1957 Chevrolet Other for sale $86,995
| 1957 Chevrolet Other $86,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $86,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
On the list of the worlds most desirable carsand#44; more than a few of us have the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible. They made zillions of themand#44; yet the good ones continue to bring big moneyand#44; suggesting that rarity isnt a factor. After taking a good look at this wonderful Tropical Turquoise ragtopand#44; I think the actual explanation is that people simply fall in love. Treated to a comprehensive restoration about five years agoand#44; this 57 Chevy Bel Air is a shining example of 50s style all wrapped in a neat pastel wrapper that recalls poodle skirts and early rock-n-roll. Getting beyond the imageand#44; youll find that this is a downright gorgeous car that was correctly restored. The finish is the right color without any metallics or pearls in the paintand#44; so it looks right with a spectacular shine. The body was straightened and any rust issues were addressed while it was stripped to a bare shelland#44; and the reassembly process was infinitely more careful than the assembly lineand#44; so it fits together quite neatly. All the chrome was refinishedand#44; including the 1-piece California bumpers and anodized V on the hood that warns onlookers that theres a V8 under the hood. It might show a few very minor signs of useand#44; but showing up in this car is still a big event. The two-tone interior was correctly restoredand#44; tooand#44; ranging from the button-tufted seat backs to the door panels with their swooping brightwork. A few very cleverly-integrated modifications make this a fantastic cruiserand#44; including the under-dash A/C unit that almost disappears until you go looking for itand#44; and an AM/FM radio with a remote CD changer for entertainment. The gaugesand#44; steering wheeland#44; and other dashboard components were all refinished to factory specsand#44; and just as with the exterior trimand#44; the bright instrument panel sparkles like new. Color-matched seat belts were added for safety and the floor mats were made from the same materials as the rest of the interiorand#44; so they blend in and help protect the rugs. The white convertible top is power actuatedand#44; although youll only need it for emergenciesand#44; and the trunk is finished as original with a rubber mat and full-sized spare tire with jack assembly. A recently rebuilt 350 cubic inch V8 was plopped between the fenders and looks just right with its massive forward-facing air cleaner and Chevy Orange paint. The 350 4-barrel engine puts out plenty of popand#44; which makes this ragtop feel quick around town and with an upgrade to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmissionand#44; its an easy cruiser anywhere you go. Other obvious upgrades include a big alternatorand#44; a dual reservoir master cylinder with power assistand#44; and the A/C with R134a refrigerant. Theres also an oversized Griffin radiator and clutch fan to keep air moving over the condenserand#44; even in trafficand#44; and front disc brakes are a smart safety upgrade. During the restorationand#44; the suspension and brakes were rebuilt and a new dual exhaust system was installedand#44; so it has a nice V8 bark without being too aggressive. Brand new steel wheels were painted to match the body and fitted with original hubcaps and 215/75/14 BFGoodrich Silvertown wide whitewall radials. The 57 Chevy is an iconand#44; but that doesnt mean it cant be improved. With all the creature comforts and some safety upgradesand#44; this is the Bel Air you want to own if you love to drive. Call today! |