Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Bel Air/150/210 Belair Sedan 57 Chevy Belair " The American Icon"

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/16/2011
Price:
$ 20000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
296
Location:
Hampstead, Maryland, 21074
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210
Submodel Body Type:
Belair Sedan Sedan
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
VC57J102138
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
" 1957 CHEVROLET BELAIR 4 DOOR SEDAN" ONLY 296 MILES SINCE RESTORATION COMPLETED ODOMETER WAS SET BACK TO ZERO OKAY TRI FIVE LOVERS, WHERE TO START? SOME CARS JUST LOOK DIFFERENT IN A CERTAIN COLOR SCHEME, AND THIS IS ONE OF THOSE CARS. THIS 57 BELAIR IS FINISHED IN THE ORIGINAL TROPICAL TURQUOISE, WITH INDIA IVORY HARDTOP. THE COMBINATION IS JUST GORGEOUS ON THIS CAR. THIS IS A 50'S COLOR SCHEME, THAT JUST DRAWS TREMENDOUS ATTENTION, AND LOOKS GREAT TODAY. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS A 4 DOOR, IT STILL LOOKS FABULOUS, AT A MUCH LOWER PRICE THAN A COUPE, THE CAR IS FUN!! 4 DOORS, MAKE FOR EASY ACCESS. WINDOWS ROLL UP INTO DOOR FRAMES, NO CHANCE OF LEAKING. ALSO MAKES FOR A NICE TIGHT, SOLD CAR. THIS CAR JUST RECENTLY WENT THROUGH A 3 YEAR FRAME OFF RESTORATION. THE RESTORATION IS DOCUMENTED IN PICTURES THAT GO WITH THE CAR, SHOWING BEGINNING TO END. THIS ALLOWS YOU TO SEE WHAT IT STARTED AS ( VERY SOLID CAR ) AND WHAT IT ENDED AS ( A MASTERPIECE) THE COST OF THE CAR, AS WELL AS ALL OF THE RESTORATION WORK, FAR EXCEED THE SELLING PRICE. THIS CAR IS FROM COLORADO AND WAS RESTORED IN COLORADO BY AN INDIVIDUAL THAT TOOK HIS TIME. THE RESULT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. ATTENTION TO DETAIL WAS TAKEN TO MAKE THIS CAR LOOK JUST LIKE IT CAME OUT OF THE FACTORY. THE ONLY THING THAT IS NOT STOCK ARE ,THE AMERICAN WHEEL COMPANY WHEELS, AND BLACK RADIALS. THIS CAR IS READY TO COMPETE IN CAR SHOWS AND DO EXTREMELY WELL. BODY: NICE AND STRAIGHT, GREAT PAINT, ZERO RUST, NO BUBBLES, SCRATCHES, OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. ALL CHROME IS BRAND NEW. MOST STAINLESS IS ORIGINAL AND HAS BEEN POLISHED. A COUPLE OF VERY SMALL DINGS IN THE SIDE BODY STAINLESS, AND I DO MEAN VERY SMALL, BUT NOTHING THAT DETRACTS FROM THE CAR AT ALL. FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS ARE BRAND NEW. ALL DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE WITH ONE FINGER. GOLD GRILL, GOLD ACCENTS, DOOR HANDLE SCRATCH GUARDS. HIGHLY DETAILED. INTERIOR: BRAND NEW IN EVERY WAY. EVERY PIECE IS NEW AND PERFECTION. DASH CLUSTER WAS RESTORED, CLOCK EVEN WORKS, CUSTOM AUTO SOUNDS AM/FM RADIO, LOOKS STOCK AND HAS FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERS. BEAUTIFUL FLOOR MATS. ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING AND WINDOW FELTS. ALL GOOD GLASS, WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN WELL. SHOWROOM NEW! WHEN PEOPLE LOOK INTO THE INTERIOR, THEY GO "WOW" TRUNK: PERFECT, HAS GREAT TRUNK MAT, BRAND NEW SPARE WHEEL, AND RADIAL TIRE, BRAND NEW CORRECT JACK, AND JACKING INSTRUCTIONS. BEAUTIFUL! ENGINE COMPARTMENT: HIGHLY DETAILED AND CORRECT. COULD NOT BE ANY BETTER. LOOK AT PHOTOS. (NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES). IT IS, AS IT LEFT THE FACTORY IN 1957. REBUILT 283/ 2 BARREL/ POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC. RUNS AND SHIFTS PERFECTLY, WITH UNEXPECTEDLY GREAT POWER FOR A SMALL BLOCK 2 BARREL. UNDERCARRIAGE: BEAUTIFUL FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE. NO RUST, PAINTED BLACK ,WITH POR RUST INHIBITOR, CORRECT FACTORY STYLE DUAL EXHAUST, WITH TAIL PIPES EXITING IN STOCK POSITION. EVERYTHING NEW AS THE REST OF THE CAR. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CAR AT A REASONABLE PRICE. VERY FEW AROUND LIKE IT. I AM ASKING A VERY FAIR PRICE FOR IT, CERTAINLY NOT OVERPRICED. YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR. I GO IN MY GARAGE SEVERAL TIMES A DAY JUST TO STARE AT IT. IT MAKES YOU HAPPY! QUESTIONS: EMAIL ME OR CALL ME, RICK @ 410-916-5552 CELL EAST COAST TIMES. NICE BONUS: I ORDERED A HIGH END CALIFORNIA CUSTOM CAR COVER FOR THIS CAR. THE COVER IS TAUPE IN COLOR, AND I HAD EMBOIDERED IN THE FRONT, IN TEAL "CLASSIC 57" YOU GET THIS WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR. IT IS BRAND NEW! CAR ALSO COMES WITH OWNERS MANUAL, PICTURES, AND A FOLDER FULL OF RECEIPTS FOR RESTORATION WORK. THIS CAR NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH SOMEONE WHO WILL ENJOY AN APPRECIATE IT. A LOT OF TIME AND HARD WORK WENT INTO IT. TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES. IS THAT BEAUTIFUL OR WHAT? YOU WILL GET MORE THAN YOUR MONEYS WORTH WITH THIS CAR. READ MY FEEDBACK. I HAVE SOLD MANY CARS TO PEOPLE THAT ARE MORE THAN SATISFIED. I AM A HOBBYIST, NOT A DEALER. I JUST LOVE 50'S, 60'S AND EARLY 70'S CARS. WHY IS THE CAR FOR SALE YOU ASK? WIFE ALWAYS MAKES ME SELL ONE TO BUY ONE. I HAVE LIMITED STORAGE SPACE AND HER CAMARO DOES TAKE PRECIDENT. GOT TO PICK YOUR BATTLES, RIGHT? THANKS FOR LOOKING ,AND HAPPY MOTORING.On Apr-12-11 at 10:46:09 PDT, seller added the following information: FELLOW EBAYERS: I HAVE DECIDED THAT I WILL PAY UP TO 1,000 DOLLARS OF ENCLOSED SHIPPING COSTS ON A " BUY IT NOW PURCHASE" THIS DOES NOT HOLD TRUE ON A "RESERVE MET PURCHASE" THANK YOU. On Apr-14-11 at 03:06:49 PDT, seller added the following information: ON APRIL 14TH, I HAVE LOWERED THE RESERVE A LITTLE, AS WELL AS THE "BUY IT NOW" PRICE . THE RESERVE IS SET AS LOW AS I CAN GO IN THE CAR. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE QUESTIONS AND COMPLIMENTS ON THE CAR. AUCTION ENDS THIS SATURDAY EVENING AT 8:30 PM EST.