Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan
"Full of spunk, but beautifully behaved, the '57 Chevy! It doesn't
just look sweet, smooth and sassy, it is! And you get sports car
control behind the wheel, a solid, sure footed feel on the road,
smooth and easy response to every command. That's why you get more
of a lift out of driving a '57 Chevy. It's pep and easy handling
make it fun too!" From a print ad for the '57 Chevy line.
For consignment, a 1957 Chevrolet 150 2 door sedan showing 30,361
miles but the true miles are unknown as the title reads Mileage
Exempt. This car has lots of comfort features including power
steering, power brakes, and air conditioning as well as a straight
and rust free body.
Exterior
Two stage black paint accented with both the classic brightwork of
a '57 and a prominent Stinger hood with red highlights and the
words "El Diablo" scripted on the raised edges. Per our consignor,
all the chrome and stainless trim has been reworked and it shows,
it's all in great condition and the hockey stick trim on the side
is accented with more red in the vertical recesses of the metal.
That same red reappears on the lower part of the taillight nacelles
which mirrors the actual half moon tail lights above that flank a
bone straight, gleaming rear bumper just above two straight chrome
exhaust tips. 15-inch Crager SS wheels look sharp and wear rubber
with a mid 2022 date code and provide a slightly raked stance that
is subtle and classically hot rod. Black ain't easy, but they got
right on this one with the only imperfections noted include an area
of porous paint over bodywork and a rough spot around a wheel
opening.
Interior
The full custom interior starts with red velour door panels with
smooth sections sandwiching ribbed inserts in a neat and clean
presentation that includes an armrest door pull. A puffy and fully
covered split bench seat takes those same colors and materials and
creates an inviting couch in this rolling living room and back
bench occupants are treated to the same soft surrounding. A red 3
spoke steering wheel fronts a clean dashboard dominated by an
aluminum finish and topped by a black painted dash pad with
pinstriping. Gauges, both vintage and modern auxiliary monitor
speed and engine functions while an AM/FM/Cassette radio looks
right at home in the center and a tachometer is mounted up high. A
floor mounted Hurst shifter rises from the depths of plush maroon
carpet protected by Chevy mats and the soft, dark red headliner is
in perfect condition. The trunk is nicely painted and wears a
fitted rubber mat and full sized spare.
Drivetrain
Bling city underneath the hood with lots of chrome and polished
dress up bits, making the 283ci V8 shine. On top, an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold rest under a chrome air
filter cover and a 5-speed manual transmission sends power to the
rear wheels and 3.36 gears. An aluminum radiator has been added and
a big, gold power booster in the bay means power brakes are onboard
with discs in front and drums in the back.
Undercarriage
No complaints underneath as it's very clean with just the most
minimal presence of surface rust, a drop of oil on the plug, and a
few past floorboard repairs that are tidy and tight. No grease, no
road dirt, and certainly no invasive rust of any kind on the
uniformly black belly. Dual exhaust enters a pair of stainless
steel mufflers then the pipesmake the long trek to the back where
they meet chrome tips from which to play their music. Suspension
consists of coil spring in front and leaf springs and Caltrac bars
out back.
Drive-Ability
This well sorted ride provides a comfortable perch and a great
greenhouse that offers amazing visibility over the large horizontal
surfaces and leading edges of this big car. The 283 sounds great
and runs well and there's obvious power at hand, as well as great
tracking and handling, fine braking, and lots of head and leg room.
Only the horn is inoperable and everything else in the car works as
it should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Great paint and metal, a very nice interior, a showy and capable
engine, and near spotless underside. It's the total package and a
stunner of a show car. Tri-Fives are still some of the most
collectible classics on the market and continue to have a strong
enthusiast following and aftermarket support. Here's your ticket
into that world with this head turning example.
A57S257190
A-1500 Series
57-1957
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
257190-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 57 1211-1957 150 2 Door Sedan
BODY S6185-St. Louis Body #
TRIM 715-Silver Vinyl, Black & Gray Pattern Cloth
PAINT 811E-India Ivory, Tropical Turquoise
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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