1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR "FUELIE" 2-DOOR HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is powered by a numbers-matching Rochester fuel-injected 283ci V8 mated to a rebuilt three-speed manual transmission. Finished in Onyx Black over a red vinyl with black and red pattern cloth interior, this well-documented Bel Air is now offered by the selling dealer with a vehicle history binder and clear title.

Highlights

• One of 1,530 passenger cars built by Chevrolet with fuel injection in 1957
• Reached 135 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1958 according to dash-mounted plaque 
• Mechanical restoration overseen by the late Chuck Smith of Valley Center, California
• Numbers-matching 283ci V8 with fuel injection 
• Original bill of sale and registration included with purchase 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Oregon 

EXTERIOR

• Onyx Black paint 
• Hooded headlights 
• Wraparound windshield 
• Wraparound rear window 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Exterior repainted in its original color in the 1990s by the original owner 
• Rebuilt wiper motor 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch steel wheels 
  • Chrome wheel covers
• 205/75 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Red vinyl with black and red pattern cloth upholstery
• Padded dash
• Split-bench 
• Clock
• Wonderbar AM radio 
• Southern California Timing Association plaque 
• Heater

Updates

• New Wonderbar radio 
• Rebuilt heater 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Temperature
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 88,762 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 283ci V8
  • Milled .030 over 
  • 283 horsepower 
  • Rochester fuel injection
  • Duntov high-lift camshaft 
  • 905 distributor 
  • Air scoop 

Transmission

• Three-speed manual 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine overhauled in 2020
• Original transmission has been rebuilt 
• New
  • Wiring harness 
  • Electro Vac switch

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Drum brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• New
  • Brakes
  • NOS master cylinder 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• STYLE, 1037 - Bel Air two-door hardtop 
• PLANT, VN - Van Nuys, CA 
• TRIM, 676 - Red vinyl with black and red pattern cloth 
• PAINT, 793 - Onyx Black 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Bel Air is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Vehicle history binder 
  • Records
  • Photos
  • Original sales documents
  • Handwritten correspondence from original owner 

DEALER NOTE 

• The selling dealer has posted the following disclaimer:
  • All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation fees, and any emissions testing charges. The price for listed vehicles as equipped does not include charges such as License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Dealer Prep, Smog Fees, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage of Liability insurance, or Delivery Fees. This dealer makes no representations, expressed or implied, to any actual or prospective purchaser or owner of this vehicle as to the existence, ownership, accuracy, description, or condition of the listed vehicle’s equipment, accessories, price, specials, or any warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle. Acquisition fees, destination charges, tag, title, and other fees and incentives are not included in this calculation. Oregon DA9679.

VIDEO 

• Seller has included videos of a walkaround inspection, interior tour, cold start, and driving footage that can be seen below