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