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 31,198
miles but the true miles are unknown. Here's a fantastic example,
clean inside and out, classic lines, and a unique color. It was
fully restored way back in 1975 and is not over the top with
concours level fastidiousness. It's one you can drive!
Exterior
Single stage Mustard Gold paint accented with both the classic trim
of a '57 that includes massive chrome bumpers front and rear. If
there's a better, more interesting trim feature than the torpedo
shaped ornaments embedded in the hood that front rounded rises
which travel rearward, we can't think of it. The torpedo vibe is
doubled by the rubber bump stops pointed your way, and the amber
inboard marker lights really pop in front of the grated grille.
14-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels with knock offs look sharp and wear
215/70R14 tires that keep the car correctly level. That gold
B-pillar makes this a sedan and gives this hefty car visual
strength as the long roof slopes to the curved rear window with
straight A-pillars that take in the curved front. Imperfections
include cracking paint, chips, bubbling, peeling, and some touched
up mars.
Interior
Keeping it simple on the inside, smooth black vinyl covers most of
it, beginning with the door panels, flat and wrinkle free with no
gaudy trim. The split bench in front and the full bench in back are
basic black with no stitching or tufting and in nice condition save
for a surface crack near where the upper and lower meet. A wooden
three spoke sports wheel shares the column with a rather old school
tachometer, just in front of the standard instrument cluster,
clean, neat, and symmetrical and an AM radio is also embedded in
the dash, all with a slight patina we don't mind at all! A floor
mounted Hurst shifter rises from the depths of black loop carpet
and the stitched black headliner is in good shape. The trunk is
nicely painted and wears a fitted rubber mat.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a driver quality engine our consignor states is a
327ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carb and mated to a Muncie M20
4-speed manual sending power to the 3.55 gears in back. Drum brakes
fit the front and rear wheels.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath as well with a fair share of surface rust
on the typical components, oil on the pan, transmission and rear
differential, as well as some oil sling on the floor boards.
There's some grease build up too with some thick, sooty stuff
occupying the knuckles. Dual exhaust flows through some bright red
Cherrybomb mufflers, then find their way to the atmosphere via
straight chrome tips out back. Suspension is configured as coil
springs up front and leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
This straightforward 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 327 sounds great
and runs well and with decent power, as well as great tracking and
handling, fine braking, and lots of head and leg room. Only the
tach and wipers are 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, and driver condition
qualities that will urge you to get out and drive this one. No
worries about a little dirt here or there, it's simple enough to be
driven and classic enough to be admired. And the condiment colored
body is a winner! Now, if your goal is to have an award winning
show car, this one has great bones and could easily be brought to
the next level.
VA57K179218
V-V8
A-1500 Series
57-1957
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
179218-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 57 1211B-1957 150 2 Door Sedan
BODY K540-Kansas City Body #
TRIM 715-Silver Vinyl, Black Pattern Cloth
PAINT 797-Surf Green
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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
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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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