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The Chevrolet Bel Air achieved successful sales in 1956, and Chevrolet was to keep the enthusiasm alive, so they upgraded the model with new styling for 1957. It was lowered by 1.5 inches and became 2.5-inches longer than the 1956 model. In the front was a restyled grille and new front bumpers. In the back were taller tailfins. Several engine options were available, with the most desirable being the 283 cubic-inch V8 that was fitted with Rochester fuel injection and delivered 283 horsepower.
This particular example currently has fewer than 40,000 original miles on its odometer. It is equipped with a fuel-injected 283 cub-cinch engine. It was purchased by collector Milton Robson in 1989. He acquired the car from an individual who had purchased the car from the estate of the original owner. At that time, the car showed just 39,000 miles from new. It was stored for many years prior to being given a full restoration. Upon completion, it was finished in Canyon Coral and India Ivory.
The current owner acquired the car in 2010. Since then, it has been driven less than 150 miles.
This particular example currently has fewer than 40,000 original miles on its odometer. It is equipped with a fuel-injected 283 cub-cinch engine. It was purchased by collector Milton Robson in 1989. He acquired the car from an individual who had purchased the car from the estate of the original owner. At that time, the car showed just 39,000 miles from new. It was stored for many years prior to being given a full restoration. Upon completion, it was finished in Canyon Coral and India Ivory.
The current owner acquired the car in 2010. Since then, it has been driven less than 150 miles.
2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $121,000
2010 RM Auctions - The Milton Robson Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $115,500
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc57s236747 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc57k109882 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Chassis#: vc57f272503 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Chassis#: vc57n150463 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Chassis#: vb57a118769 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: 100000000010692wi Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Chassis#: vc57f242267 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Chassis#: vc57l149260 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Chassis#: vc57j138200 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon Chassis#: vc57t248245 Sold for USD$126,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc57f196356 Sold for USD$52,800 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON Chassis#: VC57L159567 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM 2-DOOR POST Chassis#: A57L116863 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: VC57J157771 Sold for USD$80,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD WAGON Chassis#: VC57K153453 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR FUELIE HARDTOP Chassis#: VC57L206922 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: VC57K192033 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC57T269057 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC57B247548 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON Chassis#: VC570131876 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Chevrolet Bel Airs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Hardtop | VC57K194409 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57b133341 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $40,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan | vc57n230224 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $70,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57k109882 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $40,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | vc57l150627 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $55,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | vc57k111153 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57f192594 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon | VC57L111851 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuel-Injected Convertible | VC57S299018 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible | vc57t205425 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $130,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57j190211 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $110,000 | $150,000 | $160,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57s151184 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57f272503 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $85,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57l150627 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57l181095 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $34,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57j183430 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57t269057 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57n191986 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Hardtop | vc57s113140 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57s199896 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $37,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57l111618 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $47,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57n183736 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Nomad | vc57l163168 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $60,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | az384393 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $165,000 | $190,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc570168448 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $36,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57f175601 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $110,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vb57f156870 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $57,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57a114381 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $65,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57j246156 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $130,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57b114531 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $100,000 |
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