1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-dr Convertible 283ci Power-Pak Dual Quad / Dual Bath / Bat-Wing Air Cleaner Power Steering Power Brakes Power Top Designer: Clare Mackichan Chassis Number: VC57B132527 Decoded: V=V8 engine; C=Belair Series; 57=1957; B=Baltimore MD< assembly, 132527=Serial Engine: 283 cid OHV “small-block” V8 2X4-barrel Carburetors/245 bhp 2-Speed Powerglide Automatic Transmission Power Assisted Four Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Most Iconic 1950’s American Car Professional Level of Restoration and Detailing Dual Four-Barrel Intake with Hydraulic Lifters The Model: In early 1955, just as the quickly re-worked the 1956 Chevrolets had been finalized, work was started on the 1957 edition. Corporate HQ had already dictated that 1957 would have to be face-lift of the 1956, that’s all that was in the budget. Rumors were flying that the other two members of the low-priced three would have brand new cars with ground-breaking designs. Mackichan’s team went to work and the finished product was a master-piece. Only because Ford pushed to produce and dump low-line models on their dealers, did the best Chevrolet’s numbers, and then only by a slim margin. The iconic look of the Chevrolet, with its impressive and beautiful up-front grille and bumper design, the the finely crafted and distinctive side trim, made the 1957 Belair and instant classic. To celebrate this new look the popular small-block V8 introduced in 1955, was enlarged to 283 cubic inches and came in six flavors of horsepower. From the base two-barrel, the Power-Pack 4-barrel, a pair of dual four-barrel engines and another pair of V8’s with fuel-injection, made Chevrolet the car performance minded buyers most often turned to. Top of the lne was the Belair convertible with 47,562 being produced. Sold
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