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This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is a beautifully restored 2 door hardtop that is loaded with options including Factory Air Conditioning! The Tri-Five era began in 1955, when Chevrolet completely redesigned its entire passenger car line. Little did the GM marque know at the time that the designs from 55, 56, and 57 would become some of the most iconic American cars ever produced. 1957 would be the final year of the Tri-Five era and Chevrolet would end up producing perhaps its most recognizable and quintessential car of the era, the 1957 Bel Air. Unlike the previous two Bel Air iterations, the 57 Bel Air received some of its most significant stylistic redesigns both inside and out. Of course, the most identifiable change in 1957 was the addition of the large rear tail fins that give the Bel Air its iconic classic 50s silhouette. The redesigned 57 Chevys also sported a brand new front end, complete with a totally new-look grille and bumper layout as well as an even flatter hood appointed with dual wind splits. Further elevating the Bel Air above and beyond the entry-level 150 and mid-range 210 models, was the addition of three gold anodized louvers to each of the front fenders along with a matching gold anodized V emblem on the front of the hood and a gold Bel Air script on the trunk. On the inside, the 57 Bel Air was touted as having the plushest and most luxurious interiors Chevrolets passenger car line along with a newly redesigned dash. The other major update across Chevrolets line was the introduction of the 283 V8 which offered 18 additional cubic inches of displacement from the previous years 265 V8. Under the hood on this Bel Air is a 283 Cubic Inch V8 fed by a single 4 barrel carburetor that created 220 horsepower when new. The 283 V8 is backed by a Powerglide Automatic transmission that makes this 57 Chevy a breeze for anybody to drive. Exhaust exits 283 Power Pack via a recently replaced dual exhaust setup that gives the car a nice throaty sound. This 1957 Chevrolet is loaded with options! Getting in and out of tight spaces at the local car show or drive-in is easy since this Belair is equipped with power steering. Power brakes are also a welcome addition since it makes bringing this 57 Bel Air hardtop to a complete stop much easier. Perhaps the most notable and rare option on this 57 Chevy is its factory air conditioning, so that you can stay cool even on the hottest summer days. Riding on a set of wide whitewall tires, each paired with a Spinner-style wheel cover, this 1957 Bel Air has a truly classic look cruising down the road. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this Tri-Five Chevy is in wonderful condition as well. The body of this 57 Chevy Bel Air has been refinished in Matador Red, which completes the iconic exterior look of this 2 door hardtop. The interior on this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is absolutely gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in Red Vinyl with period correct Black patterned cloth inserts. The Matador Red painted dash, upholstered door panels, black carpeting and steering wheel all appear to be in fantastic condition and in their stock configuration. The instrument cluster is comprised of a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and gasoline gauge, and the rest of the dash is completed with a Wonderbar AM radio and clock. Whether youre buying your first classic car or youre adding to your existing Tri-Five collection, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 door hardtop would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingsons a call today at 763-428-7337! *283 Cu. In. V8 *Single 4 Barrel Carburetor *Powerglide Automatic *Dual Exhaust *Power Brakes *Power Steering *Factory Air Conditioning *Matador Red Exterior *Red/Black Vinyl/Cloth Interior *Wide Whitewalls w/ Spinner Hubcaps *Stock Instrumentation *Odometer Reads: 34,496 Miles If an inaccurate automobile price is inadvertently listed on this Website, Seller reserves the righ