This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Tribute is a member of an automotive class that has been immortalized in movies and songs alike, so its builder could have easily rested on this Chevy's visual laurels and left it at that. Thankfully, for its next lucky owner, that wasn't to be. This rolling icon was instead treated to a thorough restoration that included the addition of a selection of outstanding mechanical upgrades, enabling it to provide a driving experience on a par with its crowd-drawing curb appeal. Dressed in a very appealing shade of red, it features uniformly precise body panel gaps and doors that open and shut smoothly. Up front, a pair of upgraded tri-bar headlights illuminate the road ahead, while in back, the added blue bow-tie badged taillights are a great finishing touch.
Climb inside and you'll be surrounded by an interior that shows plenty of skilled workmanship and is in fine condition. The two rows of plush bench seating combine red vinyl with sharp gray cloth accents and sit over an expanse of clean red carpeting. A floor-mounted shifter makes this Chevy easier to command than most of its counterparts, and an accompanying SunPro tachometer is positioned just in front of it to monitor RPMs. A retro-looking AM/FM stereo with an auxiliary port is now positioned at the center of the dash, surrounded by that broad chrome accent that became a defining feature of this model. Below, added vents combine with an aftermarket climate control system to keep this classic comfortable to drive, year-round.
Beneath the hood, a 350 cubic-inch V8 lurks at the center of a well-maintained compartment, outfitted with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock Performer intake manifold to increase its output. The engine fires up easily and idles smoothly, pairing with a 4-speed automatic 700R4 transmission with an overdrive gear to keep revs down at highway speeds. Ride Tech front coilovers and tubular control arms pair with a rear sway bar to empower this Chevy with handling abilities far beyond what it started life with, while 4-wheel power disc brakes bring prompt, low-effort stops. A complete Painless wiring system has also been added for increased everyday reliability.
HIGHLIGHTS 350 CUBIC-INCH V8 ENGINE HOLLEY 4-BARREL CARBURETOR EDELBROCK PERFORMER INTAKE MANIFOLD 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC 700R4 TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE LONG TUBE HEADERS DUAL EXHAUST WITH FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS POWER STEERING 4-WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES RIDE TECH FRONT COILOVERS RIDE TECH TUBULAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS 18" CHIP FOOSE WHEELS SUPER SHARP RED VINYL AND CLOTH INTERIOR WITH GRAY ACCENTS BENCH SEATING WITH FLOOR SHIFTER CENTER CONSOLE AIR CONDITIONING AM/FM/AUX STEREO
An inspired, well-planned take on a revered classic, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Tribute patrols the asphalt on a set of ultra-sharp 18" Chip Foose wheels that are wrapped with Michelin tires. If you're searching for a stand-out ride that's equal parts driving machine and conversation piece, this one is definitely worth checking out. Call today!
