CUSTOMIZED 1957 CHEVY BEL AIR 210 – DESCRIPTION
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air dressed 210 Two-Door Sedan is a veteran of numerous rod and cruising events, including Goodguys and Route 66 gatherings. The powertrain includes a 350 ci Chevy small-block V8, mated to a Borg-Warner four-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter. The 210 is extensively personalized, including a custom glossy finish with tastly side ghost flames and an upgraded interior.
POWERTRAIN
The engine is a Chevrolet 350 cu.in. small-block V8 of unstated vintage. Among the performance upgrades are a Holley four-barrel carburetor atop an Edelbrock intake manifold, MSD electronic ignition and extensive dress-up pieces. There are front-disc brakes and drum brakes in the rear. The engine is mated to a Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed manual transmission, and the rear end is stock with no posi-traction. The dual exhaust system has exhaust cut-outs on each side, and a pair of recently (Jan 2024) installed FlowMaster mufflers, which replaced the old glass-packs shown in the photos, and rear traction bars. There are no functional mechanical issues.
EXTERIOR
The high-gloss exterior paint has no chips or flaws. The body is "straight” with seals “in great shape.” The glass and rubber is in good condition, and all lights work conform with current strict Hawaii state safety inspection requirements. The underside is very clean, with no visible corrosion. The chrome 15” wheels with moon caps, and recently (Dec 2023) installed black-wall BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, which replaced the old white-wall tires shown in the featured photo, show no curb rash.
INTERIOR
The interior has been completely reupholstered with 1964 Chevy Impala bucket seats and rear seats that match. All materials are in very good condition, with no rips, tears or excessive wear. The carpet and headliner are also in good condition as well, with no rips, tears, or worn areas. The 210 is equipped with a tilt steering wheel, electric windshield wipers, AutoMeter gauges under dash, and an Auto Meter tachometer mounted on the steering column. A Hurst floor shifter sits atop the 4-speed manual transmission. Dash speaker screen and glove compartment door are chromed. A custom aftermarket stereo with side and rear speakers is installed. The trunk is partially upholstered with matted upholstery, has a full size spare with jack and is very clean.
Copy and paste link to see video #2 of engine running: https://youtu.be/_F1yszR9vW8
