Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet Belair Hardtop Sport Coupe for Sale. True VC Code
Belair. Correct FC suffix code 283 Power Pack V8 engine, 378139
intake, Carter 4 barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, period correct
detailed engine bay, 2 speed automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, Matador Red exterior (factory paint code
802 Matador Red car), 15" chrome wire wheels with radial tires,
dual chrome sport mirrors, two-tone bench seat interior, working AM
tube radio, day night mirror, painted trunk compartment with mats.
The 1957 Bel Air is among the most recognized American Classics of
all time! Well-maintained examples such as this Sport Coupe are
highly desirable and a rare find in this condition! Automotive
History: The 57' Chevy is the last of the Tri-Five Chevrolets and
introduced several changes, including the large tailfins, "twin
rocket" hood design, even more, chrome, tri-color paint and a
choice from no less than seven different V8 engines. While in 1957,
Ford outsold Chevrolet for the first time in a great while, years
later the used 1957 Chevrolets would sell for hundreds more than
their Ford counterparts. As the horsepower race continued,
Chevrolet introduced a new version of their small block, with 283
cubic inches of displacement and 245 horsepower. They also
introduced a limited number of Rochester fuel injected 283 engines
that produced 283 horsepower, the first production engine to
achieve 1 horsepower per cubic inch. For all intent and purposes,
this made the 1957 Bel Air a "hot rod", right off the production
line. The base 265cid engine saw an increase from 170 to 185
horsepower as well. While not as popular as the previous year's
offering, Chevrolet still managed to sell 1.5 million cars in 1957.
Even now, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the most
sought-after collector cars ever produced.
