- 1957 MY Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Restoration
- Current owner reports previous frame-off restoration
- Current owner reports previous repaint
- Original interior
- Original alternator
- White convertible top
Chevy's Bel Air is a respected example of a full-size classic from the Fifties and Sixties. Embodying the true spirit of large American cars, the Bel Air initially debuted as a two-door, but the range soon grew to include four-door sedans, as well as two-door drop-tops, hardtops, and even station wagons. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is from the second generation of the nameplate and is said to have undergone a previous frame-off restoration. While some classic car aficionados like to get their hands involved in the meat of a restoration, why go to all that hassle when you've got a completed example like this car to buy?
Exterior and Interior
Turquoise is an exquisite color to dress a car, such as this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in, and it's even better when paired with a white convertible top. Once you've picked your jaw back off the ground, it's time to admire some of the more intrinsic details, such as the ample chrome trimmings, sky-high rear fins, and whitewall tires, which are partially faired-in at the rear for a cleaner side profile. The requisite Chevrolet and Bel Air badges are not only present but gleaming lustrously for all to read and understand the pedigree of this classic. We are told that this car has been repainted as part of its restoration. A peek at the undercarriage reveals that it's received plenty of attention as well, looking nearly like it would have when this car rolled off the factory lines back in 1957. Inside, there's a spacious and comfortable interior decked out in turquoise and white, with front and rear bench seats sporting turquoise lap belts as well. Everything has been painstakingly restored, including the switchgear, instrument cluster, heater controls, push-button radio and the beautiful Art Deco dash. Opening the trunk lid reveals a similarly pristine space for your luggage, with a clean rubber mat and spare tire nestled in the passenger side.
Engine
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is powered by a stout 283ci (4.6L) small block V8 that could develop 283hp and 290lb-ft. These respectable outputs are sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The current owner reports that the car maintains its original generator.
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