Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of
this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible in striking 'Onyx Black'
color paint and with an absolutely superb condition 'Silver amp;
Red' vinyl interior, with a 283 'Turbo-Fire' V8 engine matched to a
'Powerglide' automatic transmission, full wheel covers with 14"
white wall tires, three spoke steering wheel with full horn ring,
electric clock, stainless steel trim on windshield, side windows
amp; rear windows, stainless steel front fender trim, gold anodized
front fender louvers, power top, full carpeting and with added
factory options of the AM radio and vintage LP record player, and
DeLuxe Heater amp; Defroster.The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
offered here features a still very presentable older, frame off
restoration finished in its original factory color combination of
'Onyx Black' over 'Red and Silver' interior. The car comes optioned
with the 283 V8 engine and automatic transmission. Other highlights
include: power top, classic spinner hubcaps, new convertible top
and top frame, new hydraulic cylinders, 5 new wide white wall
tires, recent brake service, AM-FM with cassette and working
vintage ARC under dash mounted 45RPM record player with auto record
changer One of the USA's most recognized classic cars ever, the
Chevrolet Bel Air was introduced in 1950 as a sporting 2 door
Hardtop Coupe powered by a 6 cylinder engine and using a smooth
Powerglide transmission. The Bel Air range was expanded in 1953 to
sedans and a very desirable convertible and by 1954, a station
wagon, the Nomad was added to the range of models. By 1955 a
comprehensive restyling arrived at its definitive classic shape and
the Bel Air was the flagship model of the entire Chevrolet
division. There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering
prowess in the late fifties than the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Convertible - drive one like this particular example and you will
see why - its hard to believe that this car was built over 58 years
ago!In 1957 the all new Bel Air was advertised as having "exciting
new looks, zippy new power and luxurious new interiors" and boy did
they ever! 'Zippy new power' included a larger displacement 283 CID
V8 engine in 6 different variations of a 2 or 4 barrels
carburretor, dual 4 barrels available with either hydraulic or
solid valve lifters and for the first time ever, a fuel injected
version. 'Exciting new looks' included a complete restyling of both
the front amp; rear of the car. At front, an integrated bumper and
grille for a massive wide expanse of chrome. A full width center
grille bar held the parking lights at each end with the Chevrolet
'Bowtie' crest in the center. Headlight surrounds included
screen-type trim that actually doubled as fresh air intakes. The
face of the hood featured the Chevrolet script with a 'V' under it
on cars equipped with the new V8 engines, with the top-of-the-line
'Bel Air' models featuring a gold anodized grille and the 'Bel Air'
bodyside script. Atop the hood were new twin 'windsplit' ornaments
instead of the traditional hood ornament of the older models. At
back were higher rear fenders with tail fins lined in chrome. These
would be the only true vertical tail fins to appear on a Chevy with
the later 1959 amp; 1960 models having horizontal tail fins. The
'Bel Air' had a ribbed two-tone silver anodized aluminum panel
between the quarter rear trim pieces. 'Luxurious new interiors'
featured new fabrics, colors and designs complimented by a new
instrument panel design with gauges centered over the steering
column in two small round pods flanking a larger speedometer
pod.This particular example has obviously always been cherished as
a 'Garage Queen' with only very few miles since its restoration.
