57' Chevrolet Bel Air

Riding new 14 inch tires, the 1957 Chevrolet stood 2.5 inches longer and 1.5
inches lower than the ‘56. Twin rocket shaped windsplits down the hood replaced
the usual hood ornament. Modest but still sharp, fins brought up the rear - a mere
hint of things to come. Bel Airs were available in seven models, trimmed with
anodized aluminum panels on the rear body sides. In pastel shades, or ice cream
colours. This ‘57 Sports Sedan, (Colonial Cream and India Ivory) is enough to send
shivers up your spine.

Body changes for the ‘57s were more noticeable than the changes from ‘55 to ‘56. New
front and rear styling was used including lower and flatter hood, two widely spaced
hood rockets and air intakes incorporated into the headlight bezels. The new rear end
design included backup lights and taillights that blended into the rear bumper, a gas
filler door hidden in the trim that ran from the bumper ends.

Chevy touted it’s ‘57 as Sweet, Smooth, and Sassy! And indeed, the new styling was sweet,
the finest of the 1955-57 classic Chevys; the new Turboglide transmission was as smooth as
velvet underpants; and the new fuel-injected 283 V8 was very sassy. It's seem ironic that in
1957, Chevrolet, now advertising #1 USA, was out sold for the first time by Ford. It would be
years before the 1957 Chevrolet was appreciated for the classic it has become today.

This Gorgeous example comes equiped with a 283 cubic inch V-8 Engine.
The exterior is a Colonial Cream and India Ivory, the interior is a beautiful
combination of Black and Cream. The interior is in excellent shape.
This '57 Bel Air came with such extras as Recirculating Heater, Powerglide
tranny, Push button Radio, White Walls and Power Steering. This car is a true
refelection of the transitional styling of the mid 50's. Generations have enjoyed
the ‘57 Chevy, and will continue to appreciate them. I can’t tell you how many
times people will look at the car and say My dad used to have one just like this.

The Ultimate "Classic" Chevy!

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