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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL BEL AIR
RARE 4 door, even rarer SOFT DASH,
Absolutely stunning
CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1957
The man responsible for the '57 Chevy was stylist Harley Earl, he created a car which became an American classic. Earl's philosophy was to make cars lower, wider and longer, with the large rear fins, hood fins and large side spears to embellish the looks. The grille was huge, gaping for air into the engine, which actually sat way back from the car's front. The most famous V8 ever, the small-block Chevy, was used under the hood , at this time had grown to displace 283 ci (4.6 litres), from the original 265 ci (4.3-litre) in '55. This engine gave the Bel Air very good performance for the day, and even the handling was ahead of the competition, a double wishbone front and leaf sprung live rear axle were fitted.
CHEVROLET BEL AIR
SPECIFICATIONS
TOP SPEED 115 mph (184 km/h)
0-60 mph (0-96 KM/H) 8.5 sec
ENGINE TYPE V8
DISPLACEMENT 283 ci (4,637 cc)
TRANSMISSION 3-speed manual
MAXIMUM POWER 220 bhp (164 kW) @ 4,800 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE 270 lb ft (366 Nm) @ 2,800 rpm
WEIGHT 3,409 lb (1,549 kg)
ECONOMY 20 mpg (7.08 km/l)
This vehicle was reported to have been owned by Dick Clark (pic on file)
Of Great American Bandstand fame.
Its a 4 door Bel Air, with VERY rare soft dash, this whole vehicle is in superb condition, fitted with factory Air Con, PAS, & Wheel Skirts, totally original,
NUMBERS MATCHING !!
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Built in Norwood Ohio, one of the best 57 Chevy’s in UK.
Drives as good as she looks !!!!.
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