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LOT #1053 - 1957 CHEVROLET 150 UTILITY BUSINESS SEDAN

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In 1957 a customer could walk into Fundamental vehicle elements were
their local Chevrolet dealership and, eliminated from the 150 to save
with careful order form selections, weight and boost performance.
initiate the build of one the most These items deleted included the
desirable performance cars of the heater, radio, clock, cigarette lighter
era. For a mere $1,895 that car was and ashtray. Even the rear seat was
the 150 Utility Business Sedan, ditched - all in the fight to make
also known as the Salesman. This the car faster. This 1957 Chevy
specific-content car won the public 150 Salesman example has been
over by the subtraction of many restored to a high level of accuracy
basic features while adding several and precision. All correct General
core performance elements. The Motor parts numbers and proper
additions included the famed 283ci date codes can be found throughout
V8 small-block Chevrolet engine that the meticulously restored drag race
was prepared with a special hi-lift special. Included with the Chevrolet
camshaft then topped with dual is an extensive restoration dossier
4-barrel carburetors for maximum with comprehensive production
performance. Horsepower was number verification and photos
270 - an eyepopping figure at the for all the vehicle components.
time. Mated to a 3-speed manual Painted in code 802 Matador Red,
transmission and equipped with the every surface and material has been
batwing air cleaner, the 150 Salesman carefully refurbished and refinished
quickly became the favorite for racers to a high level of quality.
on and off the strip. The "sleeper" FROM THE RASER COLLECTION.
motif carried over into the Chevrolet's NO RESERVE.
commonly equipped features.

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