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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is a 4-door hardtop that has been with the seller’s father for 28 years and approximately 20k miles. In that time, the car has been refinished in Dusk Pearl and white over a refurbished interior trimmed in rose-colored cloth. Power comes from a 283ci V8 paired with a 2-speed automatic transmission, and modifications include power-assisted steering and brakes, an alternator conversion, an electric fan, and a windshield visor. This Bel Air is offered by the seller on behalf of his father with a shop manual and a clean Louisiana title.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

The seller states that the car was dismantled, sandblasted, and repaired, following which the body was painted in Dusk Pearl with a white roof. The glass was replaced throughout, and a sun visor was refinished and installed over the windshield. The paintwork and trim are shown up-close in the gallery below.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

Body-matched steel wheels wear faux knock-off covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial wide-whitewall tires, which were reportedly installed less than 300 miles ago. Power-assisted steering and brakes have also been added.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

The interior was originally black and silver according to the cowl tag, and has been refurbished in rose-colored tweed with vinyl accents. The painted steel dash is fitted with a retro-style radio, and electric windshield wipers have been installed. The 5-digit odometer shows approximately 4k miles, with 20k reportedly added under current ownership and total mileage unknown.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

The 283ci V8 was reportedly removed, cleaned, and fitted with necessary replacement parts approximately 20k miles ago, though supporting records are not provided. Modifications include an open-element air cleaner atop a 4-barrel carburetor, an alternator conversion, and an aluminum radiator with an electric fan. Videos showing the engine starting and idling have been provided by the seller.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Additional underbody photos can be seen in the gallery, and a driving video is shown below.

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