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LOT #1319 - 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE
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Redesigned for 1957, the Chevrolet Bel Air continued body work accentuates the chrome molding and trim,
as a smash hit and helped to propel the Bowtie brand which is all complete. Also, the spinner hubcaps look just
toward number one in manufacturing, with this model right with the wide whitewall tires. Power comes from
line accounting for nearly 50 percent of total Chevrolet the 283ci V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetion and dual
production. The '57 Bel Airs owed nothing to the previous exhaust producing a healthy dose of usable horsepower.
year, from their remodeled front fenders to sculpted and This small-block engine is connected to a Powerglide
extended rear fins, the all-new bodywork and updated automatic transmission. Power steering and power brakes
interior captured the motoring public's attention. This make for easy driving. Inside the cabin, the interior
Sierra Gold Bel Air convertible is in great condition and features bench seating with Adobe Beige and white two-
is a fine representation of the one-year-only body style. A tone upholstery. Other options and features include deluxe
recipient of a full body-off renovation by famed Tri-Five heater, electric clock, AM radio, chrome fender-mounted
preservers Snodgrass Chevy Restoration, the craftsmanship antenna, dual chrome exterior mirrors and a convertible
is apparent and has resulted in a show-quality Bel Air. top parade boot cover.
Every inch of the full-size Chevrolet has been lovingly FROM THE RASER COLLECTION.
refinished to a high level of accuracy. The laser-straight NO RESERVE.
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