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The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, riding on new 14 inch tires, was two and a half inches longer and stood one and a half inches lower than the previous year’s model. It also featured a distinctive new grille integrated with new front bumpers. On the bonnet, gun-sight ornaments fronted the new wind splitters while three gold chevrons could be found on each front wing. At the rear, distinct new tail fins ended in sharply defined chrome caps and the petrol cap was concealed behind the left taillight. The top of the line Bel Air also had chrome sills and distinctive ribbed satin-finish wedge panels on the rear wings. Bel Airs were available in seven different models and were trimmed with anodized aluminum on the rear body side panels.

Under the hood, Chevy owners could choose from the tried-and-true six or 265 cubic inch V8, or from up to a half dozen variations of the enlarged 283 cubic inch V8 engine. But the rarest of the rare, and the most powerful of all, was the fuel-injected V8. At 283 horsepower, when fitted with high compression heads, this was the first engine to achieve the magic one horsepower per cubic inch. When fitted to the standard 8.5:1 compression heads, it was still good for an impressive 250hp.

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Chassis & Sales

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe - sold for $45,100 Though little documentation exists to clarify the history of this dramatic Bel Air, it is possible to discern a number of facts from its data plates, which indicate that the car was assembled at GM’s Atlanta manufacturing plant. The Fisher body number plate also demonstrates that the car’s livery is mostly original. Its interior is still swathed in two-tone black over red houndstooth upholstery, while the paint color has been changed slightly ... more
Gallery: 2011 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 283/220 HP, Automatic - did not sell for $28,000 Beautifully restored to its original specification, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door sedan is an excellent example of the versatile machine that held such appeal to an enthusiastic American public. Its two-tone Dusk Pearl and India Ivory color scheme and contrasting Deluxe interior make a stylish first impression that only gets better with the presence of a Corvette-grade 283/220 HP small block and Powerglide drivetrain combo. Wide Whitewall... more
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - sold for $62,500 A fine example of Chevrolet's all-time classic 1957 Bel Air is offered here in the appealing form of this Onyx Black convertible. With its contrasting Red and Silver interior providing one of the most attractive environments of that period, this all-original treasure from the Harold R. Wing collection features wide Whitewalls, full size "Spinner" wheel covers, front and rear bumper guards and a 283 CI small block mated to a column-shifted 3-sp... more
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum

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