Every now and then, a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that can take your breath away. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan. If what the owner says is… more»
Bel Air
Jul 4, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Carport Find: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
1956 would be the second year of the “Tri Five” Chevies and they sold like hotcakes. More than 1.6 million would be built that year, including this Bel Air convertible, one of 41,883. Sadly, this drop-top was damaged in… more»
Jul 4, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sport Wagon Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
As popular as the “Tri Five” Chevies were when they were new, the Nomad sport wagon wasn’t a big seller. In fact, over three years, they were less than one-half of one percent of total Chevy production. Yet today,… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
There are times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and words will not seem to be enough to convey just how stunning that vehicle is. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is… more»
Jun 25, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Garage Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller has owned this ’57 Bel Air sport coupe for more than 40 years and has finally decided to sell it. It was last on the road more than 35 years ago, so the Chevy has been inactive… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
283 V8 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet through most of the 1950s, including the famous “Tri-Five” models that were produced in 1955-57. Those later cars began to shed the boxy look that Detroit automobiles largely had in the years… more»
Jun 13, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
265 Power Pack V8: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955-57 Chevrolets, later dubbed the “Tri-Fives”, were hugely successful cars, selling more than 4.5 million units. All were big movers except for the new “sport wagon” called the Nomad. Part of the Bel Air series, the Nomad was… more»
Jun 12, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Project
The high point for Chevrolet in the 1950s had to be the “Tri-Five” models. They brought more modern styling to GM and a V8 engine to the Chevy party, all of which resulted in sales of 4.5 million automobiles…. more»
Jun 10, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is an iconic classic that sold in significant numbers. The company was always going to have a battle on its hands to produce a follow-up that captured the public’s imagination, but the 1958 model… more»
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
23k Original Miles? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevrolets are a staple of the classic car scene, and they have been for decades. They continue to grow in popularity with each passing year, which naturally means that values also increase. It is possible that as… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Mostly Original and Unrestored 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
The Chevrolet “Tri-fives,” body-on-frame cars built in 1955, ‘56, and ‘57, encompassed two-door sedans, four-door sedans, convertibles, and this: the Nomad. Chevrolet’s entry into the family car space. The Nomad was considered its own model line by Chevrolet, but… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Survivor! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
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»
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»
