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Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1957 Chevrolet has gotten a few mods over the years, but from the looks of things, it’s probably been quite some time since this one’s seen much activity on the pavement.  However, there are several positives here, such… more»

Unrestored Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s not a lot I can add to the now-familiar story of the legendary ’57 Chevy. I’d bet a dollar to a donut spin that the design and engineering teams over at the bowtie never imagined in their wildest… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air was overshadowed from within during the 1958 model year. That was when the Impala was born as a special edition and then became the company’s product leader in 1959. The ‘58s are known for being… more»

Tri-Five Limousine: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Most of the time, limousines are known for focusing their attention on whoever is sitting in the back.  However, with this one beginning life as an auto that’s become as iconic as the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, I’d be… more»

8k-Mile Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Series

When a tri-five Chevy enters the marketplace, it’s hard to know upfront what to expect, as so many have already been restored or modified.  However, examples falling into the survivor category are getting fewer and farther between, and this… more»

49k Original Miles? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

Enthusiasts seeking a classic from Chevrolet’s legendary Tri-Five range to park in their garage have typically focused on the two-door variants. However, a growing group of individuals view cars like this 1955 Bel Air Sedan favorably. These cars retain… more»

Stored 60 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Barn Find

Most lists of top classic cars probably include the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. Besides being winners from a styling point of view, they heralded Chevy’s first V8 engine since 1918. The Bel Air was the top series… more»

327 V8 Sedan: Snappy 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile, a position it held until the Impala unseated it in 1959 as a separate series. When the seller’s 1969 Bel Air 2-door sedan was built, it was the middle-ground… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

After more than half a century in the same family, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is looking for a new garage to call home, with the seller thinking that it could be turned into a decent driver with… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door

After a radical styling redo in 1959, Chevrolet toned down its full-size cars a bit in 1960. The batwing tailfins were still there, but the “cats’ eye” taillights were replaced by circles and the front grillwork was less aggressive…. more»

327 V8 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The Nomad debuted in 1955 along with the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets. It was a “sport wagon” (based on a show car) that shared no sheet metal with other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. Production numbers were… more»

409 V8 – 20k Miles! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air was a Chevrolet staple across three decades beginning in the 1950s. But it would take a back seat to the Impala which would become the top series in 1959. The 1963 Bel Air was a mid-level… more»

Older Restoration: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

The “Tri-Five” Chevies were born in 1955 and – through 1957 – would account for combined sales of nearly five million cars. Their popularity was no doubt due in part to a new 265 cubic inch V8 – the… more»

BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air No Post, Sport Coupe, is ideal for enthusiasts seeking a build where the hard work is done. It has been stored in a Southern Californian garage, awaiting the day when it returns to its… more»

Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957 were some of the most successful ever sold. Nearly five million copies left the assembly line in three years and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the biggest sellers –… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1955 Chevrolet Sport Coupe

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and met with tremendous success. Nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were sold through 1957 as Chevy introduced its first V8 engine in 37 years. In ’55, two versions of the “no… more»

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