Vehicle Description
Frame-off restored, true Matador Red 1957 Bel Air with new matching
red and black patterned interior. Rare and desirable 283 engine
with "EB" suffix code, Dual Quad carburetors with Batwing air
cleaner, power steering, 3 speed manual transmission. Rolling on
steel wheels and correct Bel Air wheel covers and wide whites. This
incredible Bel Air has had an extensive restoration to replicate
its original 1957 splendor. The interior looks amazing and appears
as it did when it rolled off the factory floor, with newer door
panels and carpet. Very nice freshly painted dash and
instrumentation, like new steering wheel and dash bezel. New chrome
bumpers front and back, new grill and stainless side trim and
emblem. New or very good glass all the way around. The
undercarriage is just as nice with red floors that are structurally
outstanding, freshly painted black frame rails, axels and
suspension, new exhaust, gas tank and brakes. Under the hood is
stunning with the extremely rare EB coded 283 ci with freshly
rebuilt dual quad carburetors, power steering and Chevrolet
scripted valve covers. This nostalgic icon car is rolling on
freshly painted steel wheels, new chrome Bel Air wheel covers and
new wide white tires.
EXTERIOR
: Matador Red paint Frame off restoration Newer chrome bumpers
Newer grill, side trim and emblems Newer glass Steel wheels Wide
white tires
INTERIOR
: Red and black patterned interior Newer door panels Newer
carpet
MECHANICS
: 283 "EB" suffix code, 270 hp engine 3 speed manual transmission
Dual quad carbs Batwing air cleaner Power steering
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Frame-off and show quality
Incredible floors painted red
Many new parts
Very nice frame, inner rockers and car supports
Wikipedia Information"The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-siz car
produced by Chevrolet for the 19501981 model years. Initially only
the two door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated
with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952, as distinct from the
Styleline and Fleetline models for the remainder of the range. With
the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was changed from a designation
for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a
number of body styles. The Bel Air continued with various other
trim level designations until US production ceased in 1975.
Production continued in Canada, for its home market only, through
the 1981 model year.""In 1957 engine displacement grew to 283 cu in
(4.6 L) with the "Super Turbo Fire V8" option (shared with the
Corvette), producing 283
hp (287
PS; 211
kW) @ 6200 rpm and 290
lb #8901;ft (393
N #8901;m) @ 4400 rpm of torque with the help of Rochester Ramjet
continuous mechanical fuel injection (closed-loop). These so-called
"fuelie" cars are quite rare, since most Bel Airs were fitted with
carburetion. The 1957 Bel Air is among the most recognizable
American cars of all time; well-maintained examples, especially
Sport Coupes and Convertibles are highly sought after by collectors
and enthusiasts. They are roomy, with tastefully restrained, period
use tail fins and chrome. A second automatic transmission,
Turboglide was optional. While the original two-speed Powerglide
continued unchanged, Turboglide provided a continuously variable
gear-ratio which made "shifting" imperceptible. The shift quadrant
on Turboglide cars followed a "P R N D Gr" pattern."American Dream
Machines
At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quailty
classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything
from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs,
Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics
and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is
diverse and continuously changing and always growing!
Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American
classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL
CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with
Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall
condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting
in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we
are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines
Iowa.
American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot
Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic
car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic
hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our
technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that
they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a
call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any
location worldwide!
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photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best
possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this
because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the
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