1957 Chevrolet Other for sale $99,900

Sometimes a hobby turns into obsession the best simply isnt good enough and the student eventually becomes the teacher. With that in mind we cant think of a better car to be obsessed with than the Chevy Bel Air. Long coveted by pretty much anyone who has an affinity for mixing chrome and gasoline tri-fives like this sweet 57 continue to prove that in the realm of mobility age increases desirability. But this isnt just some fixed-to-cruise charmer thatll look good in front of the local Dairy Queen. Its a highly correct drop-top thats benefitted from a comprehensive frame-off restoration. Looking for some solid throwback metal thats been polished for the 21st century? Then take a look at your next classic!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Much more impressive than when it originally rolled down GMs storied Flint assembly line this well-done Chevy has been transformed into a super slick cruiser that consistently turns heads. Its glossy Onyx Black façade is the product of a detailed frame-off restoration that was completed in 1998. Naturally that rebuild included a full strip of the cars chassis and sheetmetal which lead to the installation of new rocker panels. Not surprisingly those panels complete fit and finish thats almost good enough to turn reflections into reality. And ultimately it all adds up to one super cool classic that thanks to its spectacular combination of color and trim has an absolutely magnetic presence!

The 57 is certainly the most well-known of the tri-fives with brilliant chrome and crisp retro styling that strikes a perfect balance between grandiose 50s bling and exaggerated 60s proportions. That styling begins with a heavy body-width bumper that props a clean Bel Air grille behind a pristine Chevrolet crest and two clear parking lamps. Above that crest gold header ornamentation rides between hooded T3 headlights and 57 Chevy-exclusive spear bullets and spoons. At the sides of those lights classic tri-five stainless is flanked by gold fender louvers and dent-free rocker guards. Above those louvers curvaceous chrome trim splits the difference between a small mirror tinted glass polished wipers and guarded door handles. Behind that mirror power-operated vinyl folds in front of angled antennas. And behind those antennas peaked fin caps highlight a second chrome bumper 57 Chevy-exclusive taillights and trademark trunk ornamentation.

ENGINE

In 1957 Chevrolets 283 cubic inch Turbo Fire V8 was the most common choice for factory GM performance. It made solid power created plenty of torque and even in todays world of 300 horsepower grocery getters is still lively and impressive. Follow this Bel Airs deep Onyx shine in to its muted engine bay and youll find a fully rebuilt small block thats been layered in a thick coat of Chevy Orange skin. At the top of that legendary mill an old school Satin Black air cleaner funnels wind in to a familiar Rochester carburetor thats equipped with stainless fluid lines and a glass AC filter bowl. At the base of that carb a vintage intake feeds air and fuel in to proven cast iron heads that are capped by stamped and silver-detailed valve covers. At the back of those heads a traditional points distributor shoots fire through pliable plug wires. Once those fires have been lit a big radiator circulates coolant through GM branded hoses and vintage squeeze clamps. Once combustion is created traditional V-belts spin a tagged Delco-Remy generator opposite factory power steering. Once combustion is extinguished stock exhaust manifolds whisk spent gases in to true-dual pipes. And items like correct decals and a Delco yellow cap battery topper set a retro