1957 Chevrolet Other for sale $99,900

Chevrolets storied Bel Air is in pretty elite company when it comes to automotive significance. In fact the tri-five era produced some of the most admired classics on the planet with pristine well-restored examples holding five and six digit value exceptionally well. With its classy aesthetics and hot 283/4-speed drivetrain this clean coupe is the kind of well-done cruiser that perpetuates vintage appeal. And if youre in the market for some fully sorted metal thats good on the street and impressive at the show youve found your next head turner!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Delightfully vintage and decidedly fresh this slick Bel Air is proof that Chevrolets decision to take a curvaceous fuselage weld it to a sweeping roofline and decorate it with ample chrome was an excellent idea. Unlike the exaggerated designs of the late 50s and early 60s the cars proportions are spot-on theres appropriate use of trim and the sharp rear fins that would eventually grow to controversial wings are fully integrated into attractive planar surfaces. In 2010 this coupes solid body which had previously benefitted from fresh floors and new quarters was separated from its now completely restored frame. In 2011 a correct coat of Onyx Black 2-stage highlighted new glass and vibrant trim. And today this Chevy rolls as one fantastic bowtie that pretty much creates a 1-car parade wherever it goes!

ENGINE

In the late 50s Chevrolets 283 cubic inch Super Turbo Fire V8 was a common choice for factory GM performance. With an advertised 220 horsepower its an impressive piece even in todays world of 300 horsepower grocery getters. And when optioned with an aluminum intake and two Carter 4-barrels like this drop-tops EB stamped mill it hit the pavement 270 horses strong! At the top of the bright orange mill a correct oil bath air cleaner funnels wind in to the aforementioned carbs and intake. At the base of that intake correct 997 heads hang stamped and silver-detailed valve covers over a correct Duntov cam. At the back of those heads a dual-point centrifugal throw distributor shoots fire through loomed plug wires. Once those fires have been lit a tagged radiator circulates coolant through pliable hoses and authentic squeeze clamps. Once that air and fuel is torched Rams Horn exhaust manifolds whisk spent gases in to big true-dual pipes. Once combustion is created new V-belts spin a tagged Delco-Remy generator opposite a tagged Delco yellow cap battery. And since this small block was thoroughly rebuilt in 2015 everything in the cars monochromatic engine bay is complete clean and well sorted.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Under this slick Bel Air a straight Satin Black frame rides a plethora of clean suspension parts. Above that sturdy chassis a tough layer of undercoating protects solid floorpans. Behind the engine a 60s-era Borg Warner twists torque to a correct posi-traction rear end thats fitted with moderate 3.42 gears. A manual steering rack provides vintage turning characteristics. Confident stops come courtesy of manual drum brakes. At the center of the floor a 2.5-inch true-dual exhaust system pipes spent gases through deep-sounding turbo mufflers. And power meets the pavement thanks to 14-inch steelies which spin old-fashioned 8.00-14 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls around ornate spinner hubcaps.

INTERIOR

Featuring a stunning array of black and silver accents this tri-fives factory-correct interior is both clean and impressive. At the center of the car silver-detailed seats wear a striking combination of