Chevrolet rebranded its cars in 1953, with the 150 and 210 taking over for the Special and Deluxe series, while the Bel Air name was now applied to the top-line models. Since the cars were heavily restyled that year,… more»
Bel Air
Nov 1, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Roller! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door sedans are usually the least popular vintage cars to restore because they are considered “family cars.” But in 1957, the biggest selling Bel Air was the four-door sedan (and the second highest-selling Chevy overall that year). But that… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
383/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Can you ever have too much of a good thing? If the object in question is engine power, the answer should be a resounding “no!” This mild-mannered 1956 Bel Air project car should offer most enthusiasts performance that will… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Possible Package Deal: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you’re like me, you will find package deals pretty hard to resist. That is potentially what is on offer with this 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air. It is a project that is nearing completion, and it will be left… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Lost Storage: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 327/4-Speed
Nearly half of Chevrolet production for 1957 was the upscale Bel Air model, which meant that a lot of the buying public didn’t want Plain Jane automobiles. This extended to all body styles, including the lesser-seen 2-door post sedan…. more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked For 40 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we ponder what the backstory could be. This 1957 Bel Air is a perfect example of that phenomenon because these have remained a staple of the… more»
Sep 27, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Gasser Or Restoration? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
With most project cars, I lean towards restoring rather than customizing them. There are cases though when a car is either missing lots of parts or is just a little too rough to justify a restoration. This 1955 Chevy… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
80k Mile Unrestored 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air
Well sir, here’s an interesting one and timely, since trick or treat season is just around the corner. The seller doesn’t share a lot about this pumpkin orange 1952 Bel Air. Only seven photos and a brief description: unrestored,… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some vehicles have been strong performers in the classic market for so many years that you must wonder if they will ever fall out of favor. Corvette fuelies and 1st generation Mustangs instantly spring to mind. So does the… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 46 Comments
64k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1959 model year marked the moment where the automotive fin craze reached its zenith. However, while companies like Cadillac and Chrysler offered fins so high that they posed a threat to low-flying aircraft, the ones on the ’59… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Survivor? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
When Chevy’s line of cars was redesigned in 1955, they added two new editions: the upscale Bel Air model and the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon. The latter was based in part on a 1954 Corvette show… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Kansas Survivor: 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
When was the last time you saw a 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop survivor like this? Recently purchased from an estate in Wichita, Kansas, this Chevy spent its entire life in the Jayhawk State and paperwork shows that it… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Looking To Trade: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Other than the Nomad, one of the most desirable of the 1955-57 Tri Five Chevrolets is the 1957 Bel Air convertible. The styling is timeless for the era when tailfins would begin to dominate automobile production for the next… more»
Aug 11, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
The most interesting of the Tri Five Chevies (1955-57) is the Nomad, a 2-door “sport wagon” that was part of the Bel Air series. It had its own sheet metal from the windshield back and was one of two… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri Five Chevies of 1955-57 have been some of the most collected and restored cars ever built. And there were plenty of them made to create a decent pool as production was nearly five million units. This ’57… more»
Aug 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Ready To Roll: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When the time comes for an owner to tackle a custom build, the choices that they need to make are endless. They could opt for something pretty wild with dazzling paint and a drivetrain capable of melting tires the… more»
