1957 Chevrolet Other for sale $64,995
| 1957 Chevrolet Other $64,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $64,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
You already know that the 57 Chevy is one of the most popular collector cars of all timeand#44; but I guarantee that you havent seen one this nice at your local shows. This 57 Bel Air is quite possibly the nicest weve featuredand#44; and weve sold hundreds of them. The bodywork is pure 1957 Chevy with no additions or deletionsand#44; no modificationsand#44; and nothing to detract from the car that everybody loves. Larkspur Blue comes from the original color chartsand#44; tooand#44; so it has a very authentic 1950s look and theres probably nobody in the western world who doesnt recognize it instantly. But when you get close to this oneand#44; the quality becomes quite readily apparent. The paint is deepand#44; smoothand#44; and glossy beyond what you get from the local body shopand#44; this is professional-grade art. The steel bodywork underneath is probably nicer than it was newand#44; with even the smallest flaws carefully erased. And those gaps around the doors are even enough to pass the Lexus ball bearing test with ease. The chrome was restored to show condition and the stainless was polished or replaced with exact replicas. Now it may seem like were going on and on about the detailsand#44; but the fact isand#44; Im not sure how you could make a car nicer than this. There are a few signs of useand#44; but theres no question that the quality of the build was off-the-charts impressiveand#44; especially considering it was purchased in pieces and put back together. At a glanceand#44; the Harbor Blue interior appears to be nicely restored to pretty much stock conditionand#44; and thats largely true. The upholstery on the seats replicates the original cloth and vinyl in both materials and patternsand#44; and it has a very cool period lookand#44; no doubt about that. But againand#44; its the details that get you. Check out the trick steering wheel that looks like the original but is smallerand#44; fatterand#44; and has a leather wrapper. It also makes for a nice transition into the under-dash Vintage A/C system thats so subtly integrated that you hardly notice its there. The gauges are neat Classic Instruments white-faced dials that fit into the original housings but provide a lot more information (theres even a tach!)and#44; and the original radio remains in the dash for a factory look. All the glass is in great shapeand#44; tooand#44; and the trunk is very neatly finished with a rubber matand#44; and you can see how carefully built it is with the rear-mounted battery and Shockwaves Air Ride suspension controls tucked up on the shelf. The engine is a crate 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 Ram-Jet fuel injectionand#44; providing modern reliability with an old-school look. Finned valve covers add to that familiar high-performance lookand#44; and you have to admit that the look is quintessential Chevrolet. A billet serpentine drive system enhances efficiency and looks greatand#44; especially with the cleverly hidden HVAC lines tucked into the front fender. All the lines and hoses are braided stainless and the big PRC aluminum radiator up front has a cool custom cradle. Its backed by a rugged 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and an upgraded Master Power 9 posi rear endand#44; all of which have been detailed like original. The suspension features Heidts custom A-arms and airbags up front and air shocks in backand#44; and theres a disc brake at all four corners. 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels have a slick look and wear grippy performance rubber. Theres just not enough space to cover all the goodies on this amazing Bel Air. But you can rest assured that we are highly impressed by this carand#44; and after seeing hundreds of themand#44; thats not easy to do. Call today! |