Chevrolet reserved its “Tri-Five” convertibles for the upscale Bel Air models in 1955-57. They were consistent sellers, with production numbers across all three years varying by no more than 15%. The 1956 editions shared most of the same styling… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet redesigned its cars for the second year in a row in 1959. This was in response to Chrysler’s “Forward Look” push in 1957 that set the industry on its ear, styling-wise. The ’59 Chevies may have gone a… more»
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Better Look Twice: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
A decade ago when really rough 2-door cars started commanding a premium price, a lot of people in the classic car hobby turned their focus to their 4-door cousins. Heck, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door like this one… more»
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Pilot Dual-Quad: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Rarity can sometimes be a relative term because it is possible that almost any car can make that claim due to a combination of optional extras. However, this 1956 Bel Air lays claim to that status and features the… more»
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Blacked Out! 1957 Chevy Bel Air
For my money, I love a black hot rod with plain wheels and no frills. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good chromed set of wheels, but there’s something about a car like this 1957 Chevy that says… more»
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Cleans Up Well: 1953 Chevrolet BelAir
I have a tendency to lump the ’53 and ’54 Chevy together because they’re similar and so so different from the ’55, the first leg of the iconic Tri-Five stool. And ’53s, like this top-drawer BelAir, get short shrift… more»
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Solid Project Candidate: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When tackling a build involving an American icon, it is hard to go wrong. This is especially true if the classic is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that is rock-solid and features a healthy V8 under the hood. That… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
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Testing The Waters: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Let’s get the ALL-CAPS section of the ad out of the way first. The owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air isn’t interested in actually selling his car for cash, but rather is testing the waters (as he puts… more»
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Drop Top Field Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955-57 Chevrolets are some of the most talked about in collector circles. They were popular when new (selling nearly five million copies) and are still in demand today. Fortunately, the rather large quantities built do make them more… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, if you liked the looks of the Chevrolet Sport Coupe with its “bubble top” styling, you had your choice of either a Bel Air or the more upscale Impala. But that wasn’t the case in 1962 when… more»
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American Classic Down Under: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe
It can be fascinating to look at a classic from one country and assess how its potential value is impacted when it finds its way to foreign shores. That is the story of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport… more»
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Driving Project: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe
With Tri-Five Chevrolet’s commanding a premium in the classic market, sometimes enthusiasts need to consider alternatives if they crave a project car wearing the Bel Air badge. That is the opportunity presented by this 1954 model. It is a… more»
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All Original Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
There is a fear quietly lurking within the classic community that the supply of genuine barn find projects will eventually trickle to a halt. However, vehicles like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air prove that there are still some hidden… more»
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No Reserve 39k Mile 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Taken at face value, it is easy to understand why this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad has already attracted thirty-nine bids during its auction. Its presentation is hard to fault, and it is loaded with optional extras. The odometer… more»
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Restomod 350 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has had just two owners since 1976 and the latter may have treated it to some modern upgrades. Instead of what was likely a 265 or 283 cubic-inch V8 with a 2-speed… more»
