Vintage 57′ 4 Door Bel-Air

Dave Nettles — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:46:14 +0000

'57 4-Door Bel-Air

Here's something really interesting about the vintage '57 4-door Bel-Air; In fact, it's the original copy from an ad run way back when this car was new to the market.

Ready? Set? Here's the original ad copy, along with some photos, for your enjoyment.

Saturday Evening Post Chevy

This sweet, smooth and sassy new Chevrolet has its own special way of going. It' spirited, sure...but a honey to handle. And if the roads out you way suddenly seem newer, that's Chevy's ride!

We might as well own up to it - there's a certain restless energy about the new Chevrolet. It's not the stay-at-home type at all. Even when it's parked in the drive-way, you can tell it's poised to travel.

The plain fact is this beauty's full of vim, vigor and V8 action! (horsepower, you know, ranges up to '245*.) But for all its fresh and frisky ways, Chevy's a real solid citizen on the highway.

It's a honey to handle--sure-footed on the curves, beautifully smooth on the roads that have seen better days, always quick and quiet in its response to your touch.

You'd have to go a long way to find a car that offers more pure pleasure.

But it's just a short trip to your Chevrolet dealer's...Chevrolet Division of General Motors, Detroit 2, Michigan.

*Optional at extra cost. 270-h.p.
high-performance V8 engine
also available at extra cost.

So, how's that for a "blast from the past"?

It's really cool, reading the ads the way they were written way back when.

Meanwhile, how about enjoying more 1957 Chevy's? Here are some, right below, for your viewing pleasure.

Remember, the great thing about this list of cool 1957 Chevy's is that is changes every few days, so there are always more new pictures of very cool restorations to see.

The idea is to bookmark the page and come back often to see the latest listings of 57's.

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 Chevrolet 1955 Chevy Nomad 55 56 57 Wagon
US $169,900.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 Convertible 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air FI Convertible Show Black 57
US $87,500.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 Bel Air Fresh Rotisserie Restoration Pro touring Stunning Black
US $46,600.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 57 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 2DR HARD TOP
US $26,000.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 2 DOOR COUPE 57 BEL AIR RESTOREDPRO STREET 383CI POWER STEERING DISC BRAKES CALIFORNIA
US $15,100.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 210 57 Chevy Hot Rod
US $15,000.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 BELAIR BEAUTIFUL 1957 BELAIR 2 DOOR HARDTOP 350 V8 ONE GORGEOUS 57 BELAIR 2 DOOR
US $11,877.00

Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2 door Hardtop 55 56 57
US $7,100.00

WILWOOD DISC BRAKE KIT55 57 CHEVY 150210BEL AIR12
US $1,599.99

1957 Chevrolet Options and Body Styles

Dave Nettles — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:17:15 +0000

Back in the 1950's, the body styles were 2 and 4 door sedans.

The two-door models were the sports coupe and hardtop.

There was also a four-door hardtop; these they called either a utility coupe or a sports sedan.

There were two style packages of the station wagons. First, the Bel-Air, was known as the Nomad or top of the line model. It had a sloped pillar behind the hardtop door plus sliding windows at the rear seat.

The four-door had two seating configurations a six passenger and a 9 passenger model. The 9 passenger was called the Townsman for the 150 series and the Bel-Air was called the Beauville.

Some believe that the 57 Chevy style came from the 1955 Cadillac El Dorado because some part of the designs were similar. Hmm, what do you think?

1957 Chevrolet Options

For luxury and comfort options were added. Air conditioning placed in a padded dash for a few. Power brakes and power steering allowed the ladies to enjoy their driving. An option for a signal seeking radio with a power antenna. You could get power seats and power windows. We love this option! The '57 also got a Hi-Tech option for surround sound. Great a second speaker that had a second volume control next to the radio.

The second Hi-Tech option was what they called an autotronic eye that sensed the light from oncoming traffic and dimmed the headlights automatically. The third Hi-Tech option was a ribbed plastic viewer that was added just above the speedometer. The reason for this was because the roof extended out over the windscreen and made it hard to see overhead traffic lights from the driver seat without leaning over. This Hi-Tech gadget allowed the driver to see the overhead light easier and safer.

1957 Chevy Engine Options

Fuel injection was introduced as an option on the Chevrolet's for the first time. The new 283 V-8 with solid lifters and fuel injection got 283 hp. A lower power model with hydraulic lifters and fuel injection was added giving 250 hp for the less sporty drivers. This made it a little easier to keep in top running condition for the families that were not the race car types that were into tuning all the time.

In each of the listings there are more pictures and they expand to full size so you can get a really good look at each one.