The famous Chevy “Tri Fives” began with the 1955 models and sold nearly 1.8 million cars that year, including 189,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes like this one. These cars were popular then and now because they could be quite… more»
Bel Air
Mar 17, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Color Combo: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad underwent a comprehensive restoration back in 2014, and it wears what is claimed to be a rare color combination. It has graced the cover of “South Mississippi Living” magazine and is being offered… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon
The owner of this 1966 Bel Air Station Wagon candidly admits that it has some frame rust. It isn’t clear how severe this is, but he does float the idea of a frame swap. Beyond that, it is a… more»
Mar 3, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
LS-Swapped?!! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The word “legend” is probably overused in the classic car world, but it is a tag that the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air deserves. This has remained a firm favorite for decades, and it’s a trend that isn’t set to… more»
Mar 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
V8 And Patina! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955-57 era Chevrolets are iconic now and enthusiasts refer to them as the “Tri Five Chevies.” Over the course of three years, nearly five million of them rolled off the assembly line, which has helped with the survivor… more»
Mar 1, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Peering out of this barn is one of the most iconic cars to roll off an American production line in the 1950s. It is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, and it is also a project that has been sitting… more»
Feb 24, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stalled Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Bel-Air was the first of the Tri-Five Chevrolets to grab the attention of classic car enthusiasts. While offerings from the other two years have now developed a strong following, the ’57 remains the most desirable. This ’57… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner V8: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood
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»
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»
