Vehicle Description
�1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible For Sale in Freeland,
Washington 98249
This is a stunning, numbers-matching 1957 Bel Air Convertible.�
Complete with its original Power Pack setup, and finished in
spectacular Onyx Black, with red and silver vinyl interior.� There
are few more iconic collector cars than the '57 Chevy
Convertible.�The 1957 Bel Air Convertible's escalating values is
proof that even with a mass-produced car, the rules of supply and
demand prevail.
In short, EVERYONE loves '57 Chevys. � The restoration is
approximately 20 years old. The odometer shows 92,251 miles
however, since the frame off restoration, there has only been 2,092
miles put on this classic Bel Air. It has been perfectly preserved
in climate-controlled stasis, so it remains fresh, crisp, and ready
to show. Paint and bodywork are excellent.�This car is authentic in
it's restoration and looks like it just rolled off the showroom
floor.�It comes complete with fender skirts. The chrome and
stainless restoration are magnificent!� From the wide grille and
rubber-tipped "Dagmars," to the bright side panels that mark this
as a Bel Air model, to the gold anodized V emblems front and rear
that symbolize a V8 engine under the hood, all the little details
are beautifully restored. � Both front and rear bench seats use
correct patterns and materials, including the tufted buttons on the
seat backs, and the door panels are like new.�The dash is full of
restored gauges, and the color-matched steering wheel shows no
cracks or signs of wear.� An original AM radio still lives in the
dash, and right underneath is a glove box full of original owner�s
manuals.�The seller has also acquired a large 1957 Shop Manual that
will go with the car. Correct carpets are protected by a set of
matching floor mats, while overhead there's a neatly fitted power
convertible top.� The trunk is correctly restored with a rubber
mat, with the spare mounted in the trunk.�� A 283 Power Pack V8
lives under the hood, and uses a 4-barrel carb and dual exhaust to
deliver 220 horsepower.� Performance is lively with great V8 sounds
and a healthy burble from the dual tailpipes that exit under the
rear bumper. � Coated in traditional Chevy Orange, the engine is
highly correct, right down to the original generator with integral
power steering pump on its back.� Underneath, the chassis is clean
and ready to show, with a 2-speed Power Glide driving the original
rear end.� Red oxide primer on the floors is how they were built
originally, and it rolls on a set of 7.50-14 wide whites with
spinner hubcaps.� Well-restored '57 Chevy's seem recession-proof,
with prices that remain rock-solid.� This one could be considered a
blue-chip investment, and its current condition is a testament to
the quality of the restoration. � Seller is the current owner since
2002.� It has been mostly for parades and auto shows.�The previous
owner, after restoration, displayed in auto shows only.� This car
won a National Silver Award at Western National for Excellence July
23, 1993.� Out of 1000 points possible, this car had 947 points,
almost a Gold Award. � Hagerty Valuation $78,300-$157,000