A fully restored Bel Air hardtop upgraded to be driven rather than trailered: 350 V8, TH350 automatic, Wilwood front discs and power steering, finished in Silver Grey metallic over a grey suede interior.
Vehicle Overview
| Make & Model | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Coupe |
|---|---|
| Condition | Used, clear title |
| Mileage | 80,000 miles |
| Engine | 350 V8 with mild cam |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (TH350) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Exterior | Silver Grey metallic |
| Interior | Grey cloth |
| VIN | VC57J162001 |
The Photographs
Sixteen frames covering the body, the cabin and the engine bay. The full set is in the album linked in the panel to the right.
Worth Knowing
This one has been restored and then upgraded: serpentine belt system, MSD ignition, Wilwood front discs, tubular A-arms and adjustable shocks. It is built to be used, and the seller says it runs and drives better than it did new.
The consignor is selling because he has too many cars and is getting married soon.
Engine and Drivetrain
- 350 V8 motor with mild cam, built for reliability
- TH350 automatic transmission
- Edelbrock 4-barrel carburettor
- Edelbrock aluminium manifold
- Serpentine belt system, front runner setup
- Aluminium radiator with electric fan
- MSD electronic ignition
- Blaster coil
- MSD distributor
- Shorty headers into dual exhaust
- New Optima battery, relocated to the trunk
- New wiring
Steering, Brakes and Suspension
- Power steering
- Power Wilwood front disc brakes
- Tilt steering wheel
- 16" billet and grey leather steering wheel
- Front sway bar
- QA4 adjustable shocks
- Tubular front A-arms
- Chrome 5-spoke American Racing wheels
Body and Interior
- Silver Grey paint with polished aluminium and stainless accents
- Beautiful grey metallic paint with a lot of metallic in it
- New tinted glass
- New weather stripping
- Really nice black and grey suede interior
- Retro AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, 6x9s in the package tray
- New custom Dakota Digital gauges
- Seat belts added for safety
