1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA
610-901-3804
MILEAGE
12644
YEAR
1957
ENGINE
8
LOCATION
Morgantown, PA
STOCK
8995
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
For consignment, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible showing 12,644 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. According to our consignor, there are less than 100 miles on the engine and transmission which were professionally installed.
Exterior
The void is alive and well on this beauty with Onyx Black now appearing in two stage application. It\'s enhanced by polished stainless trim that provides strong edges to the bodylines, a spear along the side, and of course, the iconic fender wedge in back. Like a fine Picasso, the designers must have put down their pencils with great satisfaction at the completion of this car, so perfectly proportioned with fins and fenders and fanciness. A whale sized grille with bezel lined headlights and torpedo hood ornaments makes up the fascia while in back, robust trim lines the fenders and drops down to cover the fins, blending seamlessly into the substantial bumper out back. The white top and clear window are in nice shape and the 14-inch wheels carry black paint and white walls with an early 2022 date code, and artful wheel covers to complete the ideal profile, half visible in back where fender skirts keep things smooth. Imperfections include chips, inclusions throughout, gap issue with door, cracks and de-glazing on windows, gritty finish on fender, scratches, and some filler.
Interior
Red and silver is the contrasting interior palette beginning on the door panels where the colors alternate and are delineated with metallic trim, both doors presenting nicely. Button ornamentation is included on the red and silver split bench in front and the full bench in back with classic design and in great condition. It\'s a sea of silver and black up front that starts with the steering wheel and continues to the dash where round gauges protrude proudly forward with lights and knobs a bit further backstage, but in a planned symmetrical and classic design. The mesh mid panel takes in the AM radio, square clock, and golden Bel Air call out. Below the dash, we find an added triple gauge pod. The trunk is clean and fitted with a rubber mat and spare tire in the designated recess.
Drivetrain
The attractive engine bay holds a consignor stated crate 350ci V8 with a GMPP intake manifold connected to an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor. It\'s mated to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission with power routed through 3.36 gears in back. Power brakes and power steering are on board, clearly seen in this clean under hood space.
Undercarriage
Clean conditions prevail underneath with dual exhaust running through glasspack mufflers and find an exit through chrome tips out back. Power drum brakes are on all four wheels, and suspension does not veer from original with coil springs in front and leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
The engine runs well and the interior provides a clean, comfortable place to spend some time. We note the power top is not working but can be raised and lowered manually. The car pulls hard to the right when driving and braking and the brakes themselves are a bit spongy. Finally, the heater blower and clock are not working but all other available functions operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
The shape, the wedge, the interior! Look up \"classic car\" in the encyclopedia, (an ancient series of books that would illustrate and explain anything and everything), and surely, a photo of a \'57 Chevrolet Bel Air would surface as the design standard bearer for the mid century period. Here\'s a fantastic example that will never be out of style!
VC57B116539
V-V8
C-2400 Series
57-1957
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
116539-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 57 1067DTX-1957 BelAir Convertible
BODY NO L3440-Lansing Body #
TRIM NO 677-Silver & Ivory Vinyl
PAINT NO 821-Dusk Pearl
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that\'s more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out o
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