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          LOT #1054 - 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR FI HARDTOP

        $_________________



        Redesigned for 1957, the Bel Air was   the chrome molding and trim, which
        an instant smash hit and was the   is all complete. Also, the spinner
        Bowtie brand's number-one-selling   hubcaps look just right with the wide
        model accounting for over 10 percent   whitewall tires. Under the hood is
        of total Chevrolet production. The   the date-code-correct Chevrolet 283ci
        1957 model owed nothing to the    fuel-injected V8 engine producing
        previous year, with its sculpted front   a stout 283hp connected to the
        fenders, distinctive chrome headlights   3-speed manual transmission. The
        and wide-look front grille. This Onyx   Bel Air cruises down the road with its
        Black hardtop is in great condition   smooth-riding full-frame design. The
        - restored to exacting standards   high-quality restoration can be seen
        - and is a great representation of   everywhere - even the undercarriage
        the one-year-only body style. The   of the Chevrolet is fully detailed with
        now famous '57 Chevrolet tailfins   all the correct parts and finishes.
        were designed to duplicate the new   Inside the Chevrolet is a redesigned
        wide-look in the rear and include the   for 1957 dashboard, finely detailed
        V-shaped trim filled with a ribbed   with end-to-end chrome trim that
        aluminum insert exclusive to the Bel   complements the curvaceous interior
        Air. Bel Air models also stood apart   cabin. The Bel Air is equipped
        with their anodized gold trim that   with distinctive options such as a
        included the Chevrolet script hood   Continental kit, fender skirts with
        and trunk emblems as well as the   stone guards, dual rear antennas, EZ-
        fender chevrons. The recipient of a   Eye glass and a dash-mounted traffic
        comprehensive frame-off restoration,   light viewer.
        every inch of this full-size Chevrolet   FROM THE RASER COLLECTION.
        has been lovingly refinished. The   NO RESERVE.
        laser-straight body work accentuates



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