Vehicle Description
If you've been watching '57 Chevy prices for the past few years,
you know they're only going one direction: up. If you've decided
that now is the time to pick up that perfect Bel Air that you've
always wanted, allow us to recommend this gorgeous Matador Red
hardtop. Nice restored with a bunch of thoughtful upgrades that
make it an effortless, comfortable cruiser, it's the kind of car
that we all wish we could own at some point in our lives. Why not
now?
There's nothing like India Ivory over Matador Red on the '57 Chevy
body, and I'll wager that if you ask anyone to picture a '57 Chevy
in their imagination, it'll look something like this. Great looks
simply never go out of style, especially when they're as
well-executed as this one. We always talk about prep and alignment,
but on this car it's almost redundant, because you can see how nice
it is just be looking at the photos. That shine is no illusion, and
the distortion-free reflections in the paint's surface are not
trick photography. This car really is as nice as it looks thanks to
a full repaint two years ago. Even the chrome has all been
refinished, a critical feature on any '50s car, and no Bel Air is
complete without that anodized panels on the fins, which are bright
and crisp.
Inside, the black and red patterned cloth interior is beautifully
restored to stock condition. The seat covers, door panels,
headliner, and carpets are all correct 1957 equipment, and the
funky fabric is a great blast from the past. With full-sized
seating for six, this is a car that can carry the entire family in
comfort, and keeps its comfort and convenience items neatly out of
sight. Again, it's pretty much the way the factory intended,
including bright trim sweeping across the dash, although the
under-dash A/C and AM/FM/cassette stereo are smart upgrades. The
original gauges remain in charge of keeping the driver appraised of
engine operation and seat belts were added for safety. The massive
trunk is also properly detailed with a reproduction rubber mat,
full-sized spare that's never been used, and a correct jack
assembly.
The 60s vintage 283 cubic inch V8 under the hood is fed by a
tried-and-true Holley 4-barrel carburetor under the Holley air
cleaner. In fact, that's an Edelbrock intake manifold and there's a
mild cam inside, so performance feels quite contemporary, with a
steady flow of smooth torque from the burbling small block. Proper
Chevy Orange paint, a set of stamped steel valve covers, and
stock-style ignition parts keep it looking more like 1957 than you
expect. You'll also find new A/C parts, power steering, a new
alternator, and long-tube headers feeding a Flowmaster dual exhaust
system. The TH350 automatic transmission shifts crisply and gives
the Bel Air a lively feeling out on the road and the original
floors are correctly finished in red oxide primer. The suspension
and brakes are stock, but they work just fine under this pretty Bel
Air and you'll be pleased with power steering, which makes it easy
to handle. Proper 14-inch wheels with 225/75/14 wide whitewall
radials nail the old school look with contemporary road
manners.
You know you've been looking at cars like this for months. Here's
the right car at the right price with all the hard work already
done. What are you waiting for? Call today!
