{"id":1202877,"date":"2022-08-08T12:01:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T16:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1957-chevrolet-bel-air-hardtop-custom-coupe\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T14:08:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:08:20","slug":"1957-chevrolet-bel-air-hardtop-custom-coupe","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1957-chevrolet-bel-air-hardtop-custom-coupe\/","title":{"rendered":"1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop – 454ci V8 – Automatic – Custom Coupe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vehicle Location<\/strong>: Hanover, MA 02339
\nAuction Type<\/strong>: Reserve
\nMileage<\/strong>: 500
\nEngine<\/strong>: 454ci V8
\nTransmission<\/strong>: Automatic
\nExterior<\/strong>: Blue Green Aqua
\nInterior<\/strong>: Tan
\nVIN<\/strong>: VC57T217059
\nParty<\/strong>: Private<\/p>\n

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Hardtop Coupe<\/p>\n

Mostly complete running and driving project car with 454CI with 700 R4 Automatic Transmission and many new parts including the following new carb, electronic ignition, cam shaft, lifters, push rods, roller rocker, aluminum radiator & 3 inch exhaust headers.<\/p>\n

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Basically full top end of engine has been rebuilt. Transmission shifts with a new Lokar shifter. The Ford 9 inch rear end has been narrowed with Dana axles and the rear springs have been pocketed into the frame. The Chassis features all tubular control arms in the front end, has a 605 Power steering box and all of the brake components have been replaced.<\/p>\n

The car has been mini tubbed. Lots of new trim on the car from Classic Chevrolet including all the side trim and brand new gold emblem package on hood, trunk and front fenders with all the remaining stainless steel trim around the windshield and rear window buffed and polished. All the front trim, bumper, grille bar, hoodbar and grill are all brand new.<\/p>\n

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All the body panels line up nicely. Interior needs to be completed and has new Dakota Digital gauges, brand new clock and stock steering. Sound deadner installed under brand new carpeting. Headliner in nice condition. Previous owner began installing late model brown leather power bucket seats which are functional but not wired.<\/p>\n

Rear seat with springs only is original to the car and has to be reupholstered. Car will need full door panels and a windshield wiper motor installed. Owner has sample door panels and will making new panel soon. The heating system was removed from the car as the previous owner had intended to build a race car.<\/p>\n

Heating unit and all parts are available if new owner would like to re-install. Also have the original front bench seat as shown with brandnew kick plates that woud need to be completely reupholstered. All the glass on the car is in excellent condition with rear glass being brand new.<\/p>\n

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Car rides on 4 brand new Hoosier tires mounted on polished Centerline aluminum rims. Very clean undercarriage featuring stainless steel dual exhaust. It appears that the two quarter panels and a floorboard were replaced at one time but the work was done very well. Undercarriage was painted to match body.<\/p>\n

No evidence of any rust. Color is a bluish Green Aqua said to be a late model Honda color and is in overall very good condition with some minor blemishes. Lots of additional parts, including brand new interior door & window handles included.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a solid 57 Bel Air project with much of the work complete, this may be the car for you.\u00a0 Car stored in MA with clean transferable Maine registration. Bid Today!<\/p>\n

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