Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop is truly one of those
no-compromises old cars. It's one of the most popular cars ever
built and retains its awesome original look, stock 283 V8 Power
Pack mated to a Powerglide, and a factory suspension setup, so it
drives and feels like a '57 should, not some modern hybrid. But
it's also been upgraded with a few top-flight options that make
motoring more pleasant if you're the kind of guy who hits the road
on a moment's notice.
Tropical Turquoise and India Ivory are the archetypal '57 Chevy
colors, and for good reason. It's a high-profile car no matter what
color you paint it, but the bright blue only emphasizes the 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. The restoration was finished not long ago, so it still
carries a great shine that will sparkle at shows and makes other
cars look downright shabby in comparison. All the standard Bel Air
glitz is there, including the anodized quarter panel trim, polished
stainless strips along the tops of the fins, and the brightly
chromed bumpers fore and aft that look great. Further bling
includes twin hood-mounted 'rockets' up front and fender skirts in
the rear, giving it a pure 1950s look that everyone loves. And for
easy driving, you'll find twin exterior rear-view mirrors for
safety and the gold anodized badging and front grille trim reminds
onlookers that there's a 283 cubic inch V8 Power Pack under the
hood, and that this is a top-of-the-line Bel Air through and
through.
Few interiors in cars at any price point in 1957 looked better than
Chevy's two-tone cloth and vinyl setup. Particularly dramatic in
matching black and turquoise, it paints a bright picture in an
already very colorful car. Everything has been expertly restored to
stock condition, including the steering wheel and horn ring,
instruments, and of course all the soft parts. The carpets are
protected by slick blue floor mats with Chevrolet emblems on their
faces, and the original radio still lives in the dash so it looks
right. There's also an under-dash A/C system that blows ice-cold,
R134a-treated air throughout the cabin, an original AM radio in the
dash (although it's not currently operable), and the giant
dual-ring steering wheel was restored and painted to match the
color scheme. Power seats up front and power windows round out the
rather unusual, yet hefty, options list on this beautiful car. And
if you take a closer look at the glove compartment, that autograph
is from Fred Fisher II, of Fisher Body automobile coachbuilder
fame. With a correct rubber mat and a full-sized, bias-ply spare
tire and wheel assembly, the trunk is finished properly as
well.
The 283 cubic inch V8 still makes all the right 1957 sounds and has
that unmistakable small block growl, thanks to a rebuild to factory
specs. It's a Power-Pac car that features a 4-barrel carburetor and
dual exhaust for a bit more horsepower, and for the most part they
kept it pretty much the way the factory intended. Chevy Orange
paint, matching Chevrolet script valve covers, and a factory
generator all make it look like it's 1957 all over again. There are
some tasteful deviations from stock though, including the addition
of an Optima gel-cell battery and a modern A/C compressor, and if
you closer you'll see this Bel Air comes stacked with power
steering and power brakes as well. The PowerGlide 2-speed automatic
transmission makes this is an easy car to drive, and it, too, has
been completely attended to and works very smoothly. The underside
is not overly detailed but plenty solid with no signs of worry, and
satin black paint dusted on the pans, frame, and most of the
suspension components. Replaced shocks help set the car's awesome
stance and the dual exhaust system below gives it a nice V8 burble
that we've all come to know and love. Bright Turquoise steelies
adorned with Bel Air hubcaps and spinner look simply amazing on
this classic, and they're wrapped with period-perfect styled
BFGoodrich 7.50-15 whitewall radials to reinforce the correct
look.
Smartly restored and incredibly well finished, this is the '57
you've been hoping to find, combining all the things that make '57
Chevys so popular, with impressive presentation. Call now!
