1957 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Bel Air 2-DOOR Hardtop Coupe

Vee-Eight - Original 283 cu. in.

Automatic - 2 Speed Powerglide

VC 57B135007

Clear

Gasoline

A Nice 'Body-Off' Start So Far ALL Matching #'s Drivetrain Built in Baltimore on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1956 Fitted with Power Steering and Brakes Ready to Complete Originally 'Dusk Pearl' Car with Silver Vinyl Interior & Black & Silver Pattern Many Original Parts Included Frame Restored - Solid Many New Parts Original 283 cu. in. Small Block Original Automatic, 2-Speed 'Powerglide' Original Rear End It doesn't get much better than this for a numbers matching, '57 Bel Air resto project! I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END MY LISTINGS EARLY!*Please note that owner has placed a LOW 'Reserve' on this Classic automobile which is ONE-HALF of what is invested in the car to date.* Call me Now at: 570-250-1622 - Mark or: follyhilclassics@gmail.com or: eBay Email *Always willing to accept 'fair' offers for review.* PLEASE read my Listing from top to bottom including below Pictures! The 1957 Chevy Bel Air was a wonderful, magical car which will always be remembered, particularly by the 'baby boomers' like myself at 62. This is the real deal. The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is perhaps the most recognizable automotive icon in history. It's world famous and widely imitated rear fins and instantly recognizable name have a storied place in automotive lore. The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air became the dream-car of American youth. Chevrolet produced 702,220 Bel Airs in 1957. Inside of this very collectible and investment grade Chevrolet you’ll find the full power-train as it came from the factory....the 283 cu. in. 'Vee-Eight' engine with cast iron block, heads, and exhaust manifolds. *The 283 was a first for Chevrolet. Right now, the engine is fitted with a vintage Rochester two-barrel and a non-original intake manifold (as per stampings, the car was born with a four-barrel and different intake). Has the factory automatic 2-speed transmission ('Powerglide'). Frame has been sandblasted, primed, and painted and in real nice condition and body is straight. Most of the car has original GM steel on it, although front right fender and possibly trunk lid may need replacement. Bottom of the rear quarters have been replaced. All of the factory bright work appears to be present and there has been a new, one-piece floor pan installed. Primed trunk floor very good. All-American engineering superiority of the era and this automobile is an immortal design icon for Chevrolet. Give Mark a call now at: 570-250-1622! This old 'collector car' is located in north-central PA. and will not last long based on a LOW 'Reserve' price. '57 Bel Air's like this in restorable condition with a number's matching drive-train, are becoming more and more difficult to find every day. You can bet once you own a piece of American automotive history like this 1957 Chevrolet 2-DOOR Sport Coupe, you will have one of the more uncommon and desirable collectible cars on the planet! An investment into your future better than stocks or bonds that you can enjoy! History of this Car: The owner (with a clear title), is an elderly gentleman and was a mechanic his entire life. He owned his own repair garage, and is now retired. He unfortunately is not able to complete this car due to serious health issues. He has always stored this Bel Air inside of his heated repair garage. The car was purchased by the current owner a couple of years ago with most of the restoration work completed by previous owner as seen here. Current owner shared with me that the previous owner rebuilt the original 283. Larry also stipulated that he routinely turned the engine over with the crank, but because of his health, he had neglected this of late and it appears that the motor has seized. NO coolant or water has ever been added to the engine since rebuild. The engine was not sitting outside but has been stored in a heated repair garage. Based on what I can see, the engine should not have been seized-up for very long. Needs to be unlocked with Engine Release, Marvel Mystery Oil, or another approach your used to. 