1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupé

Basic information and History

Named after the wealthy area of West Los Angeles, the Chevrolet Bel Air first rolled off the assembly line in 1950. The Bel Air Sports Coupé name was carried by 2-door hardtops between 1950 and 52 and from 1953 became a trim level rather than a model. The first-generation Bel Air was built between 1950 to 1954 and was replaced the following year in 1955. The second generation was well received by journalists and went by the epithet "the Hot One" in advertising campaigns. The name Bel Air was in the model catalog until 1975 when it stopped being manufactured on American soil.

This tastefully restored and award-winning 1957 example comes with a new 5.8-liter V8 and modern updates such as AC, tilt steering wheel, a bluetooth stereo etc. The car was renovated in the states and came to Sweden in 2011. Current owner has continued with renovations and upgrades have been carried out. The car has to this date won 18 trophies over the years. The current owner is the car's only owner on since import.

Equipment and Options

Well-equipped and modernized with removable towbar with a capacity of 1500kg, more modern head lights, retro radio with handsfree and better speakers, A/C, Ididit tilt funnel, more modern gauges and an information unit with various engine data on it.

Condition

The car was renovated in the states and is described by the current owner as rust-free. There is, among other things, normal wear and tear on the body, such as minor damage to moldings and minor paint wear on the right rear fender and scratches on the left front fender, according to the owner. A small stone chip is visible on the windshield. The rims from American Racing look nice so far as one rim has small scuff marks on it. Chrome details on the body look good. The pattern depth is measured at 9mm. Generally good condition throughout with normal minor wear. Please look through our pictures to get an idea of ​​the condition.

The interior of the car looks nice, and the modernizations carried out fit in well. According to the owner, all electricity was reinstalled in 2013. The A/C was installed in 2013 and updated in 2020. Chairs and sofa in silver and black appear to be in good condition with no complaints. Inner ceiling as well. Carpets and fabrics are also perceived to be in good condition.

Engine change took place in 2020 and the car then got a new 355cui crate engine which has currently only driven 6500 km. The gearbox, a 700 R4 with lockup is described by the owner as being in good condition. No leaks have been noted from the engine. Under the bonnet, engine installation and condition look good throughout. Brakes are reported by the owner to be in good condition. Even underneath, the car looks nice, just a little surface rust on the leaf springs.

Feel free to look through the pictures of the car to form an idea of ​​the condition. In case of questions, these can be asked directly in the comment section below!

Service history

The last service was carried out in 2022 at Auto Tec in Västerås. Previous service records are not available.

Summary

Thoroughly renovated Bel Air 57' in a perfect combination between modern and American muscle car soul.