Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie 283/283HP Matching Numbers!
Presenting the "Fuelie Fury," a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop with
authentic Bonneville Salt Flats pedigree and a rare level of
originality. Built at the Van Nuys, California plant and sold new
on July 22, 1957 by Don Steves Chevrolet in La Habra, this
California car was raced at the 1958 Bonneville time trials under
the name Automotive Specialties, where it recorded an impressive
135.95 MPH-a feat commemorated by its dash-mounted timing tag and
accompanying period photo. Originally owned by George Miller and
inherited by the current seller from his estate in 2020, this Bel
Air remains remarkably well-documented and preserved. The
matching-numbers 283/283 HP Fuelie V-8 engine was rebuilt by the
Vrbancic Brothers of Ontario, CA, with the mechanical restoration
overseen by the late Chuck Smith of Valley Center, a respected fuel
injection expert. The engine retains its original block with
updated pistons and features a factory fuel injection unit (no.
7014960) rebuilt by Smith. Additional highlights include a
date-code correct Harrison radiator, original 905 distributor,
rebuilt 3-speed manual transmission, factory air scoop, and
original cut-out bracket for the opposing hood-mounted divider.
It's been refinished in its original code 793 Black with a
refurbished Matador Red interior, original brightwork and glass,
rebuilt dash and gauges, functional clock, and a new Wonderbar
radio. Recent updates include a rebuilt wiper motor and Electro Vac
switch, rebuilt heater, new brakes and NOS master cylinder, updated
axle bearings, and a new wiring harness. Accompanied by original
documentation such as the original bill of sale from 1957, payment
coupons, registration slips, owner's manual, service packet, and a
handwritten letter from Mr. Miller, this Bel Air is an incredibly
rare opportunity to own a piece of... Read the full description on
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