For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Sun Valley, California

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - LS6 Custom Build Build Type: Comprehensive Restoration & Award-Winning Custom / Hot Rod Origin: Canadian-Built Full-Size Chevrolet Powertrain & Performance Engine: 5.7L LS6 V8 • Built by Street & Performance • Fuel-injected • Chrome and polished components throughout Transmission: GM 4L65E Automatic (built, new at installation) Differential: Limited-slip Exhaust: • Custom mandrel-bent system • Fully Jet-Hot coated • Dual exhaust outlets This Bel Air is powered by a LS6 V8, delivering modern reliability and performance while maintaining classic American muscle character. The drivetrain was selected to match the caliber of the build, offering effortless power and smooth cruising. Chassis, Suspension & Braking Frame: • Full custom replacement chassis • Built approximately 10+ years ago • Completely smoothed, painted, and detailed Suspension: • Polished C4 Corvette suspension • Custom-built sway bars • Rack-and-pinion steering Brakes: • Wilwood 6-piston polished calipers • 14-inch cross-drilled, powder-coated rotors on all four corners • Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes This Bel Air rides on a fully modernized foundation, offering exceptional handling, braking, and drivability far beyond stock specifications. Exterior & Body Exterior Color: Yellow with custom flame graphics Paintwork: • Complete repaint • Custom-painted plates • Stamped and bead-rolled flames, including frame details Body Modifications: • Smoothed and shaved body panels • Filled, narrowed, and smoothed bumpers • Custom front bumper bullets • Fabricated flame-rolled inner fenders • Flame-rolled roll pan • Rolled flame details on outer front fenders Mirrors: Dual chrome mirrors Lighting: Back-up lights The exterior is a true showpiece, with craftsmanship visible from every angle. This car debuted at Cobo Hall and has won numerous awards, reflecting the quality and detail invested. Wheels & Tires Wheels: • 18-inch chrome wheels (front) • 20-inch chrome wheels (rear) Tires: • Front: 225/40R18 - Toyo Proxes 4 Plus • Rear: 295/40R20 - Toyo Proxes ST III The staggered setup gives the car an aggressive stance while maintaining street-friendly performance. Interior & Comfort Interior Color: Gray leather Seats: Custom leather seating Dashboard: Padded Steering Wheel: • Impala Sport steering wheel • Mounted on a tilt steering column Instrumentation: • Aftermarket gauges • Analog clock Shifter: Aftermarket Windows: Power windows Climate Control: • Air conditioning • Aftermarket A/C system Audio: • AM/FM radio • CD stereo • Bluetooth capability • Aftermarket speakers Safety & Convenience: • Lap belts • Cup holders The interior balances custom luxury with classic style, offering modern conveniences without losing the authentic 1950s character. Convertible Top Top Color: Black Operation: Power-operated Condition: Excellent, no rips or tears Additional Highlights • Custom aluminum fuel tank with flame detailing • Over 4,000 hours of labor • One-of-a-kind build • Award-winning show car • Automatic transmission • Designed to be both show-quality and drivable Summary: This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is a no-expense-spared, professionally executed custom build that blends iconic Tri-Five styling with modern LS power and Corvette-based handling. With over 4,000 hours invested, a Street & Performance LS6, a custom C4-based chassis, and award-winning craftsmanship throughout, this Bel Air is a rolling work of art built to the highest standard.