Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Bel Air/150/210 |
SubModel: | BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE |
Type: | 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE |
Trim: | Convertible - 283-270HP Dual Quad |
Year: | 1957 |
Mileage: | 885 |
VIN: | VC57S264022 |
Color: | HARBOR BLUE - WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP |
Engine: | 283 C.I. 270 H.P. DUAL QUAD MOTOR |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | TWO-TONE BLUE |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Garfield, New Jersey, United States |
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A SPECIAL CAR FOR THAT SPECIAL PERSON WHOAPPRECIATESWHAT HE IS BUYING...
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE 283, 270 HP, DUAL QUAD, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE WITH 3 SPEED CLOSE-RATIO STANDARD TRANSMISSION, AND3:55 REAR.
AN INVESTMENTGRADE AUTOMOBILE THAT WASRESTOREDASORIGINAL...ACCURATELY, CAREFULLY, AND PRECISELY,A CAR WHICH WILL CONTINUE TORAISE IN VALUE!
The quality workmanshipon this classic could never be duplicated for anywhereclose to the "BUY IT NOW" price...However, I do want to sell the carso make anacceptable offer and it could be yours!!
IT WOULD BE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANOTHER57 CHEVY AS PRISTINE AS THISONE!!!
Come and check it out in person...You won't be disappointed.
A meticulously craftedandwonderfully preserved original restoration...
THE GORGEOUS "HARBOR BLUE" LACQUER PAINT MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED AND IS SMOOTH AS SILK!!!...CORRECT MATCHING TWO-TONE BLUE INTERIOR...MARVELOUS CHROME AND STAINLESS.
A VINTAGE FACTORY MUSCLE CAR...ThisDream Car originated as a straight rust-free Colorado car. It is a legitimate rotisserieFRAME-OFF RESTORATION that was completely disassembled and impeccably restoredby famed57 CHEVY EXPERT, CARL MITCHAM OF TEXAS. Mitcham primarily specialized in concourse restorations and this is one of his finest!
ThisChevy thenbecame part of the collection of WELL KNOWN MUSCLE CAR COLLECTOR, CARL DWIGGINS OF NORTH CAROLINA...Dwiggins had a stable of some of the most prestigious original and restored cars on earth! When he decided to liquidate some of hiscollection,I was very fortunate to procure the best car Dwiggins ever owned...THIS1957 CHEVY 270HP DUALQUAD CONVERTIBLE.
THE CAR WAS FEATURED IN "SUPER CHEVY" MAGAZINE AND APPEARED ON THE FRONT COVER!!!...CHECK OUT THE SCANS OF THEPHOTOS AND TEXT FROM “SUPER CHEVY” MAGAZINE AS WELL ASTHE OTHERPHOTOS.
SINCE IT'S RESTORATION THE CAR HAS GONE A TOTAL OF ONLY 885 MILES AND LOOKS AS PERFECT TODAY AS IT DID THE DAY IT WAS RESTORED!...Except for some surface blemishes on part of the exhaust system, the car appears as if it just came off the showroom floor..It has been cared for like a baby and has always been stored in a climate-controlled garage under a car cover.
The convertible roof fits on the car perfectly, no wrinkles, pulls or bulges...Everything on the carworks as it should...Including all external lights, dashboard lights, blinkers, wipers, radio,heater, power top, gauges, speedometer, etc., and of course the clock, which is currently disconnected to avoid drain on the battery.
This vehicle has a GENUINE CORRECT 1957 283-270 Horsepower Motor w/ Solid Lifters...IT HAS THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS STAMPED INTO THE BLOCK IN 1957 BY CHEVROLET, WHICH ARE F628EB...Of course, it has an original metal "Bat-Wing" Air Cleaner, as well as properly date-coded/correct number Carbs, Dual-Point Distributor, Aluminum Intake, Heads w/ correct numbers/casting marks and so on...It also comes with the correct original T-3 Headlights,Water Pump, Gas Pump, Pulleys, Oil Pan, Linkage, etc. Naturally, this car has a properly date-coded radiator, transmission, 3:55 ratio rear, and all NOS original shocks! (you know, the shockswith the swirls)
The car was restored usingALL ORIGINAL AND N.O.S. PARTS.The only exception being the current battery, as well as the side mirrors which were added later. No other reproduction parts were used at all!
Additional options include EZI glass, chrome rocker mouldings, wonderbar radio, deluxe heater, spinner hubcaps, etc. Standard steering and brakes compliment the package.
Highly detailed and correct all around...Engine compartment, Trunk, Frame, Undercarriage, Suspension, etc.
THIS CAR PUTS TO SHAME MANY OF THOSE "DUAL QUAD" 57's YOU SEE SOLD AT SOME OF THE LARGER AUCTIONS WITH RE-STAMPED BLOCKS AND MIS-MATCHED NUMBERS!
This is the REAL DEAL!!!
A Correct Numbers Matching, Total Frame-Off Restoration with a Super-Straight Body that is All Metal...There is No Bondo...No Dings...No Waves, and of course...No Rust!
ALL BODY PANELS, DOORS, FENDERS, HOOD, TRUNK, ETC. LINE UP BEAUTIFULLY!
Everything Totally Rebuilt and Restored...
Call anytime with questions or an appointment to see this gorgeous vehicle& completely check it out...
Car is locatedin N.J. close to bothNewark Airport and Kennedy Airport.
Phone: 973-222-1552 or email: filmfootage@cs.com
ASKING $145,000 OR BEST OFFER...NO TRADES PLEASE...OUTRIGHT SALE ONLY!
THANK YOU!!!
Note: Payment in fullwill be required from winning bidder within14 days of auction close in U.S. Funds only. Payment by WIRE TRANSFER is preferred as well as CASH...A BANK MONEY ORDER or CASHIER'S CHECK drawn from a U.S. BANK ONLY is also acceptable. Funds must completely clear my bank before Vehicle is released.Shipping and all costsis the responsibility of the buyer.Vehicle is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS"...I will be available and assist in any way I can when vehicle is picked up for transport.