1957 CHEVROLET BELAIR

OWNER: MIKE TURKAL

 

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is an iconic American full-size car and the final model of the second-generation “Tri-Five” series (1955–1957). [1, 2]
Key Features & Styling
  • Exterior Design: Features prominent rear tailfins, a gold-anodized aluminum side-sweep panel, a gold grille, and “bullet” or jet-cone bumperettes under the headlamps. [1, 2]
  • Body Styles: Available as a 2-door or 4-door sedan, 2-door sport coupe, 4-door sport sedan, convertible, and Nomad or Townsman wagons. [1]
  • Interior: Known for a spacious 6-passenger cabin, seven two-tone interior combinations, and an optional dashboard Fresnel lens used as an overhead traffic signal viewer (as discussed by users on Reddit). [1, 2, 3]
Engine & Performance Options
  • Standard Engine: A 235-cubic-inch straight-6 cylinder engine. [1]
  • V8 Upgrades: The big news for 1957 was the introduction of the 283-cubic-inch V8, ranging from standard 2-barrel or 4-barrel carburetors (delivering 185 hp to 270 hp) up to the high-performance Ramjet Fuel Injection V8 options producing 250 hp or 283 hp. [1, 2]
  • Transmissions: Offered with manual transmissions (2- or 3-speed) or the 2-speed Powerglide automatic. [1, 2, 3]

This is a rotisserie restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air convertible. It has a 283 original engine with the batwing air cleaner, which is rare. This car was brought back to factory specs from top to bottom, bumper-to-bumper probably going to be onethe nicest one at the show. every nut boat screw, and washer has been replaced along with everything else.