Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
two-door hardtop pro touring resto-mod. Exquisitely finished in
black over black, this tri-five Chevy has fewer than 2,000 miles
since a complete frame-off restoration. Although it maintains a
mostly stock appearance, the chassis has been updated with a 350
cubic inch V8, four-speed manual transmission, rack-and-pinion
power steering, and power disk brakes. It runs and drives
considerably better than a stock '57 and also has been upgraded
with comfort items such as A/C, a modern stereo and power front
windows.
Paint and body present to a very nice standard, with excellent
finish quality throughout and fully restored trim. Panel gaps and
both the door and window fitment are particularly nice. Very tidy
underneath and in the engine compartment, as you would expect for a
fully restored example. The only visible deviation from stock is a
set of great-looking 17-inch American Racing alloy wheels, which
feel completely appropriate on a sleeper resto-mod like this.
The interior has been fully restored and updated with modern
technology. Door panels and front and rear bench seats are
upholstered in a tasteful combination of vinyl and velour. Custom
dash features modern backlit gauges. And under the dash is a fully
integrated Vintage Air heating and A/C system with a modern stereo
placed in center forward of the floor shifter. The front windows
have been modified for power operation and they work smoothly.
Attention to detail carries through to the trunk, which is fully
trimmed with upholstered panels (battery has been relocated to the
trunk under a cover for better weight distribution, with battery
tender connections on board).
Underneath that retro skin is where this Bel Air really shines.
Equipped with a modern Chevrolet 350 mated to a four-speed manual
transmission, the engine is fed by an Edelbrock 1406 four-barrel
carburetor atop a Performer RPM intake and breathes though ceramic
headers and Magnaflow dual exhaust. Additional performance and
driveability upgrades include MSD blaster ignition, a PRC aluminum
core support and radiator with dual fans and a serpentine belt
setup.
The steering, suspension and brakes have been modified with a CPP
State II pro-touring suspension kit, which features tubular upper
and lower control arms, front and rear sway bars, adjustable front
coilovers, new rear leaf springs and adjustable shocks. So if the
stance is not to your liking, you may easily adjust the front and
rear ride height to your preference. Thanks to this suspension
setup plus rack-and-pinion power steering and Wilwood front disk
brakes, this Chevy offers far a far more comfortable ride and
confident handling over a stock Bel Air.
This '57 Chevy runs, drives (and sounds) every bit as good as it
looks. For more information about this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport
Coupe for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please call
404-692-5250.