For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

"There were 6,103 Nomads produced in 1957. This was the first year for the iconic 283 cubic inch engine.Special features unique to the 1957 Nomad are the quarter panel crown moldings, quarter panel aluminum inserts, tear drop shaped rear wheel well openings. The 1957 Nomad, like the 1956 model, also has a hidden fuel/gas tank fill. This time Chevrolet hid it above the left tail light in the stainless steel molding." Chevy Nomad Club.org

For consignment, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad showing 29 miles, but the true miles are unknown. If you've browsed the mall inventory before, you know we're no strangers to Tri-Fives, but Nomads are rare and desirable visitors here and they don't last long.

Exterior
Look at that profile! The fin and wedge are iconic of course, but the floating roofline over the unfettered greenhouse of glass in back is simply a game changer. If Batman had a family, this is the car for him with its elongated and exaggerated panels and proportions, here in single stage Onyx Black paint with the trimmings of '57 Bel Air including the latticed tailgate and double jet hood ornaments poised like a drawn archery arrow. Dagmar bumpers and big chrome adorn the front and 15-inch American Racing Salt Flat wheels look the part, wrapped in slightly staggered size tires. Triple cabochon markers cling to the front fender, our mid line spear is accompanied by a pinstripe on each side, and the roofline is ruled by character lines from side to side. Imperfections are present and include chips, cracking, scratches and scuffs on the roof, other chips throughout including on edges, peeling plate on the bumper, bubbling and rough surface in the paint as well as crazing throughout.

Interior
Pebble print and silver vinyl dress the door panels with the print showing a touch of exposure discoloration, but both doors are fully intact and retain their metallic switchgear and hardware. The split bench and rear bench share the materials and are in overall good condition, featuring accenting button tufts and an overall uniform presentation. A silver steering wheel wears a chrome horn ring and fronts the simple instrument cluster with protruding gauge housing and mesh style mid panel. There's a Stewart Warner tachometer to the side of the column and an AM radio in the center of the dash, and the glossy black dash top is a curvaceous feast for the eyes. Black loop carpet covers the floor including in the way back area, where a wood paneled tailgate shows some delamination in an otherwise clean environment. Chrome roof bows dress up the gray headliner above which presents in great shape.

Drivetrain
A date correct 283ci is under the hood looking mostly original with the exception of an aluminum radiator. It's rated at 185 horsepower and is fueled via a 4-barrel carburetor. Setting the car into motion is a Powerglide 2-speed automatic which sends power to 3.55 gears in back. The wagon has power steering and air conditioning and runs on a 12 volt system.

Undercarriage
Clean driver conditions prevail underneath where we find dual exhaust through stock style mufflers after a connective H-pipe terminating at a pair of steel pipes at the rear corners. Power drum brakes are employed on all four wheels, and suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear.

Drive-Ability
We take the coolest family cruiser onto the test loop where sun streams in from all angles creating a bright interior as the 283 glides the car into action. There's adequate power on tap here and great visibility. The transmission, however, seems to flare and slip at high RPM's and the car pulls to the right. We also note the heater blower, radio, and odometer are not working. All other functions work as they 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.

No cell phones. No game boys. No backseat screen. Kids in the back enjoyed the views out the windows which sparked imagination and created memories as the scenery went by. Here is a spectacular and highly sought after classic. She's not perfect with plenty of room for next level improvements, but we wouldn't hesitate to show this car exactly as is!

VC57B120992

V-V8
C-2400 Series BelAir
57-1957
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
120992-Sequential Unit Number

NO TRIM TAG

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 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 www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us 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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