For the final year of the
Tri-Fives, Chevrolet designers added an exclamation point to the
already-popular full-size 1955 and 1956 Chevy Bel Air. The swept lines
became longer, the fins grew larger, and the front grill was nothing
short of bold...and GOLD. The 1957 Chevy Bel Air became one of the most
recognizable cars in the entire car industry. In fact, it became an icon
of an entire era. Over 65 years later, there are few things more
quintessentially American than baseball, mom’s apple pie, or a 1957
Chevy Bel Air.
The 1957 Bel Air was only available with a V8.
Only two carbureted versions were offered initially: a 162hp dual-barrel
or a 180hp four-barrel. Later in the year, a larger 283 V8 was
released, also with a four-barrel carb, making 220hp. The ultimate
option was the rare and expensive fuel-injected 283 shared with the
Corvette making 283hp. These were dubbed “fuelies”.
Auto World
has replicated this beautiful 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible “fuelie” in
bold Inca Silver paint with striking red and silver interior.
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