Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 20-Years-Owned 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop.
Few cars from throughout automotive history have become as big of pop-culture icons as the 1957 Chevrolet. The car’s unmistakable grille, generous chrome trim, and towering tailfins gave it a look unlike anything the world had seen before. Last October, I visited a restaurant where a 1957 Bel Air convertible was converted into a dining booth. Bel Airs are iconic.
After 20 years with the current owner, today’s featured two-door hardtop is seeking a new home. It is being listed by a dealer in Hanover, Massachusetts, and the auction will end Monday, June 10.
An advertisement from the Saturday Evening Post called the 1957 Chevrolet “Sweet, Smooth, and Sassy.” An accompanying television commercial conveyed the same message: “With a daring departure in design that shows the ’57 version of America’s most popular car is fleet and fresh.” The grille was touted for having flair and fashion. Indeed, the car was eye-catching from any angle – and perhaps that is why even now, almost 70 years later, people are still obsessing over it.
Of all its features, my favorite part about the featured Bel Air is its Sierra Gold Metallic paint (code 21261), which is complemented by an Adobe Beige rooftop. The color comes across as more of a bronze than a gold to me, but it’s brilliant. The refurbished interior has been trimmed in neutral tones, and it shows well.
The only real cosmetic update to the exterior has been to the wheel and tire setup. Footwork comes from a set of 15-inch Rally wheels, although the factory steel wheels with hubcaps will be included with the sale. The brakes have been upgraded to discs up front, and a sway bar has been added. This car is ready to drive with poise and confidence to your nearest car show.
Under the hood, power comes from a 265cid V8 (which was rebuilt in 1991) paired with a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. The listing says that the car has been diligently maintained, and seller has provided a video showing a start-up, a walk-around, and a brief interior overview.
Make no mistake – the beloved Bel Air will continue to live on as a collectible car for decades to come. This is a classic worthy of your investment!
The auction for this 20-Years-Owned 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop ends Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
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