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20-YEARS-OWNED 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR

Highest Bid:
$20,000

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20-YEARS-OWNED 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR

High Bidder:  Garycontractor123

Auction Type:  Reserve (not met) 

Highest Bid: $20,000 (USD)

End Date:


Location:

Hanover, Massachusetts 02339

Seller:

Engine:

265ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

100,418 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

VC57T163214

Carfax:

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $20,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  Garycontractor123

Auction Type:  Reserve (Not Met) 

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Location:

Hanover, Massachusetts 02339

Seller:

Engine:

265ci

Transmission:

Odometer:

100,418 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

VC57T163214

Carfax:

Lot Number:

53452735

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been with the current owner for more than 20 years and is powered by a rebuilt 265ci V8 backed by a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Sierra Gold and Adobe Beige over a black cloth and light gray vinyl interior, this Chevrolet Bel Air comes from the selling dealer with a set of removed original wheels with tires, removed original hubcaps, current registration, a bill of sale, and a supporting letter from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).

Highlights:

  • Electric windshield wipers
  • Tinted windshield
  • Sony AM/FM radio
  • Accessory Chevrolet tissue dispenser
  • Front sway bar
  • Front disc brakes

Ownership History:

  • Offered by a dealer
  • Current location: New Jersey

EXTERIOR

Key Features:

  • Adobe Beige and Sierra Gold paint (code 818)
  • Fender-mounted antenna
  • Tinted windshield
  • Electric windshield wipers
  • Bel Air side trim

Known Flaws:

  • A few minor imperfections in the finish
  • Minor dents and pitting on window trim chrome

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • 14-inch steel Chevrolet Rally wheels
  • 215/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

Service History Highlights:

  • Newer tires

INTERIOR

Key Features:

  • Black cloth and light gray vinyl upholstery 
  • Bench seat
  • Manual windows
  • Manual steering
  • Column-mounted automatic transmission shifter
  • Chrome tissue dispenser

Modifications:

  • Sony AM/FM/cassette radio
  • Jensen rear speaker
  • Chevrolet-branded carpeted floor mats

Known Flaws:

  • Some minor wear and a burst seam on the driver's side of the front bench seat

INSTRUMENTS

  • Odometer shows 100,418 miles
    • Rolled over
    • True mileage unknown
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Factory clock
  • Gauges:
    • Fuel
    • Temperature

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine:

  • 265ci V8
    • Single 2-barrel carburetor
  • 6-volt electrical system with a generator

Transmission:

  • Powerglide 2-speed automatic

Service History Highlights: 

  • Original engine replaced
  • Replacement engine reportedly rebuilt in 1991

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST

Key Features:

  • Independent front suspension
  • Manual front disc and rear drum brakes
  • Single exhaust system

Modifications:

  • Front sway bar
  • Manual front disc brakes

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Four extra tires mounted on factory steel wheels with factory wheel covers
  • Current registration
  • Bill of sale
  • Supporting letter from the Massachusetts RMV
  • Car sells with MA DMV Letter in Lieu of Title because cars purchased before November 26, 1990 are exempt from having a Title in MA under Mass General Laws Chapter 90D Section 2

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Always garaged and mechanically maintained
  • The seller has posted a walk-around video that shows the exterior, interior, engine bay, and a start-up below
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Comments & Questions

June 10, 2024
09:24 AM

BID: $20,000

June 09, 2024
08:15 PM

I have to wonder why a 12 volt system was converted to 6 volts

June 09, 2024
11:18 AM

1957 Chevy had a 12volt battery and generator

June 09, 2024
09:33 AM
Seller

@Oldsalt – Maybe I'm wrong but I believe 57 ran 283 engines not 265 but then it's been a while since I worked on them. ...

You could be correct. The owner stated it was a 265.

June 09, 2024
08:45 AM

Maybe I'm wrong but I believe 57 ran 283 engines not 265 but then it's been a while since I worked on them.

June 08, 2024
06:48 PM

BID: $19,500

June 08, 2024
11:11 AM

Car 12 volt battery shown in a picture. Not the 6 volt.

June 07, 2024
11:32 AM

@J-face – Are there more pictures of the undercarriage from front to back and when this was restored was any Bondo or metal put it in this vehicle ...

I assume no power steering and no power brakes...................is there any rust

June 07, 2024
08:39 AM

Are there more pictures of the undercarriage from front to back and when this was restored was any Bondo or metal put it in this vehicle

June 05, 2024
12:52 PM

BID: $18,000

June 05, 2024
12:36 PM

BID: $17,000

June 05, 2024
06:50 AM

BID: $16,000

June 04, 2024
06:24 PM

BID: $15,500

June 04, 2024
04:44 PM

BID: $15,000

June 03, 2024
09:10 AM

BID: $14,000

June 03, 2024
08:55 AM

Appears to have a 6 volt generator and a 12 volt battery. What's the deal?

June 03, 2024
08:29 AM

BID: $13,500

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