Bel Air

Rebuilt 283 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

Some classics tick many of the right boxes that draw the attention of potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor. It has a genuine 76,000… more»

Original Paint! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

When you’re actively in the market for a tri-five project, it’s not uncommon for various obstacles to pop up during the search, as many of these cars seem to be plagued with rust issues or have already gotten modifications… more»

Plenty of Patina! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet had a winner on its hands when it came to the 1955 to 1957 Chevies. Later dubbed the “Tri-Fives,” they sold nearly five million copies in just three years. And are pretty collectible more than 65 years later…. more»

409 Tri-Power? 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air

When a seller mentions that he doesn’t know cars, sometimes that can be advantageous for a buyer or vice-versa.  But even with the owner’s perceived lack of knowledge about this 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air for sale here on eBay,… more»

Revived After 37 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

If you were looking for a new family sedan in 1956, you couldn’t do much better than the Chevy Bel Air. And more than 1.6 million buyers would have agreed as that’s how many ’56 Chevrolets were sold. As… more»

Sport Coupe Hardtop: 1957 Chevrolet 210

1957 was the final year for the Chevrolet 210 series, which was first marketed in ’53 as a mid-level offering placed between the bare-bones 150 and the more upscale Bel Air.  During the 1955 mid-season, Chevy reintroduced the Sport… more»

Dry Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»

Parked For 25 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post Project

Our feature car demonstrates how the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. A previous owner transformed it from a humble family sedan into a cool custom in the 1980s. However, it… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

When it comes to the Tri-Fives, it’s hard to go wrong choosing a ’55 for a project, and when it’s a droptop plus the more upscale Bel Air model that sweetens the idea all that much more.  This one’s… more»

327 V8/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Between 1955 and 1957, Chevrolet sold more than 4.5 million automobiles. This was thanks to the popularity of the new design that would go on to be recognized as the “Tri-Fives”. And the availability of a V8 engine in… more»

Rare Factory A/C! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Today, almost every new car comes with air conditioning as standard equipment. But that was not the case in 1955 as it was usually an option only available to the “rich and famous”. The seller’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air… more»

Opportunity on Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as a high-end version of the Styleline and Fleetline Chevrolet models. Like the Impala of 1958, it was available only as a 2-door hardtop and (later) convertible. The Bel Air would sit atop… more»

Gasser Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

“Gasser” is a term that was coined to refer to a type of drag race car from the 1950s and 1960s. But the difference from other cars on the track was that the modifications still enabled them to run… more»

Driver Quality: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The term “iconic” is too readily used within the classic world, but there are some cars that have rightfully earned that tag. The car sitting on this lift is one of them. It is, of course, a 1957 Chevrolet… more»

Simply Stunning: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I would never insult the intelligence of our readers by describing this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible as a genuine barn find. However, I felt it was worth close examination for two crucial reasons. The first is that it… more»

327/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

I have been involved in the classic car scene for more decades than I care to admit, and one of the most consistently desirable vehicles during that period is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. It is easy to see… more»

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