Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe is truly one of those
no-compromise classic cars. It's one of the most popular cars ever
built and retains its awesome original look, stock 283 V8, and
factory suspension setup, so it drives and feels like a '57 should,
not like some modern hybrid. Nicely restored and carrying arguably
the best color combination in the hobby, this is one special
Tri-5.
Onyx Black always looks amazing on a '57 Chevy, and for good
reason. It's a high-profile car no matter what color you paint it,
but the black only emphasizes the long, lean look. Good straight
bodywork is mandatory on a car of this caliber, so spending the
extra time and money to get it right has paid off here. It's not
brand new, so it's not perfect, but for a great shine that will
look good at local shows and that won't make you worry every time a
cloud shows up, this car nails it. And that may even be
underselling it to be honest, this car really looks amazing in
person. All the standard Bel Air glitz is there, including the
anodized panels, polished stainless strips along the tops of the
fins, and the brightly chromed bumpers practically define the car.
The chrome and brightwork is all new and shows incredibly well
against the black finish, so the car has an all-of-a-piece
look.
Few interiors in cars at any price point in 1957 looked better than
Chevy's two-tone cloth and vinyl setup. Particularly dramatic in
black and silver, it paints a great picture in an already very
appealing car. Everything has been expertly restored back to stock
and still looks fantastic today, especially the seat covers on both
benches, the door panels, and the taut headliner. The carpets are
plush and barely look stepped on, and the original radio is still
situated in its original nesting place in the dash. Although the
steering wheel may be original and does have a few cracks, the dash
was beautifully restored is really the star of the interior. And
yes, that's a welcomed automatic transmission on the steering
column, which makes this car a lot easier to manage on the road,
regardless of the distance. The trunk is outfitted with a proper
rubber mat, and includes a full-size spare, jack set, and fire
extinguisher for emergencies.
The 283 cubic inch V8 still makes all the right 1957 sounds and has
that unmistakable small block growl, and it even has the correct
suffix code leading us to believe this block was likely born with
this car. The scrappy small block was rebuilt and bored 0.80 over,
giving it a bit more displacement than stock, and along with help
from a 2-barrel carburetor, stock intake manifold, and dual
exhaust, it runs and sounds fantastic. Bright Chevy Orange paint on
the block and Chevrolet valve covers is the right look in the
all-black engine bay and you'll be happy to see a power steering
system that makes driving this beauty a breeze. The underside is
incredibly clean, further evidence of the scant 12,051 miles logged
on this Bel Air since the build. Steel wheels with bright beauty
rings and correct hubcaps are a wonderful and correct look and
carry a set of whitewall radials that give it a sophisticated
finish.
Clean and reliable, this is the '57 you've been hoping to find,
combining all the features with exactly the right condition to
drive, show, and enjoy. Call now!