Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is an absolutely stunning,
Tri-Five Chevy that is absolutely loaded with options including
Factory Air Conditioning! The 1950s saw a huge leap forward in
American automotive design and styling. By the mid to late '50s
American automakers found themselves producing some of their most
iconic designs ever, and this was no different for General Motors'
marque Chevrolet. With the debut of a brand new design across its
passenger car line in 1955, Chevrolet was on to something
monumental. In fact, starting with its 1955 design and then
continuing into 1956 and 1957, Chevy unknowingly kicked off what
became to be known among collectors as the Tri-Five era, a
three-year trifecta consisting of some of the most popular and
iconic American-made cars of all time. Just think about it and try
to picture a 50s era movie or TV show today (or that came out in
the last 30+ years) that you didn't see a '55, '56, or '57 Chevy
parked on the side of the road or cruising in the background; you
can't. In the final year of this Tri-Five Era, the 1957 Chevy is
arguably the most identifiable and iconic model year of the bunch;
inside and out, and from nearly every angle. And, the 1957
Chevrolet Bel Air sat atop Chevy's model hierarchy, being the GM
marque's highest trimmed, most luxurious model at the time, and
sported a design that is still unmistakable. Up front, the '57
Chevrolet sported a flatter hood accented by dual spear-style wind
splints mounted atop a newly redesigned grille and bumper. The nose
was also capped off with an elevated gold anodized "V" emblem along
with a matching gold "V" emblem, the further elevated the Bel Air
above its entry level 150 and the intermediate 210 models. Perhaps
the most iconic angle of the 1957 Bel Air is from the side,
equipped with a set of large fins protruded from the rear quarter
panels, accented with a large anodized trim insert, gives the car
its eye-catching silhouette. Even the tail end of the 1957 Chevy
Bel Air had its own unique flair sporting a special gold "Bel Air"
script on the trunk. Like the exterior design, the interiors of the
Bel Airs also received a major facelift in 1957. Brand new dash
styling along with new upholstery made the premium Bel Air models
even more plush and increased the overall luxurious look and feel.
Of course, in addition to the revolutionary design and style of the
1957 Bel Air, the other extremely significant upgrade occurred
under the hood with the introduction of the 283 V8 engine which
offered 18 additional cubic inches of displacement from the
previous years' 265 V8. This particular '57 Bel Air Convertible
comes to us from an international collector who took great car of
this classic Chevy while serving as its most recent steward. Under
the hood on this '57 Chevy Convertible is a 283 Cubic Inch V8 fed
by a single 4 barrel carburetor that together were said to have
produced 220 horsepower when new. The 283 "Power Pack" is mated to
a Powerglide Automatic Transmission that makes this Bel Air
Convertible an easy and enjoyable car for anybody to drive. Exhaust
exits this Chevy's powerplant via dual exhaust setup that generates
a terrific throaty sound out of the rear tailpipes. This 1957 Bel
Air is absolutely loaded with features! Power steering makes
squeezing into a tight parking space at the local drive in or car
show feel almost effortless and the overall driving experience is
much improved. Further aiding with parking efforts is the driver's
side chrome mirror that makes it much easier to see while parking
and while changing lanes on a nice summer cruise. With power
brakes, bringing this 3,400+ pound Convertible to a complete stop
is also much easier especially with all that horsepower under the
hood. Riding on a set of wide whitewall radial tires mounted on
steel wheels and accented with Spinner wheel covers, this 1957
Chevrolet looks great and rides even more smoothly. Additionally,
the rear wheels tuck neatly behind a pair of color-matched fender
skirts that add even more 50s flair or could easily be removed
should you prefer that look instead. A rear-mounted continental kit
houses a spare tire and exemplifies classic fifties style. The
chrome and brightwork around the outside of this 57 Belair is in
fantastic condition, and features numerous optional add-ons
including front bumper guards, additional decklid trim, and even a
pair of antennas mounted atop the rear quarter panels. The white
vinyl power converitble top looks fantastic and it goes up and down
with ease, all with the simple pull or push or a knob. When in the
down position, the gorgeous convertible top tucks neatly below a
red convertible top boot fabric tonneau cover that provides for a
cleaner look during your top down cruising. The body on this
Chevrolet Bel Air has been refinished in beautiful Matador Red
paint that caps off the gorgeous exterior look of this car. The
interior of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is absolutely
stunning! The front and rear bench seats have been completely
restored with Red and Silver upholstery. The color-matched door
panels, black carpeting, painted dash, and steering wheel are all
in fantastic condition as well and retain a gorgeous stock look.
All four power glass windows are in wonderful shape as well and all
go up and down with the simple flick of a switch. You'll be able to
stay cool even on the hottest summer days since this 57 Chevy Bel
Air is equipped with Factory Air Conditioning! The three-pot
instrument cluster is outfitted with a 120 MPH speedometer,
temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is finished off with a
push-button AM radio, clock, locking glovebox, and various other
controls for the car. Whether you're buying your very first classic
car or you're adding to your existing collection, this 1957
Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*283 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Powerglide Automatic
*Power Windows
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Factory Air Conditioning
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Correct Matador Red Exterior
*Correct Red/Silver Bench Seating
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 820 Miles
