Description

In the vast history of the autoverse, few cars can match the levels of love, allure, and dedication that a '57 Chevy commands. While all three Tri-Fives are fan favorites to the Bowtie faithful, one look at this gorgeous Onyx Black 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hard Top and it's easy to see why this car is on so many collectors' bucket lists. With the same owner for the past 32 years, this car was given a full frame-off restoration by Special Cars Only beginning in May 2006 and completed in January 2008. Set up as a custom cruiser, this Hardtop sports 1956-style fender trim, dual spotlights, side skirts, and those trick triple-outlet Lake pipes.

Contrasting that sleek black exterior is a warm and inviting tuck-and-roll dark red interior. A period-correct split front bench seat leaves plenty of room to spread out, while the Brodie knob mounted to the big steering wheel allows for easy one-handed turns, making cruising that much more fun. The original three-pod gauge cluster has gotten a Dakota digital upgrade, as has the AM/FM/Aux/Cassette head unit that sits in its original position without upsetting the classic ambiance that makes this car feel so special. Power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning all serve to help this '57 be the ultimate cruiser, perfect for any street meet or Power Tour.

Under the hood, we find a clean engine bay featuring a crate 350 cubic-inch V-8 engine. That small block is fed by a single four-barrel carburetor topped by a glistening chrome Chevrolet-embossed air cleaner, while a series of the fuel-injection Crossed Flags emblems are sprinkled throughout like horse-powered Easter eggs. A set of Hedman long tube headers feeds into a true dual exhaust before exiting through a set of Smithy's glasspack-style mufflers, giving this retro ride an authentic sound like no other.

*VC Bel Air
*Hard Top
*Frame Off Restoration
*Single 32 Year Owner
*Onyx Black
*Lake Pipes
*1956 Fender Trim
*Side Skirts
*Dual Spotlights
*350 Crate V8
*Four Barrel Carb
*Long Tubes
*Glasspacks
*T10 Four Speed Manual
*Floor Shifter
*Column Mounted Tach
*Power Steering
*Power Brakes
*Front Disc Brakes
*Redone Dark Red Interior
*Dakota Digital Dash
*AM/FM/Aux/Cassette
*Brodie Knob
*Air Conditioning
*Restoration Photos
*Receipts

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop transfers power from that throaty V8 to its rear wheels via a tried-and-true floor-mounted T10 four-speed manual transmission. Riding on an A-arm front suspension and rear leaf springs, this car also sports an oversized Hellwig front sway bar for added handling prowess. Fifteen-inch Cragar SS wheels shod in 215/75R-15 BFG Silvertown white-wall rubber complete the hot rod look perfectly. If you, like so many of us, have always dreamed of owning a classic Tri-Five, you will be hard-pressed to find a better example than this fully restored '57. Don't wait, call today! We can assist you with getting an Extended Vehicle Service Plan from Freedom Warranty, which provides comprehensive coverage that can save thousands of dollars on unexpected repairs. Inquire for more details and pricing!