1957 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Bel Air

283

Manual

VC57K18099

Clear

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air for sale. This is a true V8 C Code Bel Air I recently purchased this from a gentleman who had owned it for 28 years. He bought the car in 1987 and told me that he hasn't done anything to it other than small repairs and regular maintenance. He rarely drove the car but took good care of it always, garaged and covered. That being said, whatever bodywork, paint, chrome, interior etc., work was done prior to 1987 and it still looks awesome. It does have its scratches and chips as can be seen in video and pics. Watch the walk around video It has a 283 2 bbl. with a 3 speed manual on the floor. This car is a blast to drive. Runs perfect, shifts fine, stops like it was designed to and goes down the road good. Some play in the steering but I think that is to be expected. Nothing unusual or noisy, feels as it should. All of the lights, blinkers, wipers work. No heat and horn button not working although tested horns and they do work. The motor may be the original 283. I included a pic of the engine pad stamping, maybe someone can decode it better than I. The paint is Tropical Turquoise and Imperial Ivory with matching interior. Bucket seats and stereo console. Looks excellent inside and out considering it all was done 30 years ago. It has the factory Cool Ray tinted glass which looks great with the blue. As you can see there is no rust at all on the outside. The floors, rockers, frame, trunk, quarters, fenders, rear splash pan, under the hood all look excellent and pretty clean. The bad news is that it looks like every body brace is rusted. I asked around and was told that these are spot welded in and are thinner than other body parts, hence don't hold up as well. They are all available through various venders at a cost of about 300.00 for all of them. A few of them have transferred some rust into the inner rocker where it is spot welded so small inner rocker pieces should be installed if you decide to repair them. That's the worst of it period. I included many pics of the underside. It also looks like it may have been hit at the drivers rear tire area. It's all metal but they could have gotten it a little straighter. I also took pics of that area. Not bad but I feel I have to mention it. It's not a show car... Bottom line, you can get in this car without doing a thing and drive it anywhere, cruises, local shows. It's a great looking Bel Air the way it sits. "Watch walk around Video" New Jersey Title in hand. Local guys are welcome to come take a look. Any questions please ask prior to bidding. I want the buyer to happy with their purchase. I will do whatever it takes to make sure you get what you expect. Don't bid if you are not serious and have the money ready. Please no BS Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer but I will gladly help loading. I reserve the right to end this listing early as it is advertised locally. Sold as is of course. See my feedback. All happy buyers. I really try to explain things as I see it. Thank You in advance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-HS5SgtpfI On Nov-26-15 at 14:40:42 PST, seller added the following information: On Jan-03-16 at 06:33:26 PST, seller added the following information: On Jan-07-16 at 06:16:27 PST, seller added the following information: On Jan-07-16 at 08:52:59 PST, seller added the following information: On Jan-23-16 at 07:08:53 PST, seller added the following information: I am lowering the reserve to just above where the bidding is at now, so this car will sell. Thank You