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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door coupe is finished in red and white over red and black upholstery and is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include Bel Air trim, a heater with a defroster, manual four-wheel drum brakes, 14″ painted steel wheels with polished covers, American Classic whitewall tires, a dual exhaust system, an electric clock, and a push-button AM radio. The car was acquired by the seller in 2013 and was subsequently rotisserie refurbished. This Bel Air is offered with refurbishment photos and a Kansas title in the seller’s name.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

The car is finished in red with a white roof and was repainted during current ownership. Features include chrome bumpers and trim, contrasting quarter-panel inserts, hooded headlamps, gold emblems, twin wind splits on the hood, dual mirrors, and a dual-outlet exhaust that exits below the rear bumper. The car was stripped to bare metal and the body and underbody were refinished during current ownership.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

The body-colored 14″ steel wheels wear polished covers and are mounted with American Classic whitewall tires. A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. Braking is provided by unassisted four-wheel drums.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in red and black and are complemented by matching door panels, black carpets, and a red dashboard. Features include vent windows, door-panel armrests, an electric clock, and a push-button AM radio. A Chevrolet-branded toolbox is stored in the trunk.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

The two-spoke steering wheel features a full horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 517 miles. Total mileage is unknown.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

The replacement 283ci V8 features an aluminum radiator, a black air cleaner lid, an orange intake manifold, and Chevrolet-script valve covers. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. The engine is said to have been rebuilt during current ownership.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. A dual exhaust system is installed.

The Kansas title lists an “Antique” brand.

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