A classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds every now and then, and mere words don’t seem enough to describe what the eyes are seeing. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Everywhere… more»
Bel Air
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Former Fuelie? No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet got into the fuel injection game between 1957-65, with most set-ups being installed in Corvettes. It was available in the Bel Air in 1957 and the badging on the front fenders suggests this car was ordered with it,… more»
May 26, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Spotless Custom: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
The growth in popularity of classic station wagons means that spotless examples are highly sought. However, the interest ramps up a notch when the vehicle in question is a Tri-Five Nomad. This 1955 model is a real beauty, and… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Could You Save This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad?
For many people, nothing better exemplifies the nostalgia of the classic car era than the 1957 Chevy. Coming in 2-door hardtop, sedan, convertible, and 2 and 4-door station wagon forms, the Bel Air trim in particular is at the… more»
May 24, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
396 Sleeper! 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
In the 1950s, the Bel Air had been Chevy’s top series car but lost that spot to the Impala late in the decade. The name would continue into the mid-1970s, serving as the mid-level trim offering until the entry-level… more»
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original 265: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 model year was a landmark one for Chevrolet’s mighty Bel Air. Not only did the model receive a substantial styling change that made it appear far more crisp and modern, but buyers could, for the first time,… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tri-Five Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
No production run of cars is likely more popular today than the 1955-57 Chevrolets, which became known as the Tri Fives. Out of nearly five million built, the rarest and perhaps most desirable today is the Nomad sport wagon,… more»
May 20, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
California Gold: 1957 Chevrolet Gasser
Building a custom car is an endeavor in hubris. The factory had an army of designers and engineers that designed our pride and joy to be stylish and reliable. Improving it to fit our vision is fraught with perils…. more»
May 19, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stunning Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
If this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is all that the seller purports it to be, it is an amazing survivor. He has listed it on behalf of a friend and states that it is an original and unrestored survivor…. more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Estate Find: “Batwing” 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Coming out of an estate sale is this beautiful black on black 1957 Bel Air convertible. It’s flanked by a stunning red and grey interior. Not a great deal of information is provided about the car other than it… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Family Since ’56! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
As family heirlooms go, a Tri-Five Chevy ranks pretty highly, especially among car enthusiasts. Beneath a tarp and behind a bush somewhere near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania hides a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop that spent its entire life with… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Certified Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Based on a Corvette-derived concept car, the Chevy Bel Air Nomad debuted in 1955 as part of what would become known as the Tri-Fives. From 1955 to 1957, Chevrolet would manufacture around 4.5 million cars, yet the Nomad saw… more»
May 8, 2021 • Stories • 9 Comments
California Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
From time to time, people will wonder if a reported barn find is really a “barn find”, i.e., a car that has been tucked away in a barn, garage or shed for many years. The layers and layers of… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Restored 30 Years Ago: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
A few things surprise me about this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, but the biggest of these is that there have been no bids on it as I write this article. This is a car that ticks many of the… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
3 For 1 Special! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some of the most well-known and sought-after cars today are the Tri Five Chevrolets. Over the 1955-57 model years, almost five million of them were built by General Motors. They came in three trim levels, the basic 150, the… more»
Apr 26, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
307 Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Project cars can come in all shapes and sizes, and some show more promise than others. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop ticks many of the right boxes for anyone contemplating a project build. The ’57 Hardtop is easily… more»
