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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
