Vehicle Description
It's no secret that we love 1957 Chevys here at Streetside
Classics, but the way they sell also proves that you love them too!
With timeless looks and the ability to become just about anything
you can imagine, there are few better choices for your next car
than this lovely 1957 Bel Air 2-door post coupe.
The color is called really the only one that always looks great on
a '57 Chevy: Matador Red. Thanks to a comprehensive restoration
several years ago, it was given a full body makeover that included
smoothing every parking lot ding it ever acquired, straightening
every panel, and making sure that the two-stage urethane paint had
a mile-deep shine. A close examination will reveal the usual signs
of use and age, but that only proves that the car is working as
intended and from five feet away it still looks fantastic. The
high-visibility finish suits the '57 just fine, because you don't
buy a 1957 Chevy of any kind if you want to keep a low profile. And
you already know that chrome isn't cheap and the '57 is literally
covered in the stuff, so you're in luck here because it's all in
good shape. The side trim could be polished to a chrome-like shine
and the emblems could be upgraded, but there aren't many complaints
here!
The interior is as subtle as the exterior is flashy. With
factory-looking cloth and vinyl upholstery on the original bench
seats, they didn't stray too far from the original recipe, giving
it that familiar funky look that '57s have. Black carpets prevent
red overload, but it does have red floor mats to add a little
brightness. Factory gauges are joined by a trio of aftermarket
dials underneath, so the original loo prevails but you get a lot
more information about the engine's condition. And yes, that's a
Hurst 4-speed poking out of the floor. A modern AM/FM/cassette
stereo head unit slots neatly into the dash for a little
entertainment while you're cruising, but the dash keeps its flashy
1950s look. The trunk is tidy, too, with a correct rubber and a
custom cover for the spare tire.
Small block Chevy power is a given in a '57 like this, and it's
obvious that with 327 cubic inches on tap, not only was it built to
drive, but that someone intended for this one to run as great as it
looks. The usual stuff like a 4-barrel carb and polished Edelbrock
intake manifold helps it build power and like all small block
Chevys, it loves to rev and feels like it could pull forever. Other
upgrades include front disc brakes with a new dual reservoir master
cylinder and power brake booster, an alternator, and an Optima
battery. The engine bay is tidy and the chassis shows off what you
get when you start with a car from down south: a little surface
scale but no critical rust issues. A new Flowmaster exhaust system
sounds great and there's a fresh gas tank hanging out back to
improve reliability. Cool REV aluminum wheels look like vintage
Torque Thrusts and wear modern 225/40/18 front and 245/40/20 rear
performance radials.
You can probably count on this car landing a new home pretty
quickly, given how well finished it is, and there's definitely no
shortage of '57 Chevy fans. Call today!
