Lot #

3549

Location

Depew, NY 14043

Seller

Dealer

283ci V8

Automatic

Onyx Black

Black and Silver

VC570125924

Current Bid: $12,000 Time Left:
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By the mid-1950s, dramatic postwar design shifts were reshaping the auto industry, and Chevrolet surged to the forefront with bold new styling and performance upgrades. In 1955, Chevrolet’s redesigned full-size models were a hit, selling over 1.7 million units and introducing the powerful 265ci V8—an engine that quickly unseated the Hudson Hornet at Daytona as the top performance car. This era, spanning 1955 to 1957, is now celebrated as the iconic “Tri-Five” period, arguably the most beloved classic design Chevrolet ever produced.

By 1957, the styling evolved with vertical tailfins and the introduction of the new 283ci V8 offering multiple power configurations. The result was a stylish, high-performance car that resonated deeply with buyers and remains a favorite among collectors.

Offered here is an exceptionally restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop, finished in factory Onyx Black with a complementary black and silver interior. This car underwent a full, body-off rotisserie restoration in Rochester, Minnesota, and it presents in true show-quality condition. Every exterior chrome component has been restored or replated, and the paintwork is flawless over laser-straight body panels.

What sets this Bel Air apart is its impressive list of factory options—totaling over 50% of the vehicle’s original base price.

Options include:

283ci V8 with 4-barrel carburetor
Powerglide automatic transmission
Dual exhaust
Factory air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Power front seat
Continental spare tire kit
Wide whitewall tires
Deluxe wheel covers and body trim package
Vacuum ash disposal
Dual rear quarter antennas
Traffic signal viewfinder
Under-dash tissue dispenser

Additionally, an AM/FM cassette stereo has been installed in place of the original radio, with no modifications to the dash.

This is the most highly optioned and meticulously restored ’57 Bel Air we’ve had the pleasure to offer. It’s a stunning, show-ready classic that reflects an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and attention to detail—sure to impress even the most discerning collector.

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