Vehicle Description
While the Bel Air and their anodized quarter panels get all the
attention, the humble 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-door post coupe makes a
claim for being the cleanest of the '57 Chevys. With trim that
echoes its older brothers in the Shoebox Chevy family, the 150 gets
by with a minimum of flashy trim, yet retains that timeless 1957
look. This very handsome coupe is the recipient of a very
high-quality restoration with a few tasteful upgrades that make it
a fantastic cruiser and a casual show car that can be driven with
pride.
There are few better colors on a '57 Chevy than bright red, and the
finish on this car is very nice. Bodywork was well done, and there
are no signs of previous damage or repairs, just clean sheetmetal.
Detailing is crisp, and with the 150 trim on the quarters, the
slight dip under the rear window is much more pronounced, giving
the car more character that's often lost in the over-abundance of
chrome on the Bel Air. Speaking of chrome, the bumpers, grille, and
other bright parts have been refinished to a very high standard and
you'll note that extra time was taken to ensure that all the
stainless trim lines up properly. Correct Chevrolet badges have
been installed front and rear, with the stylized 'V' that
symbolizes V8 power under the hood, and all the glass is bright and
clear. Nothing has been shaved or removed, and externally, this car
is a lot closer to stock than it would appear at first glance.
Inside, you'll find an all-new interior with a clean, simple look,
from the black seat covers to the very cool pleated door panels.
New black carpets are on the floor, covered by matching black
rubber mats with inset Chevrolet logos, and overhead there's a
fresh headliner that's taut and wrinkle-free. The original gauges
still live in the dash, and they've been augmented by a set of
auxiliary gauges hanging underneath. That shifter looks like it
should be controlling an old-school manual gearbox, but it's
actually connected to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission. The
original radio still lives in the center of the dash and is joined
by a Grant GT steering wheel that updates the look just a little.
The trunk is proof that this is a super-clean car and also packs a
vintage bias-ply spare tire and jack assembly.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch V8, which, as a small block Chevy,
was an easy swap. Topped by an Edelbrock carburetor and Holley
intake, it's a strong runner that sticks to the tried-and-true
formula. A few chrome dress-up items add a bit of sparkle and
there's Chevy Orange paint on the block, so it's not really
breaking any new ground, but that's not really the point. A modern
dual master cylinder was installed for safety and long-tube headers
dump into a true dual exhaust system with a pair of Flowmaster
mufflers and cool angle-cut tips under the rear bumper. The
aforementioned TH350 3-speed automatic transmission feeds the
original rear end, so this car is a pleasant highway cruiser and it
sits exactly right thanks to a stock-style suspension and a set of
traction bars out back. It rolls on a set of chrome REV wheels and
recent 235/15/17 front and 285/40/17 rear performance radials.
It's amazing what a difference a few pieces of trim make. Without
the big Bel Air panels, this super clean 150 looks like an entirely
different car, one that's lighter and better suited for battle on
the streets. Give us a call today!
