1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
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The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950-1975 model years. Initially, only the two-door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952. With the 1953 model year, the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across several body styles. The Bel Air received new, revamped styling for the 1955 model year. The Bel Air was 3,456 lbs. and 15 ft. long. It was called the 'Hot One' in GM's advertising campaign. Bel Airs came with features found on cars in the lower models ranges plus interior carpet, chrome headliner bands on hardtops, chrome spears on front fenders, stainless steel window moldings, full wheel covers, and a Ferrari-inspired front grille. Models were further distinguished by the Bel Air name script in gold lettering later in the year. Powering this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door is a 283 CID V8 backed by an automatic transmission. The 1957 Bel Air is considered by many to be 'an icon of...