Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is proud and excited to offer this absolutely
stunning 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible! The 57 Bel Air
convertible is one of the most iconic American-made automobiles of
all time and it has come to be a symbol of 1950's Americana. This
tri-five comes to us today wearing a beautifully resprayed coat of
its original color of Matador Red paired with a crisp white
convertible top - a stellar color combination! The exterior fit and
finish of this Bel Air is fantastic - laser straight sides,
excellent paint quality, even body panel gaps, and spectacular
gleaming chrome. The front-end styling is breathtaking, with hood
rockets, bumper bullets, gold egg crate grille, colorful Chevrolet
crest, and bright chrome. The chrome carries on to the sides of the
car with the "57-only" style body side molding that runs the length
of the car. Bright window trim, door handles, dual side mirrors,
rocker molding, and fender accents all add to the cool look. The
rear of the Bel Air features its famous chrome topped fins ornate
tail light and rear bumper assembly. Adding to the rear end's
appeal is a continental kit with extra chrome and a matching spare
tire. The power-operated bright white convertible top is in
excellent condition with a clear rear window and a red boot cover
for when it's down. This whole beautiful package is perfectly
complemented by red steel wheels with spinner-style hubcaps and BF
Goodrich Silvertown white wall tires. The rear wheels are partially
obscured by well-fitting fender skirts.
Lift the hood and find a very tidy black engine bay that's home to
what we believe to be the original 283ci V-8. According to the
car's owner for the last 37 years, 25 years ago he had dual
4-barrel carburetors with the rare and super-cool bat-wing air
cleaner installed. At that time he says that the correct heads and
pulleys for the "dual 4's" setup were also installed. This is a
rare and unexpected upgrade on an already over-the-top car! Other
highlights under the hood include orange "Chevrolet" valve covers,
power brakes (drums), and a correct Delco battery topper. The V-8
was originally mated to a 2-speed Powerglide transmission but is
now paired to a TH350 3-speed automatic that puts the power down
via a 10-bolt rear end.
Luxurious good looks continue when you open up the driver's door to
a red interior with silver accents. The ornately designed door
panels are a perfect match with the bi-color front and rear bench
seats - both in very good condition. The new-looking red hookloop
carpet and working courtesy lights welcome you into the spacious
and comfortable interior. Ahead of the driver is a large red OEM
steering wheel with a chrome horn ring. The red-painted steel dash
is home to a speedometer, temperature, and fuel gauges, warning
lights, and turn signal indicators. A silver accent band travels
across the dash from side to side, continuing the bi-color theme.
Also in the dash are wiper controls, heating and vent controls, and
an AM Wonderbar radio (inop.). Other amenities include a glovebox
with a working light, an analog clock (inop.), and a chrome tissue
dispenser mounted under the dash. Once the top goes down and you
can see the interior and exterior at the same time, the whole look
of the car climbs to an even higher level of old-school cool! Back
in the trunk, you'll find a rubber trunk mat, a jack, a shop
manual, a car cover, and a set of black rubber Chevy floormats.
This is your opportunity to own a true icon of American automotive
history that has a timeless appeal! It's not every day that such a
well-preserved Bel Air convertible comes available, especially one
in this eye-catching color combo with dual fours and a bat-wing air
cleaner under the hood! Give us a call today before someone else
snatches up this incredible Chevy!
ENGINE
283ci V-8
Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors
Black Bat-Wing Air Cleaner
Orange "Chevrolet" Valve Covers
Correct Delco Battery Topper
TRANSMISSION
TH350 3-Speed Automatic
10-Bolt Rear End
BRAKES
Power Drum Brakes
EXTERIOR
High-Quality Matador Red Paint
Laser-Straight Sides
Even Body Panel Fitment
Stunning Chrome Grille, Bumpers, Trim, and Ornamentation
Crisp White Power-Operated Convertible Top
Fender Skirts
Continental Kit
Hidden Gas Fill
T3 Headlights
Red Steel Wheels with Spinner-Style Hubcaps
BF Goodrich Silvertown White Wall Tires
INTERIOR
Red and Silver Vinyl Bench Seats
Stylish OEM Style Bi-Color Door Panels
Red HookLoop Carpet
Red OEM Steering Wheel with Chrome Horn Ring
Working Wipers
Column Shift
AM Wonderbar Radio (inop.)
Analog Clock (inop.)
Lighted Glovebox
Chrome Under-Dash Tissue Dispenser
Spare Tire, Jack, Car Cover, Shop Manual, and Chevy Floormats
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our
friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with
questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an
interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in
business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we
insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and
representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no
warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be
responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,
or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No
allowances or set aside will be made on account of any
incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or
representations are for identification purposes only and are not to
be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have
satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that
judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any
repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.
