Now up for sale on eBay is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a classic Tri-Five Chevy project ready for someone to bring it back to life. The seller describes it as a good project car that’s already been started, with the body partially sanded down and a clean New Jersey title in hand. Thanks for the tip Mitchell G.!

This Bel Air comes without a motor or transmission, making it an open canvas for whatever direction the next owner wants to take, whether that’s a faithful restoration or a custom build. The VIN tag and title both match, and it’s a VC-coded V8 car from the factory, meaning it originally left the assembly line as a V8-powered Bel Air.

Photos show a car that’s been stripped down and prepped for work. The interior is bare, with much of it removed in preparation for restoration, and the engine bay is currently empty, giving a clear view of the structure underneath. The body shows progress where the previous owner began sanding, exposing areas ready for primer or repair. It’s a solid starting point for anyone experienced in restoration or looking for a straightforward project to build from the ground up.

The 1957 Bel Air is one of the most recognizable American cars ever built, known for its signature fins, chrome trim, and timeless proportions. Even in project form, the design speaks for itself, cars like this have become the backbone of the classic car hobby, offering endless possibilities for personalization and creativity.

With a clean title, matching identification, and much of the heavy disassembly work already done, this Chevy stands as a practical entry point into the world of Tri-Five restorations. Finding one in this solid blank slate condition, with the paperwork in order, is increasingly rare.

Whether you’d restore it to stock, turn it into a period-style hot rod, or build a modern restomod, this 1957 Bel Air offers a solid foundation for the next enthusiast to make it their own.

Would you bring this Bel Air back to factory spec, or give it a custom twist?