1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

$69,995 Cruisin Classics is proud to present to you this stunning example of probably the most iconic American car of the '50's - a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop. This is far from your average Bel Air, though, as this Chevy has undergone a serious restoration that includes modern upgrades like a 350ci V-8, a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, power front disc brakes, adjustable front coil-overs and tubular A-arms, power steering, Vintage A/C, retro-style radio, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, fresh paint, and an interior that'll make jaws drop. This car combines old-school cool with a pleasurable modern driving experience - it's the best of both worlds! Let's take a deep dive into this gorgeous piece of American automotive history... This VC-code Chevy represents the top tier of their lineup for that year, and it sports the appropriate gold anodized aluminum trim that lets everyone know it. This '57 originally rolled off the line dressed in a two-tone paint scheme with an Inca Silver body and an Imperial Ivory top (code 808), but it's now wearing a slick all- Black paint job that serves as a perfect backdrop for the copious amounts of chrome that decorate the body. The paint is glossy and deep, with only minimal imperfections that put it in the high-driver quality category. The hood features twin rocket-style chrome hood ornaments and gold Chevrolet script and V badging at the front. Below is a gold eggcrate grille with a colorful Chevrolet crest at the center, all encircled with gleaming chrome. The wrap-around front bumper has a mirror-finish and features dagmars with pasties, a popular '50's look. Captivating good looks continue when viewed from the side, especially the full sweeping side trim that fans out at the tailfins and defines the '57 model year look. Tinted windows are surrounded with bright chrome frames, and the rockers are clad in chrome molding. There are also dual chrome side mirrors, gold fender hashmarks, and tailfin trim adding more bling against the black paint. Completing the side view are a set of 5-spoke chrome American Racing wheels (17 front, 18 rear) wrapped in newer Ohtsu FP7000 tires that give this Bel Air a great stance. In the rear, you'll find a hidden gas fill inside the driver's-side chrome fin trim, gold Chevrolet and V trunk badging that mimics the hood, another stylish chrome bumper, and a pair of chrome exhaust tips. Take a look underneath to find a clean black undercarriage, a newer gas tank, newer exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers, solid floorpans, and adjustable coil-overs with tubular A-arms up front. Under the large curved hood is a clean black engine bay that's a feast for the eyes of any classic car fan. At the center is a 350ci GM V-8 engine wearing appropriate orange paint and topped with what we believe to be Vortec heads, chrome valve covers, a cast intake, a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, and a chrome Edelbrock air cleaner. At the front of the engine are aluminum pulleys, a chrome alternator, a power steering reservoir with a chrome cap, and a Sanden compressor that supplies ice-cold A/C to the interior. Keeping things cool under the hood is a newer aluminum radiator with a large electric puller fan and a polished overflow canister. The V-8 is mated up to a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission that sends power to the rear wheels with smooth shifts. Stopping ability comes courtesy of power front disc and rear drum brakes. Exhaust travels through headers and Flowmaster mufflers before exiting the tips with a growl that will put a smile on your face every time you tap the gas. When you open the driver's door, the window flipper opens as it should, and the courtesy lights pop on to illuminate a fresh custom interior that blends tradition with modern touches. In a tasteful nod to a later generation of Chevy, the bench seats and door panels have been covered in black vinyl with black & white houndstooth cloth inserts - and it looks amazing! The whole inte