The ’57 Chevy Bel Air is a car that requires no introduction. A timeless icon, it has aged flawlessly and has become one of the most sought-after Chevys of all time. If someone mentioned that they had a 50s Chevy convertible, this is almost certainly the first car that would appear in most people's minds. The 1957 General Motors products are heralded as arguably some of the most elegant cars of the 50s, being in the sweet spot where designers had started to come up with more flamboyant designs but just before the “bigger is better” policy was fully implemented. Three-quarters of a century later, this design still manages to be just as popular as it was on the day it was launched. What we have here is a restomod that largely preserves the appearance of the car that it’s much famed for, while also giving it many modern conveniences. It has undergone a frame-off restoration and has reportedly scored 994 out of 1000 points at the Classic Chevy Show.
Bright reds, glossy greens and pastel shades of pink are always commonly associated with the '50s. This classic red exterior suits the car perfectly and is reportedly from the Porsche color palette. It also complements the custom Saddle leather interior (which also includes a Saddle-tinged steering wheel around a tilting column). Among the upgrades done to the interior are a modern air conditioning system, a modern audio system (with a glovebox-mounted custom Autosound head unit that bumps integrated Pioneer speakers, and a hidden custom Autosound CD changer), power windows and a Saddle convertible top (matching the upholstery color). It wasn’t just the steering wheel that was changed, with the system itself being upgraded to a Concept One power steering system. This car has also reportedly been fitted with modern Raingear wipers and remote keyless entry. The visual upgrades aren’t just limited to the interior. For example, the louvers and the Bel Air logos are gold, and those shiny alloys are 17-inch Foose Nitrous wheels. These upgrades continue under the hood as well, with a chromed alternator, serpentine system, and AC compressor.
Back in 1957, this car was available with a choice of a straight 6 and a 283ci small block V8 (shared with the Corvette of the era), combined with either a 3-speed manual, a 2 speed Powerglide or 3 speed Turboglide automatic. This particular car, however, has been extensively worked on. It’s fitted with a 5.7L LS1 whose power is transferred to the wheels through a 4L60E 4 speed automatic transmission, and whose voice is heard through Flowmaster mufflers with Borla exhaust tips. Mind you, this isn’t just any LS1 either; it has an aluminum block, cylinder heads and flat top pistons, ceramic-coated shorty headers, Coil-Near-Plug Ignition and GM Electronic Fuel Injection. Underneath, this car has also been fitted with Monrow Sensa-Trac shocks at all 4 corners and tubular control arms up front to help it get around corners better. And if you’re worried about how the original brake system would handle this added power, rest assured, it has been upgraded to four-wheel Wilwood disk brakes.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Restomod
New LS1 5.7L V8 Engine
New 4L60E 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
RWD
Red Exterior
Saddle Interior
Concept One Power Steering
Wilwood 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Modern Air Conditioning
Custom Saddle Teather Interior with Power Windows
Modern Audio System
Seamless Body with Porsche Red Paint
Saddle Convertible Top
17inch Foose Nitrous Wheels
Gold Bel Air Logos
Gold Louvres
Modern Raingear Wipers
Borla Exhaust Tips
Aluminum Block
Aluminum Heads
Aluminum Flat Top Pistons
Coil-Near-Plug Ignition
Chromed Serpentine System
Chrome Alternator
Chrome AC Compressor
GM Electronic Fuel Injection System
Ceramic-Coated Shorty Headers
Tubular Control Arms Up Front
Monroe Sensa-Trac Shocks At All Four Corners
Remote Keyless Entry
Glovebox-Mount Custom Autosound Head Unit That Bumps Integrated Pioneer Speakers
Power-Operated Windows
Saddle-Tinged Steering Wheel Around a Tilting Column
Hidden Custom Autosound CD Changer
Flowmaster Mufflers
Frame Off Restoration
* Scored 994 out of 1,000 points at the Classic Chevy Show
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe blends iconic tri-five styling with serious performance upgrades. Finished in classic Turquoise and White, it retains the unmistakable chrome grille, hood ornament, and sweeping side trim that define the Bel Air nameplate. Sitting on polished 5-spoke alloy wheels with a lowered stance, the car presents a clean pro-touring look while maintaining its vintage identity. With just around 8,000 miles reported on the build, it offers classic presence with modern drivability.
