Chrome, jet-age styling and rising horsepower drove the American automotive market during the late 1950s, and no automobile combined these three elements better than Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air convertible. Its unique styling and distinctive interior and exterior trimmings gave the impression of speed even while the car was at rest, and a growing list of factory options provided buyers with an unmatched opportunity to personalize their own Chevrolet.

Beautifully presented in Onyx Black with a black vinyl power-operated top and an equally tidy silver and red two-tone interior; this well-equipped Bel Air has benefitted from a cosmetic restoration. It is driven by a petrol powered V-8 engine and a column-shift automatic transmission. Other desirable conveniences consist of power windows, Wonderbar AM radio, dual antennas, dual mirrors, clock, bumperettes, whitewall tires, factory spinner hubcaps; power steering and brakes. The trunk is orderly with a mat, jack and spare.

The Bel Air was promoted as the “prettiest picture of top-down fun under the sun” in a large, yet economically-sized package. There were 16 handsome colors to choose from along with color-coordinated tops to either contrast or blend with the exterior choices. Lavish interiors were also a hallmark of this iconic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air offering. This is one of the most reliable and certainly attractive cars of the era, this Bel Air is a safe bet from any angle. “There’s always the urge to explore on more hill- just for the fun handling of this car!”