1957 Chevrolet Chassis

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Nethercutt Collection is one of America’s finest Automotive Museums and Collections, a masterpiece comprising over 250 perfectly restored American and European motor cars, along with a vast array of rare mechanical musical instruments and precious antique furniture. 

Maintaining a classic car collection of this size is never easy, and when it reaches the scale of our collection, it becomes increasingly more challenging. Our founder, J.B. Nethercutt said the following at age 91, “The recognition and preservation of beauty has been a major focus of my life. It would suit me well if what people remembered about me was, ‘Where he went, he left beauty behind.’” 

As a result, we have decided to part ways with a small group of cars from the collection and will do so in partnership with our friends at Hagerty Marketplace. Many of the cars we have decided to sell we have owned for in excess of 50 years, or have been in storage, not on display, or represent a tremendous opportunity as a restoration project. They are a compelling mix of pre-war examples that have been thoroughly well-cared for and that will easily find new caretakers who will undoubtedly cherish and use them as intended.  

As we say goodbye to this group of cars, we hope the occasion for their sale will introduce us to new collectors and enthusiasts, and we look forward to hosting you at the Museum and Collection in Sylmar, California, in the coming months, years and decades. 

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“Perhaps no car is more identified with its production year than the 1957 Chevrolet. Show someone a 1957 Ford or Chrysler and they will have to guess the car’s vintage. The 1957 Chevrolet suffers no such identity crisis. That is due, in part, to the car’s popularity today and its constant exposure in movies, magazines, and television. There is no mistaking that distinctive front end and those fabulous fins.” - Chevy Classics 1955 1956 1957 by Anthony Young

Without a doubt, one of the icons of 50’s collectibles, the tri-Chevy’s (1955-57) offered something for everyone; two- and four-door sedans, hardtops, and wagons as well as a snazzy convertible. Even a stylish and sporty two-door wagon called Nomad. From the entry-level 150 to the mid-pack 210 to the top-of-the line Bel Air, Chevrolet had all the bases covered.

Styling was all-new, and buyers had a choice of eight engines. Bodies were 1.5 inches lower than 1956, though the wheelbase remained the same at 115 inches. Chevrolet switched from 15-inch to 14-inch wheels attributing to the change in height over the earlier models. “Sweet, Smooth, and Sassy,” was how Chevrolet described its ’57 beauties.

Highlights

• Offered from The Nethercutt Collection

• 283 cu-in V8 with Power Pak

• Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission

• 1957 Chevrolet spinner wheel covers

Features

• Use your imagination!

• 14” US Royal wide white sidewall tires

• Dual exhaust

Ownership History

This car was purchased in Hershey, Pennsylvania as a project car.

From Cameron Richards, Vice President of The Nethercutt Collection: “The body from this chassis was removed to be placed on an LS3 powered, Roadster Shop chassis that is currently on display at the Nethercutt Collection. It ran when it was parked and preserved properly. It just needs a body! ”

Additional Notes

Sold on Bill of Sale only

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: dgould@hagerty.com