Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop coupe is one of the most
sought-after icons today. And the one you've discovered here has a
terrific cruiser style, and we're not just talking about the cool
color combo. Because while this has a period-correct V8, this now
has a dual-quad setup just like the best boulevard kings had back
in the day.
The white paint is a timeless color, and that perfectly fits with
the timeless appeal of a '57 Bel Air. It's part of the car's update
later in life, and so there's good gloss and shine to give this
respect at the stoplights. And you can really tell the overall
level of respect it has received along the way by the details, like
the way the panels line up nicely. And of course, there's the
brightwork that shows off the best icons of the time. The fan
inserts accentuate the tailfins; the trim that highlights the
pillarless hardtop profile; and the 1957 car has the exclusive
grille and bumper combo. There are great classic details, too, like
the factory-style wheel covers, whitewall tires, and correct gold
emblems for the premium Bel Air. So as you look over the whole car
you get the right feeling of one that you can drive on a whim any
day to turn heads, and with just some extra love, there's a tone of
big car show potential.
The red and black interior provides two distinct colors against the
exterior while, and so it makes for an inviting presence. And the
level of quality is a great reason to leave all the windows down on
this pillarless hardtop. The first impression of the interior is a
coupe that was nicely restored to stock. The seats look correct,
right down to the cloth inserts, silver piping, and button-top
presentation. But this classic style has the feeling of a fresh
investment, and the door panels are done to match. Plus, the black
carpeting, red headliner, and smooth red dash complete this
well-coordinated and high-quality presentation. From the driver's
seat, it looks nicely detailed with everything from the factory AM
radio that's still there for display, to the artful steering wheel
with intricate trim. It's a classic coupe that's ready to
cruise.
The tag tells us this was born a VC-code Bel Air, and so it's great
to have the right 283 cubic-inch V8 under the hood. In fact, the
casting date on the block is even in line with the car's production
date. But the history you'll love the most is what's on top of the
block. A few people knew that there was a dual set of four-barrel
carburetors as an option. It was put on the same pedestal as the
fuel-injected cars for ferociousness, and the dual-quad setup made
it easier to tune. So this has the look of what the boulevard kings
had back in the day. The three-speed manual transmission even gives
you full control of the V8 while also providing the vintage
column-shift feeling.
This is the iconic Chevy that was built to be a true street machine
classic. That makes it fun to drive and fun to show. Call
today!!!
