Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 1957, Estados Unidos

Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 1957, Estados Unidos
Motor: 283/270HP
Exterior: Vermelho (Matador Red)
Interior: Vermelho
Fotografia

HIGHLIGHTS

Older nut and bolt frame-off restoration

Period correct EB-suffix 283/270 HP V-8 engine

Solid lifters

Dual 4-barrel carburetors

Aluminum intake

Batwing air cleaner

3-speed manual transmission

Matador Red with Red and Silver interior

Tinted glass

Power convertible top

Rare radio delete

Fresh rebuilt carburetors, fuel system and gas tank

Spinner wheel covers

8.00-14 BF Goodrich Whitewall tires

Outstanding performance from the most powerful carbureted small-block V-8 available and top-of-the-line style thrust this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible from the past into the present as an enduring American classic. The convertible coupe presents well with a seasoned nut-and-bolt, frame-off restoration that returned the Chevrolet back to factory splendor from its two-tone silver and red interior out to the Matador Red paint accented with the distinctive gold-anodized grille and badging that set the Bel Air apart from the rest. Under the twin chrome-speared hood is a period-correct EB-suffix 283 CI Super Turbo Fire V-8 factory rated for 270 HP with a factory aluminum intake manifold, solid-lifter valvetrain, high-lift camshaft, “ram's horn” exhaust manifolds, dual exhaust and a pair of deep-breathing 4-barrel carburetors under the signature batwing air cleaner. Both carburetors were recently rebuilt with a fresh fuel system and gas tank for assured power supply. The faithfully restored and highly detailed V-8 is backed by a 3-speed manual transmission with column shifter for a flat-out top speed in excess of 100 MPH. The fuel-injected small-block Chevrolet V-8 was more powerful but had few takers with its far higher price tag. Lowering the button power-operated white convertible top reveals a midcentury Bel Air two-tone red and silver interior resplendent in correct upholstery over deep-pile carpet for lavish comfort with the top up or down. The sweeping wraparound dash is outfitted with a clock and uncommonly rare radio-delete plate. Tinted glass keeps out unwanted glare and makes for a filtered view of the road ahead. The Bel Air rolls on body-color-keyed painted steel wheels dressed in full-size spinner wheel covers and 8.00-14 BF Goodrich whitewall tires for an authentic ride and high-fashion style.