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
Chevy’s swish Bel Air model made quite a splash in the Fifties and Sixties. Representing Chevy’s full-size offering, it was ambitiously named after a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles. Chevy offered Bel Air buyers multiple body styles, including sedans, hardtops, coupes, convertibles and station wagons. There was basically a Bel Air for nearly everyone who could afford it. Today, we have a lovely second-generation 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan Restomod for sale from Magnolia, Texas. This 2,000-mile machine comes fresh off some intensive refreshment work, including an upgraded 427ci Turbo-Jet V8, a 5-speed manual gearbox, a reupholstered interior and so much more. If you’d like to take custody of this car, we’re glad to help.
Chevy’s Bel Air is a well-known name in classic car circles and was named after the opulent Los Angeles neighborhood of the same name. Made between 1950 and 1981, the Bel Air was a full-size offering and came in many body styles, including sedans, coupes, convertibles, hardtops and station wagons. Chevy also offered a variety of powertrains, from thrifty Thriftmaster Sixes to massive Big-Block V8s. Today’s 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod is rather different, as it’s been extensively massaged and enhanced to bring it to the form that you see here. It’s up for sale in Miami having been endowed with a direct-injection supercharged LT4 V8, Wilwood brakes, a custom two-tone leather interior and so much more to enjoy. The build comes with just 5,807 miles on the clock too.
Art takes many shapes and forms; it is really a topic open to interpretation. Present today is something everyone perceives as art, taking shape in this lovely 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan. With a reported 9,358 miles on its clock, this '50s beauty is fast becoming a rare sight and is smooth cruising for the whole family.
One of Chevy’s immediate post-war stalwarts, the Fleetline was a car that was aimed at getting Americans up and about in a post-war world of promise. It was offered in various forms including as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. With its classic Forties lines, it’s a desirable classic today, but becoming increasingly hard to maintain in period form. That’s why it’s also an ideal restomod platform, as showcased by this California-based 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe Restomod. With its 350ci V8, air conditioning and automatic gearbox, this fine Fleetline could be yours if you wish.
Chevy’s answer to Ford’s pony car challenge, the Camaro came in 1967 and brought a sister along for the ride, in the shape of the Pontiac Firebird. This was a smart move by General Motors as it allowed them to sell two suitably varied models in the same segment but with much of the same underpinnings, engines and other components. The Firebird was axed in 2002 but the Camaro continued to be made until 2024. That makes it the second longest-running pony car in history. Today, we’ve got a nice first-generation 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS for sale in St. Cloud, Florida. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 is a show-stopping example of American muscle restored to concours-level detail. Verified by its X66 code and built at the Norwood, Ohio plant, this real-deal Super Sport coupe combines factory originality with subtle performance enhancements that elevate both its drivability and collectability. With its matching-numbers big-block, correct Turbo 400 transmission, and period-authentic Holley 4346 carburetor, this Camaro is the perfect blend of raw 1960s muscle and expert craftsmanship.
Presenting a classic 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, a true iconic sports car that stands the test of time. With a striking red exterior and a complementary red interior, this vehicle is designed to turn heads. It boasts a distinctive design that reflects the era of American automotive excellence and craftsmanship. Featuring a mileage of under 100,000 miles, this Corvette continues to embody the spirit of freedom and performance that enthusiasts cherish. Perfect for collectors and driving aficionados alike, this Corvette is a testament to Chevrolet's commitment to producing extraordinary vehicles.
Now here’s a legend of the muscle car scene, the fearsome Oldsmobile 442. Made between 1964 and 1980 as a proper performance machine, it was well-known for decimating nearly all comers at the drag strip. The 442 was potent out of the box, but it could also be tuned with near unlimited scope. Today, those who seek a 442 do so not only for its performative capabilities but its style as well. That’s why we are proud to offer this Torrance-based second-generation 1969 Oldsmobile 442 for sale. With under 107,000 miles, it’s definitely been enjoyed but has so much more to give. Of course when you’ve got a 400ci V8 under the hood and a stick shift to control it with, you don’t want to end journeys too quickly…
One of Chevy’s immediate post-war stalwarts, the Fleetline was a car that was aimed at getting Americans up and about in a post-war world of promise. It was offered in various forms including as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. With its classic Forties lines, it’s a desirable classic today, but becoming increasingly hard to maintain in period form. That’s why it’s also an ideal restomod platform, as showcased by this California-based 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe Restomod. With its 350ci V8, air conditioning and automatic gearbox, this fine Fleetline could be yours if you wish.
Chevy’s answer to Ford’s pony car challenge, the Camaro came in 1967 and brought a sister along for the ride, in the shape of the Pontiac Firebird. This was a smart move by General Motors as it allowed them to sell two suitably varied models in the same segment but with much of the same underpinnings, engines and other components. The Firebird was axed in 2002 but the Camaro continued to be made until 2024. That makes it the second longest-running pony car in history. Today, we’ve got a nice first-generation 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS for sale in St. Cloud, Florida. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 is a show-stopping example of American muscle restored to concours-level detail. Verified by its X66 code and built at the Norwood, Ohio plant, this real-deal Super Sport coupe combines factory originality with subtle performance enhancements that elevate both its drivability and collectability. With its matching-numbers big-block, correct Turbo 400 transmission, and period-authentic Holley 4346 carburetor, this Camaro is the perfect blend of raw 1960s muscle and expert craftsmanship.
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