1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Description
Is there anything more mid-century classic than a 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe? The Jet Age was here, and the Space Age was near in 1957, and the longer, lower Bel Air reflected that. The quarter panels were inspired by the tail section of an F-86 fighter jet, while the distinctive headlight bezels were designed to emulate jet engine intakes. Even the engine was new, now a 283 cubic-inch V8.
But lurking beneath this beautifully restored Bel Air is an Art Morrison GT Sport chassis packing four-wheel coil-over suspension, power rack-and-pinion steering, and Wilwood four-wheel power disc brakes with drilled rotors. In back is a four-link rear suspension with Strange rear axle. Morrison claims their chassis features a stable roll center, contemporary stance, improved camber control, and optimum ground clearance that delivers contemporary driving dynamics. That is exactly what is needed since this Bel Air is powered by a Magnuson supercharged Corvette LS6 346 cu-in V8 engine through a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. The rear wheel wells have been mildly tubbed to allow room for the Nitto NT555 G2 275/40ZR18 rear tires. Inside is a custom leather bucket seat interior. Classic looks with modern performance, that’s mid-century modern!
Highlights
Iconic 1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe
Corvette LS6 346 cu-in V8 engine with Magnuson supercharger
Tremec six-speed manual transmission
Art Morrison GT Sport chassis
Billet Specialties aluminum wheels
Finished in a beautiful red exterior over an upgraded leather interior
Nitto NT555 G2 225/40 ZR18 front and 275/40 ZR18 rear tires
Power four-wheel disc brakes with drilled rotors
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Upgraded independent coil-over front suspension with stabilizer bar
Upgraded four-link live-axle coil-over rear suspension with stabilizer bar t
The chassis number (VC57J186781) decodes as:
V – V8 engine
C – Bel Air models
57 – 1957 model year
J – Janesville, Wisconsin, assembly plant
186781 – Plant serial number beginning with 100001
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 3,263 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Features
Tubbed rear wheel wells
Street and Performance pulley system
Aluminum radiator
Wilwood brake kit
Strange differential
Custom leather interior
Known Imperfections
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe is presented in fine modified condition with no known imperfections at the time of cataloging
Ownership History
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe has been driven only 3,263 miles since completion in February 2022.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.
Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com
