1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

For sale in our Dallas showroom is the dream of dreams in the restoration world. A gorgeous 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible that has been the recipient of a 7 year long frame off rotisserie restoration by Don Rich Body Shop. After an acid bath and a glass blasting, all imperfections were removed and replaced with new metal, with the only panels needing replaced were the rear quarter panels. Then the paint, 4 coats of each base/clear coat using DuPont Chromabase on all body sheetmetal. The exterior color is Larkspur Blue and the interior is Harbor Blue. They are the factory correct colors for this 1957 Chevy Convertible. You’ll notice the continental kit which was original to this car, as is the trim beneath the deck lid. The fender skirts were a dealer installed item and correct for this car. The rear bumper was rechromed using the copper base by Nashville Chrome, a shop well known for their chroming process. The tires are Coker radials with wide white walls, but then again what else would you put on this car? You’ll notice that the dual antennaes were added for a period correct feel. The interior was redone just as nicely as the exterior and has a unique look with the shades of blue that it came with. The engine is a correct 283 cid V8 that was bored .040 over, blue printed, and balanced. The heads are the power pack heads that are correct for this year. The radiator is a Harrison dated for 1957 with a new core. The transmission is a 1957 two speed Powerglide rebuilt like new. The rear end was rebuilt to like new condition with 3.36:1 gears for a balanced ratio. The is one of the nicest Bel Air Convertibles you will come across and is well worth your time to check out. You won’t be disappointed. The features include AM/FM radio, Power Convertible Top, Hub Caps, Seat Belts, Vinyl Interior, and Wide White Wall Radial Tires. For more HD pictures and video visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information call our Dallas showroom at 817-310-9400.