1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Description

Blessed with a voluptuous body adorned with jet-age fins and hood rockets, the classic 1957 Chevy wears some of the most groundbreaking styling ever designed. It was available in two- and four-door coupes and sedans, wagons, and droptops in several trim levels, with the Bel Air two-door convertible considered by many as one of the most desirable classics ever made.

The uplevel Bel Air wore silver trim and chrome like the 210 and 150 versions, but added gold accents in the grille and side fender louvers, on the front and rear Chevrolet script and V, and on the fin trim. Stainless fin strakes, longer top-fin brightwork, and larger wheel covers also helped differentiate the Bel Air.

The large cabin welcomed occupants with a comfortable bench seat wearing premium upholstery, with the steering wheel framing a large central speedometer and a unique dashboard design featuring a gold Bel Air script. The driver controlled either a six-cylinder, or a 265- or 283 cu-in V8, with a three-speed manual or a two-speed Powerglide handling the horsepower.

This stunning 1957 Chevy Bel Air two-door convertible is an older restoration that’s been garage-kept, ready for its next owner.

Highlights 

• Highly sought-after, V8-powered ’57 Chevy Bel Air convertible  

• 283 cu-in Power Pack V8 rated at 220 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque 

• Two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 

• Refinished in (802) Matador Red with a red and silver interior 

• White power convertible top 

• Air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and power windows 

• The chassis number (VC57J219119) decodes as: 

  • V – V8 engine  

  • C – Bel Air model 

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • J – Janesville, Wisconsin assembly plant 

  • 219119 – Sequential production number   

• The Fisher body tag decodes as: 

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • 1067 – Bel Air 2-door convertible 

  • L – Lansing, Michigan assembly plant  

  • 11571 – Production sequence number  

  • 683 – Silver/Red trim 

  • 802 – Matador Red paint  

Features 

• 14-inch wheels wearing American Classic tires 

• Driver- and passenger-side mirrors 

• Deluxe front bumper with Dagmars, rear Continental kit, and fender skirts 

• Power Pack with higher-compression heads, four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhaust 

• 120-mph speedometer flanked by outboard coolant temperature and fuel level gauges 

• Stock-location stereo upgrade 

Known Imperfections 

• Speedometer doesn’t work 

• A few minor paint chips (have been touched up) 

• Small crease in lower chrome rocker panel moulding 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “The car was completely restored approximately 35 years ago and has been garage kept since.”