The word “icon” is probably one of the most over-used in the classic car world, and I’m as guilty as the next person of using it. However, some classics deserve to carry that tag, and the 1957 Chevrolet Bel… more»
Bel Air
Apr 5, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Enjoy! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad was conceived for 1955 as a 2-door “sport” station wagon. It only saw three years of production before becoming a “regular” wagon in the sales portfolio (the similar Pontiac Safari was also built between 1955-and 57)…. more»
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Primered Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
The 1958 Chevies were nothing like their predecessors. They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier. And would prove to be a one-year-only design as General Motors rapidly tried to play catch-up to the futuristic “Forward Look” products that Chrysler… more»
Mar 27, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Paint: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the honor to review some genuinely amazing classic cars. Whether they are desirable muscle cars unearthed after decades in a dusty barn or original and magnificently preserved survivors,… more»
Mar 24, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
For decades, Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air has been a staple of the classic car scene. It is a trend that probably won’t change, and good examples still command impressive prices. Our feature car is not what I would classify… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Vintage Drag Racer? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe
In the far southeast corner of Iowa lies the town of Keokuk. That’s where this 1956 Chevrolet race car can be heard cruising along the Mississippi river on a Friday or Saturday night. According to the seller, Up Tight… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet built more than 4.5 million cars during the 1955-57 period, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives.” The ‘57s would wear some styling changes such as tailfins that have proved to be popular with collectors for the past six… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Non-Running Convertible: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet’s 1955-57 automobiles would become known as the “Tri-Fives.” Production numbers for the three years exceeded 4.5 million cars, including the seller’s 1955 Bel Air convertible. This automobile is described as a “barn find” and we’re told it’s in… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
283 V8 Power Pack! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air sedan was the second most popular Chevy in 1957, only outsold by the 210 4-door sedans, so family cars were in demand with buyers. Most folks don’t associate those body configurations produced to go fast, but… more»
Mar 4, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Bel Air Station Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood
From 1959-61, Chevrolet gave its full-size stations wagons their own names. The Brookwood was the equivalent of the entry-level Biscayne, the Parkwood the middle-of-the-road Bel Air, and the Nomad trimmed along the levels of an Impala. This ’61 Parkwood… more»
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Iconic Panama Red! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The concept of taking a street vehicle and turning it into a drag racer is not a new idea, but finding a decades-old well-preserved surviving gasser isn’t all that commonplace these days, especially one that made the rounds enough… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked in ’78: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Every car has a story, but some are more obvious than others. It seems that this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was once a stunning custom, but it has been parked in this barn since 1978. Time has not been… more»
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 61 Comments
1 Of A Kind Custom Project! Chevrolet “Bel Camino”
My favorite jokes and riddles have always been the ones that have to be explained, so here’s one for you- what would you get if you crossed a Bel Air with an El Camino? A Bel Camino, of course! … more»
Feb 3, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rebuilt 283: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
I hardly need to tell members of our Barn Finds community how popular Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air is. However, this Convertible demonstrates that fact beyond doubt. It presents beautifully and has only accumulated 3,000 miles since the previous owner… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
265 V8 Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you were old enough to be watching TV in the mid-1950s, chances are you saw a Chevy commercial featuring Dinah Shore. She was the voice for the “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” advertisements. No cars better fit… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
37 Year Barn Find! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the popularity today of the Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57, it might surprise you to learn that the biggest selling models were the 4-door sedans. 56,000 150s, 274,00 210s, and 264,000 Bel Airs were built in 1957 alone. So,… more»
