Vehicle Description
This is one of the rarest opportunities you are ever going to have
in classic cars. This is an ultra-rare 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
fuel-injected convertible. And this fuelie drop-top has been given
an excellent frame-off restoration so that the highly correct and
valuable components are given a time capsule-like presentation. And
not only is the presentation award-worthy, but also you get to tell
the story of an exceptional Chevy that has also been with one owner
for nearly all its life so far.
This is the kind of car we all dream about. After all, you can't
get more all-American than a '57 Bel Air convertible. But what
makes this one so unique is that the it has been under the same
ownership since 1959. Oh yes, this one has been cared for under the
same roof long before the classic car market made these
fuel-injected '57s one of the hottest tickets around. It was even
given a multi-year full frame-off restoration where the aim was to
really return it to its glory days. And that was slightly easier on
this one, because the owner was there to experience the early days
with this one! That's why the factory-correct Onyx Black has a
brighter shine than a polished patent leather shoe. And the way the
light rolls evenly across the panels will fill you with pride every
time you take this one out into the Sunday sunshine. The straight
sheetmetal like this is a must-have, because it makes the iconic
full-length trim look like an unbroken line. This dark color also
allows to really show off the rest of the brightwork. The artful
front bumper with integrated grille, dual rocket-like hood
ornaments, factory wheel covers, and gold anodized trim are all
part of a stunning package that lets you know you're in the
presence of a superior Chevy.
The black convertible top looks just a as pristine as the rest of
the car, and so this one looks terrific with it in place. The power
mechanism has been preserved, which is just another sign of the
extra care that has gone into this car. However, it won't take much
to get the top ready to go down, and we know this has the kind of
interior you want to showcase. After all, the bold red is one of
the most attractive combinations against the deep black exterior,
and there's also a nice gray that goes with all the brightwork
inside this classic. There was a huge investment inside to make
sure you got a true time capsule feeling. It's seen everywhere,
right down to the details. So when it comes time for car show
judging, you'll love opening the door to show the working courtesy
lights, pointing out the button-top seatbacks, checking the time of
the working clock, and finding some tunes on the AM radio.
This was born a fuel-injection convertible, and today it retains an
EK suffix block. That means it has the 1957-correct fuelie motor
made with the desirable high-lift camshaft. They called this the
Duntov Cam after the legendary GM engineer who injected serious
power into cars like the Corvette, and he even occasionally shared
that high-octane bravado with cars like this Bel Air, too. And
since this car has spent over 60 years under the same ownership,
this is believed to be the original motor. It even has a
1957-correct Rochester fuel injection system. The full presentation
is a masterpiece for vintage eyes with a glossy black background
for all your favorite details, like the Fuelie's specific intake,
Chevrolet script on the valve covers, correct generator. Also,
don't forget to look at the undercarriage photos where the fresh
presentation and correct red oxide is award-worthy all on its own.
And while this one has had so few miles since its restoration, you
must experience this FI machine. Especially since the three-speed
manual transmission gives you full control over this special
powerhouse.
This is an absolutely unique and rare Chevy with a terrific story
to tell. That's why the sale also comes with a magazine feature
story, as well as a full photobook documenting the ownership and
restoration history. This car is a legacy, and it's looking for a
true collector to continue carrying its torch.