1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
Bel Air was now used as the name of a series with various body styles, rather than as the name of just the two-door hardtop. Bel Airs had a double molding treatment on the rear fenders with a contrasting color band and a Bel air nameplate, plus rear fender skirts. The new ’53 Chevrolets promised NEW features and Improvements everywhere. Touted as one of the greatest advancements ever presented by Chevrolet, the new ’53 boasted to be stronger and the mightiest most powerful yet built with the new Fisher Unisteel construction, high-compression engine, and rear axle. Other impressive features such as key-turn starting, added shoulder level width (both front and rear), New Foot-Form brake pedal, and a One piece curved windshield just to list a few. The all new 150, 210 and Bel Air series were greeted with much enthusiasm and deemed the "Hot Ones”.1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Bel Air Series | |||||
2403 | 1069WD | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $1,874 | 3,275 lbs | 246,284 |
2402 | 1011WD | 2 dr Sedan - 6P | $1,620 | 3,230 lbs | 144,401 |
2454 | 1037D | 2 dr Sport Coupe - 6P | $2,051 | 3,310 lbs | 99,047 |
2434 | 1067D | 2 dr Convertible - 5P | $2,175 | 3,470 lbs | 24,047 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Bel Air | 115 in | 195.5 in | - | 56.69 in | 58.75 in | 6.70 x 15 |
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