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LOT #1054 - 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR FI HARDTOP
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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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