21-Years-Owned Modified 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan

Description

“The Bel Air Sport Sedan: you’re headed for wide-open pleasure in this spirited new hardtop.” When the 1957 Bel Air Sport Sedan debuted, it was clear that adding two more doors didn’t diminish this Chevrolet’s incredible styling.

One of eight different 1957 styles, this model featured an airy four-door hardtop design, with no B pillar separating the front and rear windows. It was finished in Bel Air’s uplevel gold and silver brightwork and chrome, dressed in comfortable, luxurious cloth and vinyl — and in many cases, motivated by Chevy’s powerful Turbo-Fire 265- and 283-cubic-inch V8s. Chevrolet only built 142,518 Bel Air Sport Sedans — representing only nine percent of 1957’s total production.

This 1957 Bel Air Sport Sedan has been refinished in a white over light blue two tone, with an updated matching two-tone vinyl interior. The engine and transmission have been upgraded for improved drivability, a performance front suspension was installed with disc brakes and rack and pinion steering, and a modern air conditioning system ensures comfortable cruising.

Factory Equipment 

• 283 cu-in Chevrolet V8 

• 2-speed Powerglide (now reportedly a 3-speed TH-350 automatic transmission)

• Bel Air gold trim on grille, fender louvers, fins, hood, and trunk 

• Bel Air stainless rear fin inserts, longer top fins, and larger wheel covers 

• Bel Air unique dashboard design with gold script 

• Driver and passenger side mirrors 

• Deluxe front bumper with Dagmars and rear fender skirts 

Modifications 

• Refinished in two-tone White and Balboa Blue with matching vinyl interior

• Jim Meyer Racing front disc brakes with dual master cylinder (2007) 

• Jim Meyer Racing rack and pinion with Danchuk upper column rebuild and power steering (2007)   

• Danchuk complete wiring harness and new firewall pad (2012) 

• Vintage Air system, aluminum radiator, and dual electric fans (2013) 

• Dual exhaust system 

• Chrome valve covers and air cleaner lid 

• 14” Cragar S/S chrome wheels wearing 205/75 Goodyear whitewall tires 

• 120-mph speedometer, coolant temp, and fuel level gauges 

• Dash-mounted Sunpro oil pressure, coolant temp, and voltage gauges 

• Custom Autosound stereo and Viper alarm 

Servicing & Documentation 

• 2023: Safety check, service, and rear axle maintenance done

• 2005: Speedometer replaced

• 2004: Gas tank replaced

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on driver side door 

• Exterior brightwork and chrome wheels are worn 

• Glove box misaligned after air conditioning installation 

Ownership History

The California seller of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan has owned it since 2004, when he bought it in Peoria, Illinois.

The seller states, “Since 2018 this car has only been driven 108 miles. It is a joy to see people’s expressions when they see it on the road, or at car shows where it has won several awards.”

Included Items 

• Shop manual 

• Spare tire and jack 

• Fire extinguisher 

• Detachable front seat center console

• Spare parts