Vehicle Description
It's beyond question among the most iconic of all American-made
cars: the '57 Chevy. And not just any '57 Chevy, but the Bel Air,
Chevy's top of the line flagship of its era. Immortalized in movies
and song, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hard Top is a super appealing
member of this famous automotive class and offers all the curb
appeal the model is known for, combined with a reassuringly solid
running condition.
As strongly linked with American car culture as the '57 is, it's
hard to believe that Chevy's original intention was to come out
with an entirely new look that year, but plans were delayed and the
folks behind the Blue Bowtie set about making changes to the
existing design - hitting an undisputed home run in the process.
The resulting more aggressive front grille and bumper and more
pronounced tail fins are represented in exemplary fashion on this
'57 via its straight appearance and sharp badging. Cloaked in an
appealing shade of red, with off white accents on the rear quarter
panels and an enhanced collection of chrome on board via its top
tier designation, this Bel Air positively glows with vitality and
its exterior alignment is on point. The paint has a great shine to
it, as well as a uniformly smooth texture. The tastefully inclined
stance strikes a nice balance - noticeable enough to convey a taste
of customization while not going so far as to compromise this
classic's ride. The absence of the B-pillar at the rear roofline -
a feature that comes part and parcel with the more seldom seen
hardtop configuration - gives this '57 a look all its own.
An inviting interior awaits, mixing relatively modern elements
alongside vintage parts. The high-backed black vinyl buckets come
from a more recent car and offer a level of support that would be
out of reach using the original components. They blend nicely with
the rear bench seat and both appear ready for many miles of future
use. One of the first things you're likely to notice is just how
abundant the interior room is - a definite plus, since there'll be
no shortage of exuberant passengers as you take this beauty out on
the road to show her off. A compact center console sits between the
buckets, while farther forward, the dash area is looking strong,
with a GT Grant steering wheel perched on the column, functional
gauges in the instrument cluster and an ornate stretch of chrome
trim spanning the width of the cabin. An aftermarket air
conditioning system is in place and it too is working great,
blowing cold and strong to keep things comfortable.
Below the hood, things remain in largely stock configuration,
somewhat of a departure from the norm that's good to see from time
to time. The 283 cubic inch V8 at its center is period correct and
appears to be nicely maintained, showing a cleanly painted block,
heads and valve covers and a compact chrome air cleaner on top. The
vintage small block pairs with a 4-speed manual transmission whose
shifter is mounted on the tunnel for easy access and an upgraded
alternator sits in place of the original generator to provide far
more reliable starts and overall operation. Front disc brakes help
bring fade resistant stops as this beloved classic cruises the
boulevard on its set of 15" custom wheels wearing BF Goodrich
Momentum tires that appear to be nearly new.
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hard top offers the opportunity get
behind the wheel of a true automotive icon that's in rock-solid,
road-ready condition. Call today!