Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
THIS 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR IS LOCATED IN: WINDSOR, NJ 08561
The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950–1981 model years. Initially only the two door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952, as distinct from the Styleline and Fleetline models for the remainder of the range. With the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles. The Bel Air continued with various other trim level designations until US production ceased in 1975. Production continued in Canada, for its home market only, through the 1981 model year.
Second generation (1955–1957)
The 1957 Bel Air is considered by many to be "an icon of its age. . .right alongside Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Leave it to Beaver," and is among the most recognizable American cars of all time; well-maintained examples, especially Sport Coupes and Convertibles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are roomy, with tastefully restrained, period use tail fins and chrome. A second automatic transmission, Turboglide was optional. While the original two-speed Powerglide continued unchanged, Turboglide provided a continuously variable gear-ratio which made "shifting" imperceptible. The shift quadrant on Turboglide cars followed a "P R N D Gr" pattern.
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR
CLEAN TITLE IN HAND
BLACK/WHITE EXTERIOR WITH SILVER/BLACK INTERIOR
ICONIC, GREAT LOOKING, NUMBERS-MATCHING SUBSTANTIALLY ORIGINAL 1957 CHEVY BEL-AIR SEDAN WITH MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES AND A SOLID BODY
HAS BEEN IN A MOVIE (IN THE FINAL SCENE OF THE MOVIE "DIAMONDS TO DUST"), WEDDING, HIGH-SCHOOL PROM, AND WAS FEATURED IN A CHEVY MAGAZINE
THE CAR WAS PROFESSIONALLY REPAINTED, AND THE HEADLINER REPLACED IN 2019
283 C.I. V8 ENGINE (REBUILT 9,000 MILES AGO)
2-SPEED POWER GLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ORIGINAL FEATURES: ENGINE BLOCK, DRIVETRAIN, INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, VALVE COVERS, ACCESSORIES EXCEPT ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR; REAR AXLE; DOORS AND BODY PANELS; FRAME; WINDOW GLASS AND COMPONENTS; CHROME FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS; CHROME FRONT AND REAR BUMPER GUARDS; REAR VIEW MIRROR
RESTORATIONS/UPGRADES: PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB 2019; PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED NEW HEADLINER 2019; ORIGINAL AM RADIO PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED; ORIGINAL RADIATOR PROFESSIONALLY RE-CORED AND REPAINTED; ORIGINAL CARBURETOR PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT; NEW STARTER MOTOR/SOLENOID 2021; NEW NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH 2021; NEW MUFFLER 2019; ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED THE ORIGINAL VACUUM MOTOR; COKER RADIAL TIRES WITH CORRECT 2.25 INCH WIDE-WHITEWALLS;
THERE IS A BATTERY KILL INSTALLED ON THE BATTERY, THIS CAN BE ENGAGED WHENEVER THE CAR IS NOT IN USE, THIS CAN BE DONE BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE UNTIL THERE IS NO CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY, THIS WILL PREVENT ANY ELECTRICAL DRAW FROM THE BATTERY
WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGE KEPT
RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CLASSIC!
1957 Chevrolet
Bel Air
Description
THIS 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR IS LOCATED IN: WINDSOR, NJ 08561
The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950–1981 model years. Initially only the two door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952, as distinct from the Styleline and Fleetline models for the remainder of the range. With the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles. The Bel Air continued with various other trim level designations until US production ceased in 1975. Production continued in Canada, for its home market only, through the 1981 model year.
Second generation (1955–1957)
The 1957 Bel Air is considered by many to be "an icon of its age. . .right alongside Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Leave it to Beaver," and is among the most recognizable American cars of all time; well-maintained examples, especially Sport Coupes and Convertibles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are roomy, with tastefully restrained, period use tail fins and chrome. A second automatic transmission, Turboglide was optional. While the original two-speed Powerglide continued unchanged, Turboglide provided a continuously variable gear-ratio which made "shifting" imperceptible. The shift quadrant on Turboglide cars followed a "P R N D Gr" pattern.
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR
CLEAN TITLE IN HAND
BLACK/WHITE EXTERIOR WITH SILVER/BLACK INTERIOR
ICONIC, GREAT LOOKING, NUMBERS-MATCHING SUBSTANTIALLY ORIGINAL 1957 CHEVY BEL-AIR SEDAN WITH MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES AND A SOLID BODY
HAS BEEN IN A MOVIE (IN THE FINAL SCENE OF THE MOVIE "DIAMONDS TO DUST"), WEDDING, HIGH-SCHOOL PROM, AND WAS FEATURED IN A CHEVY MAGAZINE
THE CAR WAS PROFESSIONALLY REPAINTED, AND THE HEADLINER REPLACED IN 2019
283 C.I. V8 ENGINE (REBUILT 9,000 MILES AGO)
2-SPEED POWER GLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ORIGINAL FEATURES: ENGINE BLOCK, DRIVETRAIN, INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, VALVE COVERS, ACCESSORIES EXCEPT ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR; REAR AXLE; DOORS AND BODY PANELS; FRAME; WINDOW GLASS AND COMPONENTS; CHROME FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS; CHROME FRONT AND REAR BUMPER GUARDS; REAR VIEW MIRROR
RESTORATIONS/UPGRADES: PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB 2019; PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED NEW HEADLINER 2019; ORIGINAL AM RADIO PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED; ORIGINAL RADIATOR PROFESSIONALLY RE-CORED AND REPAINTED; ORIGINAL CARBURETOR PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT; NEW STARTER MOTOR/SOLENOID 2021; NEW NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH 2021; NEW MUFFLER 2019; ELECTRIC WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED THE ORIGINAL VACUUM MOTOR; COKER RADIAL TIRES WITH CORRECT 2.25 INCH WIDE-WHITEWALLS;
THERE IS A BATTERY KILL INSTALLED ON THE BATTERY, THIS CAN BE ENGAGED WHENEVER THE CAR IS NOT IN USE, THIS CAN BE DONE BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE UNTIL THERE IS NO CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY, THIS WILL PREVENT ANY ELECTRICAL DRAW FROM THE BATTERY
WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGE KEPT
RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CLASSIC!
Specifications
- Stock #
- 3390
- Miles
- 54,478
- Engine
- 283 V8
- Transmission
- 2-SPEED POWERGLIDE
- Exterior
- Black/White
- Interior
- Black & Silver