Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Bel Air/150/210 |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | BEL AIR |
Year: | 1957 |
Mileage: | 2,030 |
VIN: | VC5F170514 |
Color: | BL |
Engine: | V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | BLU |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
1957 Chevy Bel Air!!! Here is an extremely nice 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that has been the subject of an EXCELLENT frame off restoration! You would be hard pressed to find a nicer 57 Chevy. This cars has been the subject of an extremely nice restoration with minor upgrades such as disc brakes and rack and pinion steering along the way. There has been well over 100k dollars invested in the restoration of this car and it truly shows. The story of this car is quite interesting. This Bel Air was actually off taken off the road in 1971 with 61k original miles and stored and preserved until 2007. This is when the 3 year restoration began and has only traveled about 2k miles since restoration. The car has had been treated to a bare metal repaint in Harbour Blue, C.A.R.S interior, painted frame, disc brakes, power rack and pinion, modernized radio and electric clock. This car is 100% ready to go for its new owner!!! This car runs and drives beautifully and doesn't need a thing!! The beauty of a restoration with a couple of thousand miles on it is... EVERYTHING WORKS!!! This car was a very solid rust free car and is very original in its sheet metal etc... The car is well documented as well and comes with pictures of the restoration and a binder with some costs sheets and a certified appraisal. The previous owner(s) have even confirmed the car to retain its original power pack V8! This is a great opportunity to purchase a master piece without going through all the trouble, years of headaches and even purchasing the car at a MASSIVE discount. This car was built by professionals in the industry and spanned multiple years with TONS of money and time. The car has been driven about 2000 miles since completion and the car drives excellent and is very reliable. One of the best features of this car is that it was built to be driven and enjoyed. This is now trailer queen that pops and hisses and overheats when driven... Photos can not capture the beauty and attention to detail this car has received. Inspections are welcomed and encouraged. You will not believe your eyes once you see this car!!!! Call Justin at 602-339-2416 with any questions Click to enlarge Exterior: This classic 1957 Bel Air looks fantastic in its stunning Harbour Blue paint job wand its beautifully refinished chrome and stainless. The paint job on this car was completed to ridiculously high standard and looks excellent. The car was completely disassembled, hood, trunk, doors, glass, trim etc.. was all removed taken down to BARE METAL and painted separately. Even the bottom side of the body car was stripped down and repainted body color as well. This was a full rotisserie body restoration. . The body is LASER straight and looks beautiful. The paint has a very "deep" look and has a great shine since it was a Base coat/Clear coat paint job. When the car was painted, it was done properly. All of the rubber seals were replaced after the car was painted and are all in great condition. This car has the nicest opening and closing hood, trunk and doors. Many man hours were spent getting the doors and panels perfectly aligned and working with amazing precision. The exterior is really set off by the great looking chrome ans stainless trim. This car is pure americana at its finest. The level of detail on this car far exceeds about 99.99% of the cars for sale and this is likely one of the nicest Bel Airs for sale. The paint job on this car alone exceeds the cost of many Bel Airs. This is a car that you could bring to a local car show and show it with pride, or you could go on great long weekend drives in. The exterior of this car was restored from tip to tale all to very high standards. Overall the exterior is in excellent shape. Click to enlarge Interior: The beautiful interior of this 57 was completely reupholstered and looks excellent!!! All of the trim on the interior is in beautiful condition as well, just take a look at the photos! The power top works great and goes up and down with ease. The dash and gauges are in great working order. The interior is nothing short of beautiful and does not disappoint. The modern radio cleverly disguised as the original is a great piece that allows you to enjoy your favorite tunes while cruising. Sitting behind the beautiful steering wheel of this 57 is a joy. The seat cushions are in excellent shape, the upholstery is excellent, the carpet is excellent, the trim is excellent... the list goes on and on... The cars interior was fully restored from top to bottom and is in beautiful condition. This is just a great car overall! Click to enlarge Engine: The car retains its original power pack V8 (rebuilt of course) and even carb according to the previous owner and appraisal sheets. The engine fires right up and runs like a top. The car has been upgraded with HEI ignition as well as an alternator, for drivability and reliability. The small block sounds great with its true dual exhausts exiting under the rear bumper. The transmission has been rebuilt by specialists as well and shifts beautifully. Thankfully the front end has been upgraded to a power rack and pinion front end as well as disc brakes. This car was built for show as well as for touring! This isn't an overly hot rodded Bel Air but a stock looking car that retains its original engine with a few modern touches for reliability and drivability. This car is in excellent mechanical shape and was built to be driven and enjoyed!Click to enlarge This is an excellent 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Every square inch of this car has been refinished and is in excellent condition. This car can simply not be duplicated... and if you were to try... its going to cost you more than double the asking price! I can help arrange shipping anywhere in the world and international buyers are welcome to enjoy this AMAZING Bel Air!!! All Reasonable Offers Considered Please do not hesitate to call me or email me with any questions. Justin 602-339-2416 Terms and Conditions of Sale We take time to carefully describe each vehicle and include a substantial number of photos. However, it is very important to keep in mind that these vehicles are pre-owned, not brand new. After careful reading of the entire description, rather than making a potentially incorrect assumption, if any statement or comment is unclear, or if you have questions, please e-mail or call us prior to bidding. All Arizona Residents or buyers taking delivery in Arizona are subject to all state and local taxes. All Buyers are subject to a non negotiable $99.50 Document Fee. 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