1957 Chevrolet Bel

Lot : SP58

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Dual-Quad Convertible

Auctioned on SAT, 2015-05-01

Auctioned at The Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction 2015

Not Sold at $ 104,500

Transmission: Automatic

Exterior Color: Turquoise

Interior Color:Turq/White

Spectacular, rare and very desirable! Regarded world wide as the ultimate year of production, this is a 1957 Bel Air convertible and it is extremely well equipped with special features and options seldom seen.
The VIN decodes as follows: VC code: Bel Air. 57-Model year. N-Built at Norwood Ohio Assembly plant.
The trim tag underhood decodes correctly as follows: 1067DTX as Bel Air convertible bearing body number L34689. Finished in correct as delivered new livery of Larkspur Blue exterior #795 with Blue-White #679 Interior. Gorgeous and arguably the most sought after of all classic Bel Air colors!
The Engine is the extremely desirable 283 V/8 with Dual-Quad carburetor set up and *Bat-Wing air-filter/intake. RARE!! Engine Casting Code- F117- decodes as built June 11,1957, bearing engine #F709F?. Built in F code-Flint Michigan Engine Plant? the 7 code-7th Month(July), 09 Code-9th day with as originally built F-Code 2-Speed PowerGlide transmission. Today, we have confirmed ALL coding information is correct to This Actual Vehicle!!
Options on this vehicle today include rare Continental-Kit, fender skirts (not installed currently but included with vehicle), lower deck moulding, nail guards, rocker moulding, Wonder-Bar Radio, power top, spinner hubcaps, and wide white-wall tires.
Having being fully restored this ultimate year Bel Air convertible presents extremely well. The Interior is outstanding in appearance, and is believed original and unrestored!! Chrome and brightwork are exceptional, as is all glass and the elegant white soft top with clear rear window.
Correctly preserved in an automotive museum for the past 10 years, this much sought after Bel Air would be a welcome addition to any collection, and can be enjoyed daily. Fully certified. A strong Blue-chip investment.