1957 Chevrolet Bel Air – Same Owner Since 1984 – 283ci V8 – 3 2bbl Carburetors – 4 Speed Manual Transmission – Hurst Floor Shifter – 3.55 Rear End – Dual Exhaust – Front Disc Brakes – American Racing Wheels – Tropical Turquoise Exterior – Black Interior Arguably one of the most recognizable cars ever produced, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air embodies the 50’s era cars known for rear fins and plenty of chrome. While some cars of that era looked dated as time progressed, the Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a timeless treasure that looks as stunning today as it did when new. The ’57 Chevy Bel Air was more than just a pretty face; they were a reliable car that drove and handled well. As youthful Americans looked to the muscle cars coming out of Detroit in the early ’60s to get their need for speed met, some mechanically minded street racers turned to the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air to create their own stoplight champion. The Chevrolet Bel Air left the factory with a curb weight under 3500lbs and the high-revving small Chevrolet V8 responded well to basic performance upgrades. Add a four-speed manual and performance-oriented rear gear and you had a streetcar not to be reckoned with. This popularity as a perfect pallet for performance only added to the mystique that surrounds this renowned classic American Car. Featured here is a perfect example of why these cars are still popular today with collectors. This car has been under the loving care of the same owner since 1984. The Robin’s Egg Blue paint is professionally applied over well-executed bodywork. The paint finish and the miles of chrome and stainless steel have all been kept well-polished and shine with a deep luster. The trunk area is clean, and a custom-fit carpet trunk mat covers a rust-free trunk floor. The only additional touch to the otherwise stock appearance of this classic is a set of period-correct American Racing Torq-Thrust polished aluminum wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires turned blackwalls out. With a slight rise in the rear, this Bel Air sports the classic “California Stance” that looks fast just sitting still. Inside the interior has been accurately restored featuring correct stock seat upholstery, door, and side panels all adorned in the factory textured cloth inserts. The carpet and headliner appear fresh and a set of custom embroidered floor mats with the Bel Air logo are in place to keep the carpet looking like new. Looking at the dash one ponders why Detroit ever stopped building such detailed dashes with intricate stainless details. A tasteful 3-spoke billet steering wheel fits in perfectly with the classic design and sets atop a tilt steering wheel. A Custom AutoSound Radio fits perfectly in the dash featuring an AM/FM cassette player and controls a CD player mounted in the trunk area. A set of AutoGage gauges are mounted under the dash to monitor the engine vitals. Under the hood is the period correct 282 V8. The engine compartment is clean and well-detailed and ready for the hood to be popped open for curious car show onlookers. The motor is lightly modified with a period correct 3X2 bbl. “Tri-Power” carburetor set up with aluminum performance intake and Mallory ignition. Custom touches include Chevrolet embossed polished aluminum valve covers, separate chrome K&N filters, chrome alternator, polished aluminum water pump, and the drive belt has been converted to a single serpentine belt system. Stock performance cast-iron “Ram’s Horn” exhaust manifolds send the burnt gases out of the exhaust. An aluminum radiator and custom-fabricated aluminum fan shroud keeps this hot set-up running cool. Power is transferred through a 4-speed manual transmission to the rear differential with a 3.55 gear set. Underneath the chassis has been restored and still presents as well detailed. All the fuel and brake lines have been replaced and the front brakes have been upgraded from drums to discs and this Chevy is old school with no power steering or brakes. The engine rumbles with a performance exhaust note through a custom bent dual exhaust with Flo-Pro chambered exhaust mufflers and chrome triumphant exhaust tips. There is no doubt this car is a timeless classic and popular across many generations. With classic performance upgrades, this car is a blast to run through gears and listen to the exhaust as the outboard carbs roar in unison. This car will be sure to turn heads cruising the boulevard or you’re your local car show.