The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet owns a Hot Rod shop, and his initial vision was to turn this one into a low rider and paint it black. However, this Bel Air has taken a back seat to some other projects he’s working on, so it’s now up for grabs here on eBay. While I can appreciate the idea of modifying and repainting this ’57, I also like the thought of keeping the outside pretty much like it is, as that sort of patina takes decades to develop. Whatever you have in mind for the car’s future, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and can be yours today for a buy-it-now price of $13,000.
While a 2-door example would have more desirability in the marketplace, it’s hard not to dig tri-five sedans that appear as original outside as this one. There’s no word if that’s still the original paint, but if the exterior has ever gotten a respray, it must have been eons ago! A few dents can be spotted in the sheet metal and the driver’s side fender looks a bit rippled, but the seller says the only real rust issue is on the front floorboards. The good news here is that the seller has already bought replacement pans, and these will be passed on for the next owner to install.
It would have been nice to get a few more details, but what’s stated to be a later model Chevy V8 is now under the hood, which is said to run strong. Other than it being automatic, no specifics are provided about the transmission either, but it is described as operating great. The seller claims that the car already runs and drives great, so hopefully, there’s little else to do soon regarding the drivetrain. A new battery will also be included, and I’d probably also ask for a wing nut to secure that Edelbrock air cleaner assembly.
Things inside are nowhere near perfect, but if it’s just a fun driver you’re after, most of the components seem at least satisfactory, or close to it. There’s some general wear and tear, plus the radio is MIA, but it would be an excellent opportunity to add a fresh carpet when the new floor plans are put in. I could also understand a future owner wanting to bring this one up to a higher level outside, perhaps somewhere between where it is now and a trailer queen. What would you do with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air?
I don’t mind quad cabs, and most of the chrome seems to be straight except for the grille. If thats all the floors need is the left and right pans, I can easily handle that. The big womp in the front fender is a downer, so I wouldn’t offer the $13,000. I’m not into patina on cars (trucks yes), so that is a major time investment, but not a great expense. -CT Dave
Escape from the slaughterhouse
I’d rather see it maintained with patina than turned into a low rider.
Thankfully, not an 8′ 2 door monstrosity with the crawl-over-your-back rear seats.
Maybe the trailer can be worked in the deal.
With station wagons gaining in presence and popularity i don’t see why sedans don’t follow suit. I see several 70s,80s and 90s 4 door Chevy Caprices customized. Not my particular flavor but green money is green money.
Wagons have been popular in my area for the last 20 years, if 4 doors were going to catch on it would have happened by now. A few people like them, but not enough to move the markets very much. People like what they like, they vote with their wallets, there are a few specific models that have increased but most of them are performance based to begin with.
Steve R.
Price is now 11k, and it is still 50% too high. Rust, 4 doors, trashed interior and bad paint does not equal a sale. The 350 is nice, but still has the 2 speed powerglide, which is a bummer.
4 doors 57’s ( which I happen to love) are plentiful and cheap, with many nicer ones going for the asking price.
My first 3 cars were 57’s.. The 4dr sedan being my first, so this brought back lots of memories… Mine had a 6 cyl with 3 sp manual on the column.. It definitely needs some work but would make a nice driver if done right…