'Reserve' is set at about ONE HALF of what owner has invested in this classic Chevy so far!! A personal visit by a potential buyer will NOT leave them disappointed. Please come and inspect! This Chevy has had the following, but not limited to, restoration work and/or replacement parts which come with the sale: entire original frame sand-blasted, inspected, primed, and painted black.new brakes lines.new fuel lines.has it's original rear seat (needs replacement front seat).new power brake set-up ready to complete. Needs rotors and brake calipers to complete.new power steering set-up ready to complete. Needs a PS pump. 6 all original side windows with chrome.new rear window with rubber.new front windshield (not installed). New rubber for this is included. original AM radio which was an Option back then.new one piece full floor pan with all new welded braces.new headlamp buckets.box of parts for body comes with sale.bottom of rear quarters replaced.lower panels new.all heat/air ductwork is there and restored.new gas tank and straps. new side rockers, top and bottom.new rear tailpan.new, correct roof liner in box. original 2-speed, Powerglide automatic transmission.10-bolt rear. 1957 Bel Airs' had a 115-inch wheelbase and measured 197.5 inches long, 73 inches wide and 59 inches tall.The original GM, 283 small block engine is original to this automobile. please note in the image of the inside of the front hood that the orangish color is reflection from engine. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Stainless steel VIN tag on driver’s side door pillar is spot welded from the factory, but the cowl tag has screws affixing it to firewall instead of having the factory spot welds. The cowl tag data does appear to be ‘matching’ to the car itself however. Engine pad stamping was thankfully not decked off during the rebuild of the motor. This is the 283 it was born with. See below ‘critical #’s. The car appears to be ‘matching numbers’ in this respect. I did not get the trans. stampings nor the rear axle/pumpkin, etc., but they appear to be and I assume all are original to the car. I did not also get block casting #’s, nor distributor, generator, bell housing, & other #’s. Take a look at the images and you can get an idea what is new such as engine mounts, etc. All new body mounts. Larry stipulated that knowing the previous owner, he would have done a competent job on rebuilding the engine. Here are the critical numbers:Engine Pad Stamp (283 cu. in.) - T1204FC T – Tonawanda 12 04 – December 4, 1956 FC – model # of engine = 15-21-240; 0 283 V8; w/ 4BC, Power-glide. **Important to note here is that the original owner may have changed the intake to accommodate the 2 bbl. for better fuel economy? *What’s important is that the engine assembly date is within a week of the build date I’ve calculated.* Engine data as follows: Turbo Fire 283 V8: 8.5 (compression ratio) 3-7/8" – (bore) 3" (stroke) 185 hp @ 4600 RPM Net hp - 150 @ 4200 RPM. Car came from factory with either Powerglide or Turboglide. As you know, all 1957 283’s were built in either Canada, Tonawanda, or Flint. Bel Air Series V-8: Model # 2454 Body/Style # – 1037D Body Type & Seating - 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe 6P Factory Price New - $2,399 Ship Weight New - 3,274 lbs Total Prod - 166,426 VIN – VC 57B135007 – this car was built in Baltimore on Tuesday, Dec 11, 1956. VC – 8 cylinder 57 – Year B – Baltimore 135007 – Serial/Production # Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1956 Cowl Tag: STYLE – 57-10370 – first 2 #’s – year of the car. Next 5 numbers – #’s assigned by Fisher Body Plant = 2 Dr HdTp Sport Coupe Series C2454 Bel Air. BODY No. – M 13195 - M = Baltimore. Next #’s = numerical prod. # @ Baltimore Plant. TRIM – 670 – Silver Vinyl with Black & Silver Pattern Cloth. PAINT – 822D-OA – Dusk Pearl (entire car). ACC – no numbers found here for any factory options. Always willing to accept 'fair' offers for review.PLEASE read my Listing from top to bottom including below the following Pictures! This is a link to a PhotoBucket Album with 108 images, some of which are seen above. http://s659.photobucket.com/albums/uu311/Follyhil/1957%20Chevy%20Bel%20Air2%20Dr%20Sport%20Coupe%20Hardtop/ Very fair starting bid of $1200.00. Don't hesitate to Call MARK for any questions of any nature @ 570-250-1622 Remember - LOW RESERVE!! Always willing to accept 'fair' offers for review. I will help with arrangements for shipping if needed anywhere in the world. It is easier than you might think. