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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Brush Find Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Of all the “Tri Five” Chevies that were built between 1955-57, the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe is probably the most popular today. The styling is considered iconic, and they’re instantly recognized. This ‘57 was parked out in the… more»
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283/4-Speed: 20k Mile 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the tidiest that you are likely to see, but its subtle and conservative exterior appears to conceal a drivetrain that could offer its buyer excellent performance potential. Its overall condition would… more»
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Blurry Vision? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shorty
Some custom builds can be quite stunning, while others probably come under the heading of “that seemed like a good idea at the time.” I believe that this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shorty probably falls into the latter category…. more»
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Drive or Restore? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible appears to be a nice driver-quality car. It can be driven and enjoyed as-is or it could be restored to perfection. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid just… more»
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LS Swap: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Of all the Tri Five Chevies from 1955-57, none are probably more sought after today than the Nomad. Equipped with upscale trim, the original Nomad was a 2-door sport wagon that Chevy marketed as a “halo” model. The nameplate… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 took the industry by storm selling just shy of five million cars in three years. They were both stylish and powerful, which has created continuous consumer interest over the past 65 years. This ’57… more»
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Tri-Five Chevys are some of the most recognizable and collectible classic cars. This one is a Bel Air from 1955 and it looks like it could definitely use some attention. It can be found here on eBay with a… more»
