Vehicle Description
STK 3476 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 BelAir may arguably be the most popular of the tri-five
Chevrolets. This 2-door hardtop is an excellent restored (2013)
example of this classic. The Chevy left the factory as a model 210
hardtop, but was converted to a BelAir with all of the correct
exterior and interior trim. The only exception is the upholstery
which was restored with 210 fabric. The body is straight and true
and the two-tone exterior was resprayed and is in very good overall
condition. There are a couple of spots where oversights in the
preparation phase caused very minor blemishes under the Calypso
Cream finish, but they are barely noticeable. All chrome/gold trim
looks virtually new and GM rally wheels w/spinner centers mount
radial whitewall tires. The restored interior is also in very good
condition. Upholstery, dash, door cards and headliner are all nice.
The Chevy has some unusual factory options - a stop light prism, a
'swing-out' tissue holder and a 'Flame Out' vacuum powered ashtray.
All window glass is tinted and an aftermarket AM/FM/cassette sound
system has also been installed.
The owner states that the engine may well be the original 283ci. We
have no documentation, but the 'V code' VIN number confirms that
the car was delivered with a V-8. By 1957 GM no longer stamped the
continuous engine number on the block. Some assembly plants did
stamp a source code, but the pad on this motor has no information.
The 283 was rebuilt in 2013 and appears to be totally stock.
It is equipped with a 2-barrrel Rochester carburetor, 'rams-horn'
exhaust manifolds and dual exhaust. The first-generation small
block is backed by a 2-speed PowerGlide that shifts nicely and the
muted rumble from the exhaust is music. The chassis is equipped
with manual steering and manual 4-wheel drum brakes. This beautiful
Chevy hardtop belongs in your tri-five collection. ALL VEHICLES
SOLD "AS IS"
