Vehicle Description
Did you ever expect to get a '57 Chevy hardtop this nice for so
little cash? The secret here is that it's a 4-door, but with the
way Chevy engineers cleverly hid the rear doors and used the same
sleek pillarless hardtop design, it takes a second glance to spot
it. This car also includes a comfortable interior, handsome Sierra
Gold paint, and a smart-running small block to make it an
incredible value.
The handsome Adobe Beige over that coppery Sierra Gold paint makes
this vintage Chevy look grown up and elegant, and you quickly
forget that there are four doors cut into the body. Fit and finish
are quite good and obviously someone didn't care about spending a
lot of money on a sedan and instead focused on getting it right.
All four doors line up nicely, which is critical on a car like this
with so much trim, and the sheetmetal underneath is in very good
condition. The paint was done in 1993, but it still looks good
enough that every time this car stops people want to ask about the
color because it's so unique. All the distinctive Bel Air trim was
fully restored at that time, including the quarter panel trim that
blends into the door to visually lengthen the quarter panels.
Decent chrome on the bumpers, proper badges and emblems, and those
awesome hood ornaments make it sparkle.
The handsome bronze interior was entirely new in 1993 and while not
totally stock, it does have a '50s look to it. The front and rear
seats feature trim-looking pleats, the door panels have correct Bel
Air fabric and stainless trim, and matching copper carpets give it
a finished look, although they're showing some age now. All the
factory instruments are in good condition with clear markings and
the top of the dash was wrapped in matching vinyl to tie it
together neatly. The original AM radio is still in the dash,
although if you're going to drive this car, perhaps an upgrade
would be in order. Finish quality throughout is quite good and
almost no signs of use, and it's easy to see yourself with some
friends or your family heading out in this good-looking car. Even
the trunk is road-trip-ready with a correct rubber mat and a
full-sized spare tire.
Even the engine bay is dressed up in that beautify candyapple red
pain, which covers the engine itself and gives it a somewhat custom
look. The 283 cubic inch V8 wears chrome valve covers, a factory
air cleaner painted silver, and a 4-barrel carburetor, and some
bright Chevy Orange paint. A brand new aluminum radiator, water
pump, heater core, and a fresh tune-up mean it runs beautifully and
doesn't have any issues out on the open road. There's a 2-speed
PowerGlide automatic transmission behind it and the factory-issued
rear end with highway gears inside, so this is a fantastic cruiser.
A dual exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers and tips poking
out from under the rear bumper gives it a great V8 sound and the
chassis hasn't been detailed for show but obviously didn't come
from the rust belt, either. The brakes have been recently serviced
and we have to admit we kind of like the blackwalls on the original
wheels and hubcaps, but some whitewalls would really make this car
sparkle.
Coming from long-term ownership, this is a fun, affordable '57
Chevy that can be enjoyed as-is or taken up a notch as time and
funds permit. If you like the looks of a '57 hardtop, this is as
affordable as they come. Call today!
