GM introduced its pillarless hardtop coupe on the Buick Riviera in mid-1949. In the next model year, the sleek-looking roofline was offered on Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile models. I read that the stylists at GM wanted to capture the… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
If you compiled a list of ten vehicles that have remained long-term staples of the classic scene, Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air range would almost certainly rate a spot. The most popular of the company’s Tri-Five series, these vehicles have… more»
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Wagon Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Among classic Chevrolet wagons, few models carry the same level of recognition and desirability as the Bel Air Nomad. With its distinctive styling and limited production run, the Nomad has long been considered one of the most collectible wagons… more»
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Done Right! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Townsman
Well, this is probably the 4,317th 1957 Chevrolet that we’ve covered here on BF, and one may ask, “Why another?” Good question! My reason for reviewing this 69-year-old resident of Lexington, Kentucky, is its beautiful and super-clean condition. It… more»
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No Fake Patina: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air Long-Roof
Usually, when the subject of old Chevrolet station wagons arises, it’s the Impala that gets the coverage. Prior to the late fifties, the range-topping Bel Air got all the glory, but by 1965, a Chevy Bel Air was aimed… more»
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Show Stopper: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevy was one of the most popular automobiles of its era. And it is still in demand as perhaps the most desirable of the 1955-57 “Tri-Fives”. This shining example has just 247 miles on the odometer because… more»
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Survivor-Quality Wagon: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
From 1959 until the mid-1970s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s mid-range full-size car. A variety of body styles were offered, including a station wagon like the seller’s 1964 edition. It looks to be a good, used, and surviving vehicle… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Nearly 70 years after its debut, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is still a desirable automobile. It sprouted tailfins after a successful 1955-56 run of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the line’s… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet introduced the “sport wagon” in 1955, a 2-door Bel Air station wagon with a unique body from the windshield back. While the Nomad is highly sought after today, it was not a sales hit, with fewer than 23,000 copies sold… more»
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Five-Speed Stroker! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Back in black and ready to kick some asphalt, this overhauled 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe needs nothing except a new owner with the guts to fast-pedal this overpowered memory machine. The nicely built beauty in Epping, New… more»
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Dual-Quad 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some cars don’t need much explanation. A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible with a factory dual-quad V8 is one of them. According to the eBay listing found here, this example represents a fully restored, numbers-correct take on one of… more»
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Open-Air Fun! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Chevrolet was on top of the world with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. The economy was good, and people were looking to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” Even though they sold 1.6 million cars in 1956, only 2.5%… more»
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Stored 19 Years: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air nameplate was a Chevrolet mainstay in the U.S. from 1950 to 1975. It began as a snappy 2-door hardtop, but the series was expanded to other body styles beginning in 1953. The ’53 Chevies were heavily… more»
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Drop-Top Field Find: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s no secret that one of the most popular series of Detroit iron is the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. More than 4.5 million of the cars were produced, and the period marked the return of Chevy’s first… more»
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Classic Cruiser with Bonus Engine: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
Early postwar Chevrolets have a way of striking a balance between elegance and attitude, and this 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe checks both boxes. Offered out of Colbert with a clean title, this Bel Air presents as a well-sorted… more»
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Unrestored Sedan: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some would-be interested buyers will probably quickly write this 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air off, simply because it has twice the number of doors as suits the taste of many collectors. That’s understandable, as those sixties examples of the two-door… more»
