Vehicle Description
There are very few classic cars more iconic than the '57 Chevy. Its
very mention conjures up images of memorable car scenes from the
big screen and a long list of universally revered songs. Combining
a classically attractive two-tone color scheme, a very
"cruise-friendly" interior and a drivetrain that's functioning at
the top of its game, this 1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan has been
taken up a few notches, and is ready, willing and able to hit the
boulevard and car show scene right away.
Two-tone paint jobs are certainly nothing new on classic cars,
especially vintage Chevys, but you don't often see shades as nice
as the combination of this teal accented with white. It's an
effective choice - distinct and period classy. There are some
pretty obvious reasons why the full-sized Chevys of this particular
year are so prized for their styling, which was ironically due to
undergo a major change this very year that was fortunately delayed.
They're such stout, capable looking cars to begin with and that
sturdy, dominant front grille, the rocket emblems resting on top of
the hood to point the way forward, and the long stretches of chrome
running the lengths of the back fenders all combine to create an
unrivaled, high impact classic car appearance. Fortunately for a
car carrying such a vast array of chrome, all pieces are present
and accounted for and are in excellent condition, providing a
glistening contrast to the pastel teal that dominates the
bodywork.
The interior is very inviting, offering a fully restored cabin that
offers more elegance than you'd ever find in a 150 from the
factory. Because this is a Utility Sedan, you'll only find a
seating area up front and the vinyl upholstery on that bench seat
is in excellent condition, adorned with a pattern that is
replicated on the door panels. Just beyond the restored original
steering wheel, a set of new gauges glisten in their factory pods,
and they're augmented by a set of auxiliary gauges under the dash
and a tachometer strapped to the steering column. Once again, this
is a 150 Utility Sedan, which means zero options, to the point that
its even factory spec'd as a radio/heater/wiper delete car. Yet
sitting inside this 150 feels just as good as the Tri-5 resto-mods
we have in our inventory, with the best part being the Hurst floor
shifter that beckons the driver to hammer through some changes.
Owing to this 150's generous proportions, there's plenty of room
inside, which is a good thing, as you'll have no shortage of
willing passengers to ride up front when you take this rolling
nostalgia machine out on the road. There's also an abundance of
cargo/luggage room in the very spacious rear and trunk area in
back, along with a full-sized spare in the trunk sitting securely
stowed off to the side in its recessed position.
This is one classic car that will be poised to hit the road as soon
as you get it home. The 400 cubic inch V8 roller motor nestled
neatly in the engine bay has been built to brawl, augmented with
stud girdles and a healthy cam, and fed through a Demon 4-barrel
carburetor. That built small block is paired with a big-shaft
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, which is truly a match made in
heaven that really takes advantage of the engine's power. The
powerplant sits in a very clean engine bay that features a lot of
nice dress-up pieces, including a well-proportioned radiator with a
chrome cap, a polished pulley, finned air cleaner and valve covers,
and a newer dual master cylinder. Long-tube headers feed a throaty
Flowmaster dual exhaust system that empties underneath the rear
bumper, and all the bushings underneath are new. In fact, the
entire undercarriage is restored and nicely presented, including
the original '57 rear end. This rare vintage cruiser sits on
beautifully painted steel wheels adorned with period-correct
hubcaps, all of which are wrapped in staggered 205/70/15 front and
235/70/15 rear blackwall radials.
Looking to put a road-ready, fun-to drive classic in your garage?
You have to check out this 1957 Chevrolet 150. Call today!
