Bel Air

Package Deal: 2 Chevrolets and 1 Oldsmobile

If you’re fond of early 1950s General Motors products, here’s your chance to acquire three of them at one time – along with a lift to work on your projects. The seller has not one but two 1953 Chevrolets… more»

Shorty Wagon! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

From 1955 through 1957, Chevy’s Bel Air series offered a 2-door station wagon. But it was the sporty Nomad which failed to catch on with buyers at the time. But you could get the Bel Air as a 4-door… more»

One Owner Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet’s cars would be all new for 1955, including the Bel Air which continued as the automaker’s top-line series. It was called “The Hot One” in General Motors’ advertising, partly because a V8 would be available for the first… more»

Custom Upholstery: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s something about Tri-Five Chevrolets that grab the public’s imagination. The styling is crisp and sharp, while the company offered some excellent drivetrain options. They have remained a staple of the custom scene for decades, which becomes apparent when… more»

Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Choosing to part with a classic car can be difficult. The longer you own that car, the harder the choice becomes. Imagine how the owner of this 1957 Bel Air feels. They purchased the vehicle in 1975 before they’d… more»

350-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some cars are timeless, while others fade into obscurity. The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air falls into the former category, as it has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. Good examples command attention and impressive price, which… more»

Bubbletop Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

The so-called “bubbletop” roofline began to appear on several General Motors brands in 1959, including Chevrolet. The glass in these cars seemed endless compared to the sheet metal in the roof. In 1961, the “bubbletop” was offered on both… more»

Promising Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Few cars have remained a staple of the classic car scene as long as the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. It has been coveted since the 1970s, and after five decades, enthusiasts continue to clamor to park one in their… more»

Tri-Five V8: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1956 Chevrolet was akin to a middle child. By today’s standards, the first year of the “Tri-Fives” was like the first born, and the third year was like the last born, leaving the middle year to sometimes get… more»

Genuine Fuelie:1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Some classic cars are okay, while others are achingly beautiful. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible fits into the latter category but is far more than a mere pretty face. It is one of the rare ’57 Convertibles to… more»

2 For 1 Project: Pair of 1958 Chevrolets

The 1958 Chevrolets would turn out to be “one-year-wonders.” All new that year, the cars were longer, lower, and heavier than the year before and would get redone again for 1959 as a reaction to earlier moves made by… more»

Barn-Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Originally, Chevrolet had intended for the 1957 models to be all-new cars, but production delays held them up until 1958. So, the 1957 editions received a healthy facelift instead, including their now-famous tailfins. This ’57 Bel Air 4-door sedan… more»

Weekend Cruiser! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

A Tri-Five Chevy is not an uncommon sight these days because so many of them were made. Across all three model years (1955-57), nearly five million automobiles were built, including more than 168,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes like the… more»

Built 409: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan

The “409” badge on this 1963 Bel Air’s front fender tells part of its story but doesn’t reveal the whole truth. Yes, there is a 409ci V8 under the hood, but it is anything but ordinary. Thanks to a… more»

396/3-On-The-Tree! 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet introduced their Bel Air model back in 1950, and for the next quarter-century, the car stayed in production and lasted through seven generations.  1965 saw the beginning of gen six, when the Bel Air received yet another restyle,… more»

350 V8 Six-Pack: 1957 Chevrolet “El Camino”

If you wanted a so-called “gentleman’s pickup” (car-based) in 1957, you’d have to shop at your Ford dealer as the new Ranchero was the only game in town. Chevrolet didn’t follow suit until 1959 when they redesigned their cars… more»

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