For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Hardtop Coupe brought to you by Zoom Classic Cars. Mostly complete running and driving project car with 454CI with 700 R4 Automatic Transmission and many new parts including the following new carb, electronic ignition, cam shaft, lifters, push rods, roller rocker, aluminum radiator & 3 inch exhaust headers. Basically full top end of engine has been rebuilt. Transmission shifts with a new Lokar shifter. The Ford 9 inch rearend has been narrowed with Dana axles and the rear springs have been pocketed into the frame. The Chassis features all tubular control arms in the front end, has a 605 Power steering box and all of the brake components have been replaced. The car has been mini tubbed. Lots of new trim on the car from Classic Chevrolet including all the side trim and brand new gold emblem package on hood, trunk and front fenders with all the remaining stainless steel trim around the windshield and rear window buffed and polished. All the front trim, bumper, grille bar, hoodbar and grill are all brand new. All the body panels line up nicely. Interior needs to be completed and has new Dakota Digital gauges, brand new clock and stock steering. Sound deadner installed under brand new carpeting. Headliner in nice condition. Previous owner began installing late model brown leather power bucket seats which are functional but not wired. Rear seat with springs only is original to the car and has to be reupholstered. Car will need full door panels and a windshield wiper motor installed. Owner has purchased brand new factory door panels on August 16th. These will need to be upholstered and installed. Previous owner had removed the heating unit but it has been recently reinstalled, connected and works as it should. Also have the original front bench seat as shown with brand new kick plates that woud need to be completely reupholstered. All the glass on the car is in excellent condition with rear glass being brand new. Car rides on 4 brand new Hoosier tires mounted on polished Centerline aluminum rims. Very clean undercarriage featuring stainless steel dual exhaust. It appears that the two quarter panels and a floorboard were replaced at one time but the work was done very well. Undercarriage was painted to match body. No evidence of any rust. Color is a bluish Green Aqua said to be a late model Honda color and is in overall very good condition with some minor blemishes. Lots of additional parts, including brand new interior door & window handles included. If you are looking for a solid 57 Bel Air project with much of the work complete, this may be the car for you. Give Jeff a call if you want additional information or would like to schedule an appointment to see the car. Car stored in MA with clean transferable Maine registration. Price Improved! Now $39,900 OBO. Thanks for looking.