American car designs typically ran in three-year cycles. Usually, by its third year a design was in dire need of freshening. The 1957 Chevy, however, has been the exception that disproved the rule. Although Ford marginally outsold Chevy for the 1957 model year, it’s the “five-seven” Chevrolet that has stolen the hearts of the collector community.

This car has the dual-quad 283 engine and a rare and desirable optional three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a Continental kit, teardrop fender skirts, power steering, power brakes, pushbutton radio, clock, heater and a tinted windshield. Additional panache is added with door handle guards, door edge guards and spinner wheel covers.

Contours and paint are both excellent, the latter in the unusual color Canton Coral, almost a lavender hue. The interior, in gray and white vinyl, is very nice, and the white vinyl top has a matching boot. The engine compartment and undercarriage are both clean and nicely detailed; a benefit of its body-off restoration. This car easily demonstrates why the 1957 Chevy is a timeless design.