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LOT #1055.1 - 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE - SIERRA GOLD/ADOBE BEIGE stands strong some 60 years strong. The ’57 model line
Stunning in its execution, this 1956 Bel Air underwent owed nothing to the previous year; the design was pure
a full frame-off restoration in 2014 and features just test 1950s – straight out of GM design director Harley Earl’s
miles since completion. Finished in two-tone Sierra Gold styling department. From its remodeled front fenders to
and Adobe Beige, the Bel Air sports a matching interior sculpted and extended rear fins, extensive chrome and, of
and retains its entire original drivetrain: a Power Pack course, those fins. These cars were the cruisers of choice –
265ci 205-horsepower small-block V8 engine paired stylish, fast and affordable.
to a Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission. This LOT #1319.1 - 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE - TROPICAL TURQUOISE/WHITE
’56 Bel Air is generously equipped with power steering This Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is a fine example of
and brakes, a power convertible top and top boot cover, 1950s American motoring at its best. Sporting the iconic
dealer-installed factory air conditioning, wide whitewall Tropical Turquoise finish, this Bel Air was the recipient of
tires, full-size wheel covers and the original AM radio.
a concours-grade rotisserie restoration by the well-known
For 1957, Chevrolet once again redesigned their flag- Snodgrass Chevy Restorations. Under the hood sits a 265ci
bearing model and created what has become one of the V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor, its power transferred
most iconic and well-known American cars ever: the to the pavement via a Powerglide 2-speed automatic
venerable ’57 Chevy. The car was a knockout success, transmission with column shifter. Drop back the white
captivating buyers and creating a devoted following that power top to enjoy the thrills a convertible brings and allow

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