This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible was refurbished under previous ownership and was acquired by the selling dealer in February 2023. The car is finished in red over red and silver vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes whitewall tires, Power Pack cylinder heads, a power-operated white convertible top, tinted windows, styled tailfins, and a Wonder Bar radio. The battery is said to have been replaced in preparation for the sale. This Bel Air convertible is offered by the selling dealer in New York with manufacturer’s literature and a Pennsylvania title.
The car left the factory finished in Matador Red and was repainted under previous ownership. Details include a power-operated white convertible top, a wrap-around windshield, electric windshield wipers, tinted windows, hooded headlights, twin wind splits, dual side mirrors, and styled tailfins. Paint cracks are shown in the gallery.
Red-finished steel wheels are fitted with polished faux knockoff spinners and are mounted with whitewall tires. The car is equipped with power steering.
The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in red and silver vinyl. Appointments include a Wonder Bar radio, a clock, Bel Air dash badging, and a heater and defroster.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and sits ahead of a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The mechanical odometer shows 43k miles. A notation of “Not Actual Mileage” is listed on the current Pennsylvania title. Total mileage is unknown.
The 283ci V8 is equipped with Power Pack cylinder heads and sends power to the rear wheels via a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The battery was replaced in preparation for the sale.
Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.
An owner’s manual, sales documentation, and additional manufacturer’s literature are included in the sale.
The Pennsylvania title carries an Antique Vehicle brand and includes a Not Actual Mileage notation.