A custom classic done right is a machine that brings an unparalleled experience on all fronts, don't take our word; this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe Restomod we have today puts that statement into motion. Hailing from Rosamond, California, this custom build is clean on every front, and its Original Spare Tire, Wheel, and tool come included in the sale.
With a name lifted from the swish neighborhood of Bel Air, Los Angeles, the Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size Chevy that ran from 1950 to 1975 in the United States, across seven generations. Today, a Bel Air is a nice way to get into American classic car ownership. They are relatively easy to maintain and source parts for, come with V8s and automatic transmissions in later iterations, and represent the typical Fifties American automobile that dotted our roads back then. Up for sale today is this fine 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe from Oak Grove, Missouri. The car has just 3,501 miles and comes with some features of note such as a 350ci V8 and aftermarket wheels. As we delve deeper into this car’s essence, we find more resto-mod features, making it something that will be easily driven on a regular basis.
This 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne C20 Super Pickup isn’t your typical third-gen C/K Series classic pickup truck. It may have the stock 454ci V8 under the hood, which was the largest gas engine available for this era, but there’s a host of mods to make it a beast. These include aftermarket lifters, rockers, pushrod, exhaust, and more. With a nice coat of black paint and some aftermarket wheels, this truck even includes a banging stereo system for those tailgate parties, on the trails, or in town. It’s currently up for grabs in Castle Rock, Washington, with under 35,000 miles to its name. Don’t delay if you’re interested; many others will be too.
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, in all its orange glory, comes from an era of resilience. The C3 or third-gen ‘Vette is the longest-running of them all, with a fourteen-year production run between 1968 and 1982. Cars like this one are historically significant because they weathered the most dreaded time in American auto history; the Malaise Era. Even during those times, the Corvette was still the fastest American car available. Now, you can see why, when you take a closer look at this 24,000-mile machine from Island Lake, Illinois. It’s a survivor, a stunning looker, and above all, never compromised on engines by always having a V8 beneath the hood. So why not buy this beautiful boulevard cruiser and stick it to today’s soulless EVs?
Eight generations of Corvette are available right now, and we at Exotic Car Trader have shifted examples from all eight of them. Today’s 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2LT Convertible comes from the sixth generation, called the C6. It’s a fine, V8-powered drop-top from Cabot, Arkansas and comes with just 8,795 miles on the clock. Plus, it’s got the owners manual included with the sale, as well as both keys. Oh, and did we say it’s rear wheel drive and packing a stick shift? Yup, this might as well be driving nirvana, wrapped up in a white package and containing red leather on the inside.
One of the shortest-lived nameplates in Buick history has got to be the Invicta. In fact, this full-size offering packed in two generations within just five years. The first generation ran for 1959 and 1960, while the second was made from 1961 to 1963. Given the car’s short production run, it’s no surprise that the market isn’t awash with examples. Thankfully, we have this 53,667-mile 1959 Buick Invicta for sale today. With its 401ci V8 and automatic gearbox, this Miami-based classic is the perfect choice for someone seeking an unconventional automobile to cherish, and of course, drive.
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, in all its orange glory, comes from an era of resilience. The C3 or third-gen ‘Vette is the longest-running of them all, with a fourteen-year production run between 1968 and 1982. Cars like this one are historically significant because they weathered the most dreaded time in American auto history; the Malaise Era. Even during those times, the Corvette was still the fastest American car available. Now, you can see why, when you take a closer look at this 24,000-mile machine from Island Lake, Illinois. It’s a survivor, a stunning looker, and above all, never compromised on engines by always having a V8 beneath the hood. So why not buy this beautiful boulevard cruiser and stick it to today’s soulless EVs?
Cadillac may be best known for their massively opulent land yachts that really pushed the boundaries of full-size cars, but did you know that they had smaller options? In fact, they still do. Between 1976 and 2004, their midsize luxury car was the Seville. Named after a Spanish province renowned for art and architecture, today’s 1985 Cadillac Seville comes from the second generation of the nameplate. It’s got only 13,272 miles on its 4.1-liter throttle body injected V8, and features a four-speed automatic transmission. Interestingly, the car is front-wheel drive, as was typical back in the day. If you’d like to acquire this rather interesting piece of Eighties Americana, it’s currently up for grabs in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
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