The ’57 Chevy is one of the most recognized icons in the Automotive industry. Stylish and Sporty the there’s no doubt that it’s one of America’s best and most loved cars. The 1957 Chevrolet a few different trim levels; the base-model "150" series, the mid-range "210" series, and the upscale Bel Air series. An upscale trim option called the "Del Ray" was also available for 210 2-door sedans, and there was a limited production two-door station wagon called the "Nomad" and also even scarcer was the "El Morocco", a custom hand-built series that mimicked the Cadillac.
Under the hood Chevrolet had achieved an engineering milestone, Ed Cole worked magic developing Chevy’s small-block V8 engine. The original edition was enlarged to 283 cu, with several optional power packages available, pushing it up to 283 hp. The Super Turbo-Fire 283, a $550 option, produced the advertised 283 horsepower with the help of Ramjet continuous-flow fuel injection. On the outside the Bel Air was distinguished with more chrome and featured a golden grille set off with a heavy chrome bar that included parking lights. The rear fins were capped with chrome moldings and highlighted with anodized aluminum side trim panels. The fuel-filler door was concealed in the left rear chrome fin trim, a small but convenient detail that helped clean up exterior lines.
The 1955-57 Chevrolets remain a favorite with hot-rodders and classic car enthusiasts.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Bel Air Series - 6-cyl
2403
1019D
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,290
3,281 lbs
254,331*
2413
1039D
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,364
3,336 lbs
137,672*
2402
1011D
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,238
3,237 lbs
62,751*
2454
1037D
2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,299
3,283 lbs
166,426*
2434
1067D
2 dr Convertible
$2,511
3,414 lbs
47,562*
2409
1062DFC
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,580
3,465 lbs
27,375*
2429
1064DF
2 dr Nomad Station Wagon - 6P
$2,757
3,470 lbs
6,103*
Bel Air Series - V8
2403
1019D
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,390
3,272 lbs
254,331*
2413
1039D
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,464
3,304 lbs
137,672*
2402
1011D
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,338
3,228 lbs
62,751*
2454
1037D
2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,399
3,274 lbs
166,426*
2434
1067D
2 dr Convertible
$2,611
3,405 lbs
47,562*
2409
1062DFC
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,680
3,456 lbs
27,375*
2429
1064DF
2 dr Nomad Station Wagon - 6P
$2,857
3,461 lbs
6,103*
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
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