1957 Chevrolet Bel Air150210 Convertible on 2040-cars
Ballico, California, United States
I am always available by mail at: caryncttunon@ukdesigners.org . THIS IS THE KIND OF RESTORED 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE THAT ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS DREAM OF FINDING!
THIS EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE CAME OUT OF THE ESTATE OF A COLLECTOR OF VERY FINE CONCOURS CARS, SOME OF WHICH WERE SHOWN
AT SUCH HIGHLY REGARDED SHOWS AS PEBBLE BEACH!
THE 1957 CHEVROLET REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR, BEAUTIFUL AND ICONIC AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS EVER BUILT, AND THIS
ONE EXEMPLIFIES THE MODEL AT ITS FINEST! THIS FABULOUS FULLY RESTORED BEL AIR IS READY TO SHOW, WIN TROPHIES, AND
ENJOY!
A “PROFESSIONAL” MECHANICAL & COSMETIC RESTORATION WAS PERFORMED THAT HAS BROUGHT THIS FABULOUS 1957 CHEVROLET
CONVERTIBLE BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY! IT IS STOCK EXACTLY AS IT LEFT THE FACTORY! ALTHOUGH MANY PEOPLE WOULD PUT
THIS CAR IN A MUSEUM, IT DESERVES TO BE SHOWN AND OUT CRUISING, WITH ITS DRIVER SITTING BEHIND THE WHEEL WEARING
THE BIGGEST SMILE YOU’VE EVER SEEN!
PRIOR TO RESTORATION, THIS WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR “SURVIVOR”, THAT HAD
BEEN EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR & MAINTAINED, AND APPEARED TO HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED. THIS BEL AIR LOOKS
FANTASTIC,.
THE RESTORATION INCLUDED GORGEOUS NEW PAINT, NEW CHROME, ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING, NEW WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP, NEW
INTERIOR, NEW CARPET, WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES, FULL MECHANICAL REBUILD INCLUDING ENGINE, CARBURETOR, TRANSMISSION,
BRAKE SYSTEM, NEW DUAL EXHAUST, NEW BATTERY, NEW SHOCKS, ETC! SEE DETAILS BELOW.
THIS BEL AIR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 220 HP 283 V8, 4-BBL CARBURETOR, DUAL EXHAUST, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,
POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, GOLD PACKAGE, ORIGINAL “WORKING” RADIO, HEATER/DEFROSTER, WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES,
DUAL REAR ANTENNAS, TINTED WINDSHIELD, AND BACK-UP LIGHTS!
DETAILS
EXTERIOR
THE EXTERIOR OF THIS BEL AIR APPEARS LIKE NEW! THE BODY WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE BARE METAL. THE HOOD, TRUNK LID,
AND DOORS WERE REMOVED AND SHE THEN RECEIVED A “ SUPERIOR ” $15,000 REPAINT. THE PAINT WAS PAINSTAKINGLY DONE
TO GIVE THE CAR ITS ‘CORRECT’ ORIGINAL APPEARANCE. THE BODY IS LASER STRAIGHT, AND THE “RARE” ORIGINAL
ADOBE BEIGE COLOR IS ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR! THE CHROME BUMPERS WERE RECHROMED AND APPEAR AS NEW. THE GRILLE AND
BODY TRIM ALL APPEAR AS NEW. ALL COMPONENTS WERE THEN ASSEMBLED AND A NEW HIGH QUALITY WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS
INSTALLED WITH NEW TOP PADS, ETC. ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING WAS INSTALLED IN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP, DOORS, HOOD,
TRUNK, AND EVEN THE WIND WINGS! THE HUBCAPS ARE IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. THIS BEAUTIFUL CHEVROLET RIDES ON A SET OF
CORRECT WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES. THE UNDERCARRIAGE SHOWS AS EXCELLENT ORIGINAL WITH THE FACTORY UNDERCOATING STILL IN
PLACE AND WITH NO HINT OF RUST.
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A “PROFESSIONALLY” RESTORED “SHOW QUALITY” 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR
CONVERTIBLE!
INTERIOR
WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS CHEVROLET, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1957. THE ENTIRE TWO-TONE COPPER
AND BEIGE INTERIOR WAS REDONE TO AS NEW “ORIGINAL” CONDITION AND IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. NEW CORRECT CARPET
AND NEW DOOR SILL PLATES WERE INSTALLED. ALL PAINTED INTERIOR SURFACES WERE REPAINTED TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. ALL
ORIGINAL PARTS WERE EITHER CLEANED & POLISHED OR REFINISHED TO LIKE NEW CONDITION! TO SEE HOW NICE THE INTERIOR
IS, JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS. THE INTERIOR IS GORGEOUS!
NOTE THAT A SET OF CHEVROLET FLOOR MATS AND NEW CORRECT SEAT BELTS ARE INCLUDED. IN THE INTEREST OF ORIGINALITY,
THE SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT BEEN INSTALLED.
MECHANICALS
THIS 1957 CHEVROLET IS POWERED BY ITS ORIGINAL 283 CU IN V-8 ENGINE WITH “OPTIONAL” 4BBL CARBURETOR AND DUAL
EXHAUST. THE BRAKE HORSE POWER WAS RATED AT 220 @ 4,800 RPM SO THIS CHEVY HAS PLENTY OF POWER! THE ENGINE,
CARBURETOR, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM HAVE ALL BEEN REBUILT, AND EVERYTHING OPERATES PERFECTLY. THE
ORIGINAL DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW PIPES AND MUFFLERS. THE SUSPENSION AND FRONT END IS
TIGHT AND THIS CHEVROLET RIDES AND DRIVES LIKE NEW!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPEARS CLEAN & FRESH. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD WAS REPAINTED AS PART OF THE REPAINT.
TRUNK
THE TRUNK IS SPECTACULAR AND APPEARS NEW IN EVERY RESPECT! EVEN THE BUMPER JACK HAS BEEN RESTORED AND APPEARS AS
NEW! THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID WAS ALSO REPAINTED AS PART OF THE REPAINT.
VIN & TRIM TAG CODES:
VIN# VC57L107772
V=V8 Engine
C=Bel Air
57=1957
L= Los Angeles , CA Assembly Plant
107772=Unit #
Vehicle Data Plate
STYLE 57-1067DTX=1957 Bel Air Convertible
BODY L 1580=Body Built in Lansing , MI
TRIM 681=Metallic Copper and Adobe Beige Interior
Paint 806=Adobe Beige Exterior
Engine Codes
F627F
F= Flint , MI
627=June 27th Build Date
F=283 Cu In V-8 w/ Powerglide Transmission
THE 1957 CHEVROLET
In 1954 the Bel Air was launched as the 1955 model, and brought with it a fresh new elegant look for Chevrolet.
With bold features that included hooded headlights, tailfins, wrap around windshields, and rear fender skirts, the
Bel Air was able to out style the competition. Along with style, the Bel Air was a fast automobile. Chevrolet
quickly attained a reputation for building performance vehicles.
In 1957, the Bel Air grew in length by 2 ½ inches and received a wider taller grille. Additional options became
available including two-tone interior, power convertible top, tinted glass, and seat belts. Over the years, these
popular cars became an icon for the entire generation, and they have gone on to become one of the most desirable
and collectible post-war cars of all. 1957 was the last year that the Bel Air was the top of the line trim option.
THIS CHEVROLET IS BY FAR OF MUCH HIGHER QUALITY THAN SIMILAR 1957 BEL AIR CONVERTIBLES USUALLY LISTED
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