а fоrmer оwner perfоrmed bоth cоsmetic аnd mechаnicаl restоrаtiоns оn this 1957 Chevrоlet Bel аir twо-dооr hаrdtоp. It is equipped with а 283ci V8 engine thаt feаtures duаl fоur-bаrrel cаrburetоrs аnd is mаted tо а three-speed mаnuаl trаnsmissiоn. The frаme wаs detаchаble frоm the bоdy priоr tо its stripping аnd subsequent blаck refinishing; the interiоr is embellished with red аnd blаck vinyl. а heаter, 15-inch bоdy-cоlоr steel rims, hооded heаdlights, duаl аntennаs, аnd аn аM rаdiо аre аll included аs equipment. This Bel аir, which the vendоr purchаsed in 2021, is currently fоr sаle аccоmpаnied by phоtоgrаphs оf its refurbishment, service recоrds, аnd а cleаn Indiаnа title in the seller’s nаme.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
During the 2014 refurbishment, the body was detached from the frame and stripped to bare metal prior to being refinished in black. Twin wind splits, hooded headlights, dual antennas, front and rear windshields that wrap around, and a gasoline filler concealed in the left taillight are among the details.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
Chest pigmentation Firestone Deluxe Champion tires are affixed to 15-inch steel rims adorned with finned chrome hubcaps; a spare spare is stored in the trunk. Without assistance, braking is delivered by drums.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
Red vinyl is utilized to cover the bench seats, which are also equipped with transparent coverings. The interior is furnished with an AM radio, an analog clock, a heater, and a defroster.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
Anchored by engine temperature and fuel level instruments, a 120 mph speedometer is framed by a chrome horn ring on the steering wheel. Reportedly, the steering column underwent reconstruction as part of the refurbishment. The odometer displays 13,000 miles, with the digits beginning to diminish. The mileage total is uncertain.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
It is reported that the refurbishment involved an overhaul of the 283ci V8, which is powered by two four-barrel carburetors and an oil-bath “batwing” air cleaner. Reportedly, the engine features solid lifters and a high-lift “Duntov” camshaft.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
The rear axles are supplied with power via a three-speed manual transmission with column shift. Reportedly, during the refurbishment, the transmission was overhauled and the frame was removed and refinished.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardtop
Deciphering the trim identifier provides the subsequent details:
1957 Bel Air two-door hardtop Plant N assembly number 57-1037 in Norwood, OhioBlack and silver trim (670-0)817D Paint – India Canyon Coral and Ivory paint1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed 2-Door Hardto
