1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Coup is equipped with 40 factory options. It has the optional 283 V-8 power pack with Rochester four-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, Powerglide automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, parking brake signal, two-speed wipers, windshield washers, and autoronic-eye headlamp control. There are optional dual antennas, continental kit, bumper cushions, bumper guards, backup lamps, outside rearview mirrors, license plate frame, locking gas cap, rocker moldings, gold kit, tinted glass, door handle shields, radiator insect screen, trunk lid edge molding, spinner hubcaps, and white wall tires. The list continues with factory air conditioning, signal-seeking radio, tissue dispenser, heater and defroster, electric clock, courtesy lamps, non-glare rearview mirror, vanity visor mirror, inside visor, and cigarette lighter.

It is painted in Tropical Turquoise with a white convertible top.

In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $135,000 - $150,000. Bidding failed to reach those estimates, its reserve was not satisfied, and the lot was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008