For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Bradenton, Florida

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon �€" Pro-Touring Custom Built by North Georgia Street Rods. Over $200,000 Invested. Why This Car Is Special The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the most recognized automobiles ever produced in America, and the wagon variant adds a layer of rarity and practicality that hardtop and sedan versions simply cannot match. Chevrolet sold just over one million total vehicles in the 1957 model year, but the Bel Air two-door wagon �€" known to enthusiasts as the Nomad's close cousin �€" was produced in significantly smaller numbers than the bread-and-butter sedan and hardtop body styles. The wagon body came with the same Bel Air trim level, meaning full chrome treatment, two-tone paint capability, and the top-of-the-line interior appointments that made the Bel Air the flagship of the full-size Chevrolet lineup in 1957. What makes this particular 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air significant is not just its body style �€" it's the level of engineering and craftsmanship applied by North Georgia Street Rods, a shop with a long reputation in the pro-touring custom market. This is not a driver-quality restomod. Every major system on the car has been addressed: the chassis, suspension, brakes, drivetrain, electrical, interior, and body. The result is a 1957 Bel Air that carries its original sheetmetal identity while performing on par with a modern sports sedan in terms of ride quality, stopping power, and reliability. The VIN on this car encodes the letter 'J' in the engine position, which in 1957 Chevrolet production coding indicates a V8 engine installation from the factory. This confirms the car left the factory with a V8 under the hood, which is consistent with the powertrain path chosen during the build. The odometer reads just 6,581 miles since the build was completed �€" this car has been driven carefully and preserved since the restoration. Features List Engine: GM 350ci V8, rated at 325 horsepower Transmission: 700R4 Automatic Overdrive Induction: Edelbrock Intake Manifold with 4-Barrel Carburetor Ignition: MSD Ignition System Exhaust: Shorty Headers with Dynomax Mufflers, Dual Exhaust Cooling: Aluminum Radiator with Electric Cooling Fan Climate: Vintage Air A/C Steering: CPP Power Steering Brakes: Power Brake Booster, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with Red Calipers Rear Axle: Ford 9-Inch with 4-Link Setup Front Suspension: Tubular A-Arms with Front Sway Bar Suspension: Air Ride with AFCO Coilover Adjustable Shocks Wheels: 20-Inch Chrome Billet Paint: PPG Base Coat / Clear Coat, Two-Tone Red and Silver White Lighting: HID Headlights, LED Tail Lights Exterior Details: Chrome Bumpers, Nomad Chrome Rear Tailgate Slats, Eddie Motorsports Billet Hood Hinges, All New Stainless Trim Interior: Complete New Legendary Interior, Custom Red and Black Two-Tone Vinyl Seating: Front and Rear Bench Seats Instrumentation: Classic Instruments Gauge Cluster, Factory Dashboard Clock Steering Column: Ididit Tilt Column with Custom Chrome and Billet Steering Wheel Convenience: Power Windows, Electric Power Vent Windows, Billet Gas Pedal Audio: Auto Custom Sound System Safety: Rear Seat Belts, Electric Power Kill Switch Electrical: American AutoWire Wiring Harness, Danchuk Battery Relocation Kit Fuel System: Tanks Inc. Gas Tank Engine Dress: Billet Aluminum Engine Dress-Up Kit, LOKAR Dipsticks Glass and Seals: All New Glass, All New Rubber Seals and Gaskets Hardware: New Handles and Locks Undercarriage: Painted Builder: North Georgia Street Rods Total Investment: Over $200,000 Mechanical The engine is a GM 350 cubic inch V8 producing 325 horsepower. It is topped with an Edelbrock intake manifold and a 4-barrel carburetor �€" a combination that has been a proven street performance standard for decades. The Edelbrock Performer or Performer RPM intake manifolds are widely used in pro-touring applications because they improve airflow and torque across the usable RPM range without sacrificing street manners. Spark delivery is handled by an MSD i