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1957 Chevy Bel Air Two Door Post Red Black 350/350 Sharp Driver on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:3684
Location:

Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

***1957 CHEVY BEL AIR TWO DOOR POST RED BLACK 350/350 SHARP DRIVER***
***RUNS, DRIVES, RIDES AND BRAKES GREAT***

This is 1957 Chevy Bel Air two door post sedan in bright glossy red accented by new blackwall tires and chrome Cragar wheels. The interior has black rolled and pleated interior. There is a trio of under dash gauges and a tachometer on the dash. Engine is a 350 V-8 that has a mild performance cam with Edelbrock intake and four barrel carburetor. Exhaust is Hedman headers into 3-inch pipes and Flowmaster mufflers. The steering box was replaced with one that only had 43K miles on it. Front end is tight and car drives great. The master cylinder is a late model two chamber with power booster. Wheel cylinders, hoses and shoes have been replaced. The car brakes really well. This is a very sharp driver that has great chrome and trim on the red body. The owner is a buddy who doesn't have a computer and asked me to list the car. Email any question and I can send the owner's phone number if you'd like to speak to him or set up a time to see and go for a ride in the car. He drives it every week to local cruise-ins.

It has a straight body with glossy red paint. Trim and chrome are nice. 

This is a true turnkey car that you can drive home.

Doors open and close easily.

Owner recently put the new wheels and tires on the car.

Hood opens and closes easily - under the hood is a dependable 350 V-8

Dual exhaust sounds awesome through the headers, large diameter pipes and Flowmaster mufflers

Interior looks great - seats have black rolls and pleats inserts. Looks like it might have looked in the 60s - note 60 Impala steering wheel.

Seats are comfy - carpet, panels, etc are in great shape

Chrome on the dash is sharp

Clean interior

Impala wheel, transmission indicator has been changed for the Turbo 350.

Gauges are clear, note vintage style tachometer on dash

Owner adds trio of under dash gauges to all his cars. Heater control needs cables - pictured below. Owner never drives antiques in winter. 

AM/FM stereo inside glove box

Bel Air trim

Owner bought tachometer from local speed shop. It is a Sun designed to look vintage.

Back seat

Rolls and pleats in the package tray

Headliner

Passenger side door panel - new handles and window cranks

Driver door panel - new vent window frame, rubber and glass have been installed

Engine fires right up and runs great. It is a 350 V-8.

Owner converted to an alternator and changed the points to electronic ignition

Engine has Edelbrock valve covers, air cleaner, aluminum intake and carburetor

Later model master cylinder and power booster - car stops well

Steering box was replaced with a low mileage original and car steers well. Headers are from Hedman.

Nice and simple with only one fan belt

Yellow plug wires are performance wires

There is a new heater core in the box. The heater needs cables pictured below and hoses to work.

Underside of hood

Trunk lid opens and closes properly 

Underside of trunk lid

It has a like new mat

Driver side

Passenger side

VIN plate - VC57A132748 - Bel Air built in Atlanta with V-8 engine

Cowl data plate - colors have been changed

Clear title ready to transfer to new owner

Passenger side front suspension - you can see BF Goodrich tires are new

Driver side front suspension

Headers are full length

Previous owner had his brother who worked at a body shop replace part of the passenger floor. Instead of removing the old floor he welded new one on top. 

Passenger side frame

Driver side frame

Passenger side rear suspension

Driver side rear suspension

Trunk pan was replaced same as part of passenger floor. Owner believes the rear ratio is 3:55.

Famous 57 Chevy front end

Bowtie parking light lens

Hood trim is excellent

Driver front fender

Wheels on front are 7-inches wide with P215X70X15 Goodrich

Driver door

Trim is very sharp, has a couple of minor dings

Post car

This car is a real beauty

Rear wheels are 8-inches wide with P235X60X15 BF Goodrich

Bel Air trim

Chrome is sharp

Gold V for V-8

Dual exhaust has a muscular tone

Passenger side rear quarter panel

Cragar wheels resemble the old Fenton mag wheels

Roof trim

Nice body

Passenger door

Windshield is tinted - chrome trim on wiper arms is new. Rear view mirrors are new.

If you are seriously interested in this car my advice is to come and see it. The car is located in Prince George, Virginia 23860. Car is a short drive from I-295 which connects I-95 and I-64. Serious bidders can email me any questions or ask for the owner's number.

Terms of sale: winning bidder should contact me within 24 hours of the auction’s end. If you cannot pick up the car right away send a 10% deposit within 3 days and make arrangements to pick up the car or have it shipped. We would like the car picked up within 14 days. If you need help with having the car shipped email me.

 

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