1957 CHEVROLET 150 UTILITY SEDAN
1957 CHEVROLET 150 UTILITY SEDAN
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1957 CHEVROLET 150 UTILITY SEDAN
High Bidder: Crzin
Highest Bid: $45,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Volo, Illinois 60073
Seller:
Engine:
283ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
4,894 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
VA57L111069
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
82077747
Location:
Volo, Illinois 60073
Seller:
Engine:
283ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
4,894 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
VA57L111069
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
82077747
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If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan is powered by a fuel-injected EK-code 283ci V8 mated to a three-speed close-ratio manual transmission. Finished in Tropical Turquoise and India Ivory two-tone over a gray vinyl and patterned cloth interior, this award-winning Tri-Five Chevrolet is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.
Highlights
- Frame-off restoration built to original specifications
- 4,894 miles driven since
- Original factory sheet metal
- Reportedly one of 50 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedans built with a fuel-injected engine for the 1957 model year
- Positraction rear end with 4.11 gears
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Illinois
EXTERIOR
- Tropical Turquoise and India Ivory two-tone paint
- Wrap-around windshield
- Driver-side chrome mirror
- Chrome brightwork
- "Fuel injection" and Chevrolet badging
Updates
- Chrome was redone by Royal Silver
- Vehicle was stripped down to the original sheet metal and then repainted in its original factory colors
- New
- Glass
- Seals
- Weatherstripping
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch painted steel wheels
- Chevrolet hubcaps
- 8.00 BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall tires
INTERIOR
- Gray vinyl and patterned cloth upholstery
- Split bench
- Fixed rear windows
- Cloth headliner
- Radio delete
- Lighter delete
- Heater delete
- Clock delete
- Rear seat delete
- Rubber mats
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Temperature
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 4,894 miles
- Title reads mileage-exempt
- Reportedly true mileage since frame-off restoration
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- EK-code 283ci V8
- 283 horsepower
- 10.5:1 compression
- Factory fuel injection
- NASCAR distributor
Transmission
- Three-speed close-ratio manual
Service History Highlights
- Fuel injection unit has been rebuilt and authenticated
- Fuel injection system has been adjusted
- Balance tube has been repaired
- New
- Fuel filter
- Fuel gauge sender
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Positraction rear end
- 4.11 gears
- Drum brakes
- Dual exhaust system
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Wipers are inoperable
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Full-size spare tire
- Jack
- Judging sheets
- Restoration photos
- Magazine articles
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- This vehicle has won the following awards according to the seller
- 1999 AACA Best of Class and Best of Show
- 2000 Bowtie Convention Gold Certificate
- 2009 Orlando Classic Chevy Gold Certificate
- 3 Super Chevy shows
- Class
- Editor's choice
- Best detail
- Best 55-57
VIDEO
- Seller has included multiple videos that offer a closer-look at this classic, which can be seen below
Is this a numbers matching vehicle?
I’m not bidding because I already have a 1950’s vintage car, but this is a special car. My very first car was a 1957 “field find” Belair the my uncle gave me. Whoever winds up with this is a lucky guy.
Beautiful! Nice to see one not a black and white clone.