Parkwood was the name used briefly for 1959-61 to represent the Bel Air equivalent of Chevrolet’s line of station wagons. It was positioned above the Brookwood and below the Nomad. Chevy would discontinue those designations for 1962, opting to… more»
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Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 67 Comments
26k Genuine Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we struggle to decide what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1957 Bel Air. This 1950s icon not only wears most… more»
Feb 4, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Solid Driver: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Don’t be fooled by the layer of dust because this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is a classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. It does have some areas that would benefit from some TLC, but the work… more»
Feb 1, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Upgraded Engine: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The 1955-57 Chevrolets reset the industry standard for their more forward-thinking styling. And the new V8 that was at first only available in Corvettes and Bel Airs. The Bel Air would move to the top of the Chevy food… more»
Jan 28, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Desert Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet had a break-out year of sorts in 1955. New modern styling, a dash of Cadillac glamour in a “low-priced three” car, optional air conditioning, a new V8 engine – and a sporty new model called the Nomad –… more»
Jan 24, 2021 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The now iconic Chevy Nomad had a three-year run in the mid-1950s. The 2-door Nomad differed from other station wagons of the day by having styling that was more reminiscent of a hardtop sedan than that of a regular… more»
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
350 Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For many of our Bow-Tie enthusiasts, this is a project car that ticks a lot of the right boxes. It is a 1957 Bel Air, it has two doors, and there’s a healthy 350ci V8 under the hood. As… more»
Jan 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cool Custom: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shorty
We’ve seen a few shorty conversions over the years here at Barn Finds, and owners have “taken the ax” to a wide variety of vehicles in a bid to create something unique. The results have varied enormously, with some… more»
Dec 5, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
409 Bubble Top: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The full-size Chevies were redesigned in 1961 after two years of sporting batwings at the rear. The result was refined beauty that was further developed with the 1962 models, which are some of my favorites. One of the special… more»
Dec 2, 2020 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Stored 33 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
More than 63 years after the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is still considered a car for the ages. It’s styling and performance make it a car that you could envision Elvis… more»
Oct 23, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Project
The owner of this 1956 Bel Air Convertible has put in the hard yards on the vehicle. All of its rust issues have been addressed, and it is ready for someone to take the car and add the finishing… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Beyond Help? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Yesterday I wrote about a 1957 Bel Air Convertible that showed a lot of promise as a project car. Today we have a ’56 Bel Air that would seem to sit at the other end of the scale. It… more»
Oct 14, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original and Complete: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some words get hurled around in the classic car world, and these tend to cause people to grit their teeth whenever they hear them. One of these words is “icon.” However, the 1957 Bel Air does deserve that tag,… more»
Oct 7, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Man Cave Prop: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The 1955-57 generation of Chevrolets was enormously popular then and today. Especially the 1957 model, which seems to have reached iconic status. So, its not a surprise that a restaurant wanting to recreate a Happy Days kind of motif… more»
Oct 2, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Family 61 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were those from the iconic 1955, 1956, and 1957 model years. While that includes the 150, 210, and Bel Air models, the Nomad has a special place in the hearts of Chevy fans of that era…. more»
Sep 29, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor?
The seller of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air claims it is an 84K original mile “cream puff” that has spent most of its life in a garage. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of nearly… more»
