the world of vintage collectibles. The second generation Chevrolet Bel Air is arguably the one that set the tone for the Bel Air and what was to come. It was referred to as the “hot one” in GM’s advertising back in the day. Own your very own “hot one” with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop we have today. Located in Maryland and with a reported 57,000 miles on the clock this mint example can be yours to own and relive the Fifties in the best way possible.

Exterior and Interior

The Fifties were special when it came to automotive design. Long swooping lines and the usage of chrome on bodywork makes for some breathtaking cars. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop with its white exterior showcases the sheer size of the car as well as highlighting the recently installed chrome really well. The car is in really great condition and also reported to be a straight body as well with the factory full tinted glass in place. To match its 50’s design features and the white exterior of this car the vehicle sits on a set of hubcaps and wide whitewall tires. Matching a white exterior is not a tough task but nothing does it better than a red interior. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop sports a red interior which not only makes the car stand out but also match the nickel in the interior as well. The interior is all original with original radio and clock in great condition as well. The original red Chevrolet steering wheel is also in place completing the interior look of this car.

Engine

The Chevrolet Bel Air was not one for performance, rather it was meant to provide a smooth and refined drive. With 4 engine trims available to pick from the 1957 model year saw the introduction of the biggest engine yet which this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop has, namely the 4.6L (283ci) V8. The engine is equipped with a 4 barrel carburetor instead of the basic 2 barrel carb which gives it more pep. Power is sent to the rear wheels of the car through a Powerglide automatic transmission. The car is reported to have factory power steering which makes it easier to handle and power brakes ensuring it stops on time. Both the power steering and brakes have reportedly been serviced recently. If you look at the rear of the car and amongst the shiny chrome bumper, you would also notice the dual exhausts, allowing for better exhaling and tuneful sounds.