1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop is powered by a crate-sourced Vortech 5.7-liter V8 mated to a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in cream over a two-tone red and black vinyl and cloth interior, this restored coupe is now offered by the seller with receipts and a clear title.

Highlights

• Fewer than 1,000 miles driven since restoration in 2021
• $14,000 invested in the last two years on fuel-injection, transmission, and suspension updates
• Holley Sniper 2 fuel-injection system
• Power disc brakes with Wilwood master cylinder
• Vintage Air A/C system

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: North Carolina
  • Titled in South Carolina

EXTERIOR

• Cream paint
  • Restoration completed in 2021
  • Reportedly original steel body panels
• Chrome bumpers
• Anodized gold emblems
• Antenna
• Dual side mirrors
• Stainless-steel side molding
• White tailfin insets

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 17-inch front and 18-inch rear Rally-look wheels
• 235/45 Nexen N3000 front tires
• 275/45 Michelin Pilot Sport rear tires

INTERIOR

• Red and black vinyl and cloth upholstery
  • Bench seats
• Power steering
• Aluminum dash trim
• Manual crank windows
• Air conditioning
• Radio
• Bel Air-branded floor mats
• Trunk mat

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Coolant temperature
  • Fuel level
• Auxiliary under-dash gauges
  • Coolant temperature
  • Oil pressure
• Odometer shows 72,500 miles
  • Title reads mileage exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• Vortech 5.7-liter V8
  • Newer crate engine
  • Reportedly built to 700 horsepower

Transmission

• 4L80E four-speed automatic
  • Chevrolet Camaro-sourced
  • Standalone programming
  • Stall converter

Rear End

• Quick Performance Ford nine-inch
• 31-spline Yukon Grizzly locker
• Limited-slip
• 3.89:1 gear ratio

Updates

• Holley Sniper 2 EFI system
• Aluminum radiator

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Dual exhaust system
• Power disc brakes
  • Wilwood master cylinder

Updates

• Classic Performance Products (CPP) tubular front suspension
• C5 Corvette front brakes
• Viking adjustable coilovers up front
  • Sway bar
• New rear leaf springs with polyurethane bushings
  • Shock cross member

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Heat is weak due to hot water valve not completely opening
• Small paint chips (hood trim, fuel door, trunk, driver rear wheel well)
• Inoperative odometer

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Receipts

**VIN NOTICE: THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS A VIN THAT MAY – DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION – REQUIRE THE BUYER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND BE SUBJECT TO A STATE-ISSUED VIN AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THAT STATE