GORGEOUS 1957 CHEVROLET
BEL AIR SPORT COUPE, STOCK BODIED
FULL SHOW RESTORATION
EXTREMELY DESIRABLE

$78,950

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1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe, concours restoration of this Onyx Black exactly as factory produced, just as one would and was ordered in the 1957 era, noting that this Bel Air Sport Coupe is an investment quality vehicle has all original panels, floors and all operating parts, hard to find such an original 1957 Bel Air, this Power Pac 283/4v engine is fully rebuilt to correct standards, beautiful Onyx Black paint with wonderful luster, professional finishing just completed, the trim around the car from the side arrow moldings to the chrome bumpers and hood 'bullets', are all factory correct Concours Restoration in every exacting detail, laser straight body panels, highly detailed underchassis, this is the performance car of its day that was used to drive the track and for transportation would be ordered just like this, the value of this VIN#VC57K125128 is important with every original body part, floors, quarters, fenders from original, 283cid engine with 220hp completely rebuilt to proper standards, 4V carberator, proper 3 speed transmission, dual exhaust with Rams Horn exhaust manifolds, proper skirts, restoration photo album, this is an unmodified, exact correct period piece, just like it came from the factory, a very similar 1957 Bel Air just sold at the Barrett Jackson auction for $110,000, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is the most collectable American vehicle not only because of the looks but the accessibility of parts makes this a car one can enjoy with the classic lines and still drive with knowledge that you can get every part needed, the front and rear ends were considered radical at that time, famous Harvey Earl designed the rear fins and especially the brushed side aluminum panels on the Bel Air, wheels with wider, lower pressure tires than the previous Chevrolets, this is a CONCOURS, FULLY RESTORED that is true #1 condition with exceptional top mechanicals, correct Onyx Black with fabulous straight sides, really beautiful paint(793) here is a wonderful show vehicle completely restored from body to engine compartment to underchassis, a top, show condition vehicle that has wonderful 'eyes', the front hood had two interesting fins, the shape of the front bumper is a work of art, top mechanicals to be a correct classic symbol of Americana, this vehicle was the project in the Atlanta area for over 4 years spent in the restoration of this show vehicle, the frame-off work and full build is documented in a photo book with the valuable history, the engine is a 283cid with the 'F' code and correct 4V carberator, rated at 220 horsepower, ram horn exhaust factory manifolds, dual standard exhaust system with new mufflers, correct large air cleaner, this is perhaps the greatest engine ever out of Detroit, the hydraulic lifters make this power pac engine work well without the need of constant valve settings, correct radiator with bug screen, correct Delco battery, hoses and clamps, 3-speed transmission on the column, no power steering and no power brakes that was desired to stop power robbing items as deemed in this era, all steel body, no replacement metal, has the rear fender skirts, all polished stainless trim, the interior is fully restored, correct and beautiful black and silver bench seated as factory, the seats are padded as new, the full dash and bezel with the black contrasted to the silver trim, the seats are padded, the door panels and all handles are new, the rubber and window felts are replaced, working dual horns, AM/FM Cassette in stock location, an original radio could be found should one desire, all working gauges, Bel Air floor mats, new black 80/20 loop carpet, new sill plates, working heater, dual chrome outside mirrors, glove box lamp, red light (traffic light) prism indicator on dash, has correct chrome spinner hubcaps, correct 7.50x14, 4 ply BF Goodrich whitewall tires, has matching full spare with correct jack and mat, the underchassis is so detailed and show prepared that the floors are waxed, the dual exhaust system and the driveshaft have been cleaned to make sure there is no dirt or dust, full mechanical work included brakes, suspension that is new, shown with mirrors, a truly beautiful Bel Air, investment quality, $78,950

INVESTMENT QUALITY!