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END MY LISTINGS EARLY! Call me now at: 570-250-1622 or: follyhilclassics@gmail.com Thanks for looking at my eBay auction. I have been selling a variety of items and automobiles on eBay for about 9 years, and I will give you the most accurate descriptions and the best quality pictures as possible, so that potential buyers will know how to bid and buyers will get what they expect from their new car. My PhotoBucket images and eBay pictures will show the details of the car, and from many different angles. The pictures might take a few minutes to down load on your computer. I have sold many hundreds and hundreds of eBay items all over the country and in many other countries as well, and I try to meet the expectations of each and every customer. This is not always easy as in this case, this '57 Chevy BelAir 2-DOOR Hardtop Sport Coupe is over 55 years old! I have been blessed that near all of my customers are completely satisfied, but when there are issues, I work at my best to resolve them. Take a peek at my Feedback, and I do this just about full time. I have described the above-mentioned vehicle to the very best of my ability. All vehicles are sold in "AS IS" condition. Please call with ANY questions of ANY nature. Mark 570-250-1622 Cell I have described the above-mentioned vehicle to the best of my ability. All vehicles are sold in "AS IS" condition. My goal is to provide you with the best service and the most comfortable buying experience on eBay. I do not accept escrow, and *encourage your personal inspection prior to delivery. The advertised mileage represents the actual miles when the car was placed on eBay. **This vehicle is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.** POLICIES and TERMS OF SALE PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END. WE REQUIRE REMOVAL OF VEHICLE FROM PROPERTY WITHIN 14 DAYS (30 days if shipping) OF AUCTION END, OR STORAGE FEES WILL BE ADDED AT $25 PER DAY TO THE FINAL AUCTION PRICE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL-NO RETURNS-NO WARRANTY INCLUDED WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS OUR AGREEMENT IF YOU BID ON THIS AUCTION: 1. PAYMENTS ARE IN U.S. CURRENCY ONLY. 2. METHOD OF PAYMENT IS CERTIFIED FUNDS (BANK CHECKS MUST CLEAR MY BANK BEFORE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE), OR CASH "In Person" ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT CARDS. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING AND HANDLING AND/OR DELIVERY CHARGES AS STATED IN EACH AUCTION. I WILL ASSIST WITH SECURING A CARRIER FOR YOU IF YOU WISH. 3. I DO MY BEST TO ANSWER E-MAIL QUESTIONS WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE PLACING YOUR BIDS AND INSURE YOU HAVE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE SALE WITHIN 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS TO ENSURE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT. I ALWAYS DO MY BEST TO DESCRIBE WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THE CAR. 4. ALL VEHICLES ARE NON-RETURNABLE AND ARE SOLD AS IS. NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 5. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY. 6. COMMUNICATION WITH SELLER IS EXPECTED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION END. A $1000 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF AUCTION END. PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END. NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK POSTED.7. IF YOU HAVE 2 OR LESS TRANSACTIONS ON eBAY, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA eBAY EMAIL BEFORE YOU BID. 8. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!! MARK 570-250-1622 **AS IS - NO WARRANTY** This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed written or implied. The Seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The Seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the Buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Fees and Taxes There will be a Seller Service Fee on each sale for $45., for transfer paperwork preparation. Also, Pennsylvania residents will have to pay 6% State sales tax. All other states will be Pennsylvania sales tax exempt. THANKS! On Jan-15-13 at 05:26:52 PST, seller added the following information: IMPORTANT UPDATE: OUR RESERVE HAS BEEN MET.....THANK YOU!! THIS NICE '57 BEL AIR SPORT COUP WILL NOW GO TO THE HOME OF THE HIGHEST BIDDER! MARK - 570-250-1622