Vehicle Description
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is at the top of many lists for the
coolest American cruiser. So when you're looking for a true
head-turner that also gets your heart pumping, this is the one you
want. With sleek red paint, control of a five-speed, a powerful
stroker motor, and much more, this is an icon restored to be a
stunner and a driver.
The red is a product of modern and professional application. We are
told the restoration was completed around 2013, and the odometer
tells you how far it has gone since completion. So it has been a
carefully maintained classic that still has the freshness and
vibrancy of a 1k mile build. The low mileage also means that acres
of chrome and stainless have a mirror-like quality. This includes
the wide grille, bumpers with Dagmars as large as the headlights,
dual jet-inspired hood ornaments, and the full-length body trim
that ends in the hallmark bright tailfin inserts. This Chevy also
loves to show off its sporty side within the whine with the modern
17-inch polished alloys. It makes for the kind of total package
where you just know you're going to catch people taking a long look
at this one - no matter if it's at a car show or you just leave the
garage open for the neighborhood to see.
The red continues inside, and it's joined by black for an inviting
two-tone. You can tell they took the time to get the vintage style
right just by the upholstery. It's a fresher investment that's
detailed with the classic textured fabric and button-top finish.
The door panels are done to match, and it's all joined by quality
coordinating pieces on the carpeting, dash, and headliner. It's the
kind of impressive overall presentation that will have you leaving
down all the windows on this pillarless hardtop just so classic car
fans can get a better look inside. But this one also wants to be a
more comfortable cruiser for modern times, and that's why you have
upgrades like the custom Autosound AM/FM radio with iPod input,
tinted windows, and provisions for air conditioning (the belt will
need connecting and it will need servicing to blow cold again.)
It's even an upgraded driver with a more modern Chevy steering
wheel (a stock one also comes with the sale,) a tilt column, and
added temp gauge. Plus, the addition of a Sunpro tach and a Hurst
floor shifter really give this '57 Chevy a fun sports car vibe.
The engine bay loves to use the dark and slick inner walls to
funnel your attention to the upgraded heart in the middle. The
Tri-Five Chevys were the dawn of the small block, but they were
never given anything like this. The 383 stroker V8 is a younger
powerhouse from the masters at BluePrint. So it continues the small
block legacy, but now in a big block level of displacement. It has
the right go-fast goodies like an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor,
an aluminum intake, and ceramic-coated headers feeding the X-pipe
dual exhaust. And the upgraded five-speed manual transmission means
you get even better ratios the factory was offering to properly
harness the extra powerful V8. Plus, features like power steering,
power brakes, front discs, and an aluminum radiator with electric
fan are there to keep this an easy cruiser.
This Chevy has had a thoughtful level of investments to be sharper,
more comfortable, and an all-around fun power driver. That's why
you know this will be a deal that's moving fast. Call today!!!
