HIGHLIGHTS: • Beautiful top-shelf restoration! Show stopper! • Same
owner 30+ years! • Black on gray! • 283 V8 w/ 3-speed manual! • VC
VIN V8 Bel Air! • Truly meticulous resto, and highly correct BODY
OVERVIEW: This Bel Air was restored for a private, North Carolina
collector in the early 1990s. It was driven very infrequently
post-restoration, and still presents almost as a fresh restoration.
As a result, everything about it is absolutely stunning! This was
no low-budget, backyard restoration. This is a meticulously
restored car that presents in factory condition for 1957, down to
the sticker on the air cleaner, the generator, the wiper motor, and
more. The body is straight, the panels align nicely, and it has all
the hallmarks of what today would be a 6-figure restoration. Even
the undercarriage is super clean! All exterior trim is present and
in excellent condition. This Bel Air is truly top shelf! PAINT
CONDITION OVERVIEW: This Bel Air was fully repainted during the
restoration, and had a color change from its original Surf
Green/Highland Green two-tone to solid Onyx Black. Most would agree
that this was a tasteful change! Black is a challenging color to
get right, and to spray correctly, but the painter sure knew what
they were doing with this one. It looks like glass, and shines like
a diamond! Imperfections are at a truly extreme minimum, especially
considering the age of the restoration. This car looks more like it
was painted last year rather than last century! INTERIOR CONDITION
OVERVIEW: Originally equipped with a green interior, this car was
changed to a black/gray two-tone interior during the
restoration-once again, a very tasteful change from the original
color. Much like the exterior, wear and imperfections are at an
extreme minimum. All interior soft materials look andshow
fantastically, and just like the exterior this car presents like a
much more recent restoration than it is. There are no
modifications, no goofy gauges mounted under the dash, and no
aftermarket stereo rammed into the dash-just pure 1957 Chevy style
the way it was intended to be! Even the gauges look fantastic, and
what's more they appear to work correctly too. This Bel Air is a
time machine back to the mid-century era! MECHANICAL OVERVIEW:
Under the hood is a period-correct 283 V8, a tried and true choice
for any Tri-Five Chevrolet! This '57 purrs like an absolute kitten
and sounds great through dual exhaust. This car fires up with ease
every time. It's quiet and confident exhaust note is exactly what
you expect from a vintage luxury vehicle. The 3-speed manual
transmission shifts smoothly, and adds that extra level of
driver-engagement most enthusiasts seek in a classic car. This car
is also now equipped with the optional overdrive unit, activated by
a lever under the dash-perfect for that extra "giddy up" needed for
passing or merging, and a unique option for conversation as well.
Overall, the driving quality of this car matches the cosmetic
quality perfectly, and it is simply a pleasure to operate. WHAT
YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS CAR: • Top-shelf, high-quality restoration
sure to satisfy most Tri-Five snobs and enthusiasts alike • Super
clean presentation • Lengthy ownership by private collector •
Fantastic color combination! WHAT YOU MIGHT HATE ABOUT THIS CAR: •
Repainted in non-original colors • Manual transmissions aren't for
everyone DOES IT NEED ANYTHING? • The original-style, restoration
correct tires are old • The original AM radio does not power on
WHAT BUYER IS LOOKING FOR THIS CAR? Whether you're a Tri-Five
enthusiast looking for a collection centerpiece, or simply a
mid-century admirer looking to take your garage aesthetic to the
next level, this black '57 is sure to satisfy! Contact Rare Rides
Company at 980-306-8100 or
[email protected] for more information
The advertised price for this vehicle includes the $250 document
fee added by Rare Rides Company. Rare Rides Company does not
collect tax, tag or title fees. Title Status: CLEAN DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning N/A Heater YES Speedometer YES Odometer YES Oil
PSI Gauge/Light YES Temperature Gauge/Light YES Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer N/A Wipers YES Windows YES Horn YES Radio NO Headlights
YES Tail Lights YES Brake Lights YES Reverse Lights YES Turn
Signals YES Emergency Brake YES 4x4/AWD N/A Tire Condition: High
tread, old Keys - Ignition YES, Door YES, Trunk YES Seatbelts
Front: YES Rear: YES Runs & Drives YES
