Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Station Wagon
"Workaday wonders, Chevrolet station wagons! In 6 passenger models
the rear seats fold flush with the floor, extending the load
platform 35 inches. Interiors in "Two Tens" and "One Fifties" are
of washable vinyl that thrives on hard wear.". From the 1957 dealer
brochure which features the myriad of models and configurations
available that year. It was common for station wagons to have
catchy nicknames and were officially sold as the Beauville, the
Townsman, the Handyman, and of course, the Nomad.
For consignment, a 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-door station wagon showing
4,331 miles which are not actual. This fine example was subjected
to a frame off restoration and new interior, (not vinyl!), along
with a big block under the hood. With paint technology advances
over the decades, this turquoise and ivory wagon likely has a
deeper and more durable shine than a showroom example in 1957.
Exterior
Officially Tropic Turquoise and Imperial Ivory, the bi-colored
panels are intersected by the flying jet trim piece with a jet
stream that extends almost to the classic rear fin, which is
completely framed by robust chrome trim, angled sharply inward and
meeting up with the half moon tail lights over a rather ornate rear
bumper. Whew! There's a lot going on back there! In front, its
torpedoes away with two hood ornaments embedded in the sheet metal
and pointed rubber fronted bumpers capping the miles of chrome
around the grille. The center bar is a focal point as the portion
that holds the marker lights and Chevrolet with central bowties,
while the round headlights are framed in artful black bezels, the
top slightly pinched to match the body fold on the fender. 17-inch
polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels complete the package
and a single, touched up chip is the only exterior imperfection we
find.
Interior
Two shades of gray tweed adorn the door panels in clean and tidy
presentation and electric window switches are included, but you'll
still have to crank the vent window old school style. The split
bench seat is also handsomely patterned with the gray tweed and in
excellent condition, matched in quality by the rear bench. Artist
designers sculpted a beautiful steering wheel with four different
colors including chrome trim pieces and the gray painted column has
a tachometer attached. Turquoise, ivory, and gray make up the
layers and sections of the dashboard where the stock gauges are
supplemented by a tri pack mounted lower, under the vent controls
and AM/FM/Cassette radio in the mid panel. An ivory knobbed Hurst
shifter rises from the floor which is covered cleanly in medium
pile gray carpet. The tweed headliner is perfect, and the cargo
area wears that same thick gray carpet and looks practically
new.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a show worthy powerplant, a clean 502ci V8 with a
4-barrel carburetor, a polished A/C unit, and teal colored ignition
wires. It's mated to a Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission from
1968 which sends power to the rear axle and 3.36 gears. Disc brakes
are on front with the traditional drums in the back.
Undercarriage
Red oxide undercarriage paint is used and is the primary color
underneath with a black painted frame, axle, and suspension
components, and it's all very clean. Surface rust is minor and a
drop or two transmission fluid is seen on the M20, but otherwise
dry conditions abound. The dual exhaust comes from headers and
meets a pair of FlowMaster mufflers before exiting out the back
through showy chrome tips. Suspension consists of coil springs up
front and leaf springs out back.
Drive-Ability
This stunner fired right up with a mighty roar, tempered by the
FlowMasters, and the M20 glided into first gear, and away we go on
a 50's adventure around the test loop, imaging hitting the open
road, kids in tow, and picnic baskets in the back. With bigger and
wider wheels and tires than it would have come with, the wagon is
now a more surefooted and well handling car and the glistening
paint and straight panels make you feel like a star driving it. For
functionality, we note the horn only clicks when pressed and the
heater blower does not work. Beyond that, all operations work as
intended. 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.
There's no indication this car was shown much by our consignor,
which affords you the opportunity to get this beautiful wagon out
there in the world for all to see. You may be considering a sedan
or coupe, but have you seen this wagon? It might shift your focus.
It certainly shifted ours! Stop in soon or call the mall today.
A57B103704
A-1500 Series
57-1957
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
103704-Sequential Unit Number
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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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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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