1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This restored and customized 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is powered by a FiTech fuel-injected 496cid big-block V8 backed by a five-speed Tremec TKO manual transmission. Finished in O-So-Sexy Tri-Coat red over a tan leather and fabric interior, this Pro-Street hardtop comes with build sheets and a clear title.

Highlights

• Performance-enhanced 496ci V8
• Pro Street-style narrowed rear axle
• Air conditioning

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Texas

EXTERIOR

• O-So-Sexy Tri-Coat red paint
  • PPG Vibrance Collection's Radiance II line
• Tri-bar halogen headlights
• Electric windshield wipers 
• Dual chrome mirrors
• Chrome door handle scratch guards
• Hidden fuel filler 
• Brass grille and emblems 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch chrome Cragar SS wheels
• Staggered-width Hoosier radial tires
  • 26-inch front
  • 31-inch rear  

INTERIOR

• Tan leather and fabric upholstery
• Billet aluminum dashboard trim
• 1959 Chevrolet Impala bucket seats
• Center console with manual shifter
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column
• Three-spoke Grant banjo steering wheel with wood trim
• Retro-look AM/FM stereo 

Updates

• Custom upholstery created by Dave Condon Custom Interiors of Orem, Utah

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 0 miles  
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 496ci V8
  • 454ci block bored .030 over
  • FiTech GO EFI dual-quad fuel injection system
  • Chrome Edelbrock air cleaner
  • MSD electronic ignition
  • Pro Comp aluminum rectangular-port heads
  • Lifter valley screens
  • Callies tempered steel crankshaft
  • Studded main bearing cap bolts
  • Manley Performance rods
  • JE dish-top forged pistons with 10:1 compression
  • Manley Performance triple valve springs
  • Concept One engine accessory pulley kit
  • Sanderson headers
  • Pro Comp roller rockers

Transmission

• Five-speed Tremec TKO manual 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 39-inch Pro Street-style nine-inch Ford rear axle
  • Limited-slip differential
  • 4.11:1 gears
• Classic Performance Products (CPP) tubular upper and lower control arms
• Rear-adjustable coilovers
• Four-wheel power disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

• All undercarriage components have been rebuilt 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• STYLE, 1037D - Bel Air two-door hardtop
• PLANT, VN - Van Nuys, CA
• TRIM, 670 - Black cloth and silver vinyl upholstery
• PAINT, 822D - Imperial Ivory and Dusk Pearl two-tone 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

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

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• According to the seller the odometer does function, however it needs to be plugged into the proper sensor in order to give accurate readouts regarding miles traveled 

VIDEO

• Seller has included videos of a start-up and driving footage that can be seen below