1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Restomod
Description
Tri-Five Chevrolets are some of the world’s most well-known classics, and the 1957 Chevy is the crown jewel. More formal than the 1955 and more ornate than the 1956, the 1957’s long fins, aggressive nose, and hood rockets are instantly recognizable. Also available in two- and four-door sedans, convertibles, and wagons, the top-trim-level 1957 Bel Air was adorned in chrome and stainless, with no window post, a gold grille, ornate wheel covers, and wider, uplevel side trim that closely followed the jet-age fins.
Sitting on a comfortable bench seat in the roomy interior, the steering wheel frames a gauge cluster worthy of this Chevrolet’s “The Hot One” reputation, with a large central speedometer flanked by fuel and temperature gauges. The driver used a two-speed auto or three-speed manual to control a six-banger, or 265- or 283 cu-in V8s of various carb configurations and power levels. There was even a 283 cu-in V8 wearing Rochester mechanical fuel injection, which made an impressive 283 horsepower at 6200 rpm.
This two-tone 1957 Bel Air two-door hardtop has been tastefully modified with a new crate V8 engine, modern overdrive transmission, upgraded suspension, and front disc brakes for fun, reliable cruising.
Highlights
1957 Chevy Bel Air two-door hardtop with modernized drivetrain, suspension, and brakes
BluePrint Engines 350 cu-in V8 crate engine installed in 2023
700R4 four-speed overdrive automatic transmission installed in 2023
Refinished in red with a white top, with a red and black interior
High-quality exterior stainless and chrome trim
The chassis number (VC57S202155) decodes as:
V – V8 engine
C – Bel Air model
57 – 1957 model year
S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant
202155 – sequential production number
Features
Holley carburetor, finned valve covers and air filter housing
Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.25 gears, positraction, and 31-spline axles installed in 2023
Rear leaf spring relocation kit, front drop spindles, front and rear sway bars
Front disc brakes and power steering
15-inch body-color wheels with bright hubcaps and trim rings, and BFGoodrich tires
Dual-exhaust system
Lokar shifter, replacement steering wheel on tilt steering column, and Stewart Warner oil and voltage gauges
New radiator in front of core support, new starter, water pump, ignition, fuel system, and exhaust system
Known Imperfections
Light upholstery wear
A couple of very minor paint cracks
Included
Keys
Original 1957 owner’s manual
Service records from previous owner
Ownership History
The consignor states that this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was purchased in April 2023, after a previous owner had rebuilt and refurbished it. He states that the five-digit odometer shows just over 7,300 miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership.
