1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe With a 283 V8

If there were a Mount Rushmore of Fifties collectible cars, a 1957 Chevrolet would have to be one of the monuments. All series and models of '57 Chevrolets are popular but two-door Bel Airs (convertible, hardtop, and Nomad) are definitely podium cars. This restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe is a great example of why these cars have maintained their popularity for 66 years.- the 283-cubic inch V8 is original to the car. The Super Turbo-Fire 283 V8, with a single four-barrel carburetor, received a factory rating of 220 horsepower. He states that cold starts require a couple pedal pumps and the engine fires right up with no smoke or leaks. He has seen some transmission fluid leaks from the Powerglide two-speed automatic when it sits over the winter but after summer driving those leaks disappear. - the transmission shifts -fine.- The car has no rust, , who states that the body panels are straight with perfect fit and finish. The Black paint is rated as -very good- with a high gloss shine and some age line cracks but no other blemishes. The windshield is new but both door windows have -roller- marks, who adds that the seals are excellent with no leaks. All the lights work and the chrome bumpers and stainless trim items appear straight and shiny in the provided photos - The seller had the -entire interior- restored with new correct black and red vinyl/cloth upholstery and repainted metal surfaces. He rates the condition of the upholstery and carpet as -excellent- and adds that the headliner doesn't sag. There are no reported interior trim issues and all the gauges work, who adds that a Kenwood Bluetooth stereo has been installed in the glovebox. The heater works. The car has an accessory under dash tissue holder and an aftermarket removable center console/armrest/cupholder. - The seller put new shock absorbers on the car when he bought it in 2014 and says there are no issues with either the shocks or the bushings. - there is no steering play and no problems with the brakes. The seller doesn't know the age of the 7.50-14 Coker Classic whitewall tires, and no DOT codes are visible in the images provided.  Additional paperwork includes receipts from the 2014 rebuild, an owner's manual and a factory shop manual. This restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe two-door hardtop has been owned since 2014 but he has too many cars and hasn't been driving the Bel Air enough.