One of the most recognized icons in the automotive industry, the '57 Bel Air introduced minor improvements from the previous year like more chrome and and featured a golden grille set off with a heavy chrome bar that included parking lights. The rear fins were capped with chrome moldings and highlighted with anodized aluminum side trim panels. The fuel-filler door was was even concealed in the left rear chrome fin to clean up the lines of the car.
2-door sedan body type
RWD (rear-wheel drive), auto gearbox
petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3859 cm3 / 235.5 cui, advertised power: 104.5 kW / 140 hp / 142 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 285 Nm / 210 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5080 mm / 200 in, width: 1877 mm / 73.9 in, wheelbase: 2921 mm / 115 in
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Production Numbers
Model Number Body/Style Number Factory Price
2434 1067D $2,511
2409 1062DFC $2,580
2429 1064DF $2,757
Bel Air Series - V8
Although restored original examples are increasingly rare, modern customizers and restorers are creating fast, powerful, ultra-modern hot rods that are winning the '57 Chevy a whole new generation of fans.
This one drives like a modern day car, upgrades including power steering, disk brakes, automatic transmission.
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