Though Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 (the famous “Tri-Fives”), a 4-door hardtop was not included initially. That changed in 1956 with the introduction of the Sport Sedan, perhaps the coolest model next to the Sport Coupe and Nomad… more»
Bel Air
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Former Barn Find: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
Styling of the 1959-60 Chevrolets was inspired by the “Forward Look” redesign of Chrysler products in 1957, which may have caught the industry by surprise. Tailfins quickly became the all-the-rage and led Chevrolet to shift gears, causing the all-new… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Family Owned for 61 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Here’s an interesting one that I’d like to know more about. This iconic, highly-collectible ’57 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has been in solitary confinement for at least eight years in a car trailer. It’s been owned by a… more»
Mar 21, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Stored 22 Years! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon
After a period of styling excesses, Chevrolet toned down the appearance of their full-size automobiles in 1961 (no more “batwings”). The 1962s were even crisper in appearance and may be the best that Chevy had to offer that decade… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
924 Horsepower Gasser: 1955 Chevrolet 150
When it comes to road movies I could watch over and over in my youth, Two-Lane Blacktop may not have been an all-time favorite but it certainly gets an honorable mention. However, its impact wasn’t so much for the… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post
Some enthusiasts studiously avoided tackling another person’s unfinished project build. Their reluctance is understandable because nothing sours the ownership experience like rust emerging from beneath inch-thick Bondo on a car they were told was rock-solid. That shouldn’t be an… more»
Mar 8, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Hot Rod Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To many, the 1957 Chevrolets were the most attractive of the Tri-Five series (1955 to 1957). They gained tailfins that year but were tastefully done and not over the top like the winged wonders over at Chrysler. The Bel… more»
Mar 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Restore or Restomod? 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop
Some people look at a project candidate and struggle to decide what path to take. Others have a lightbulb moment and develop a clear vision for the same car. That brings us to this 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
52k Mile 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Four-door variants of classic models tend to generate less excitement when they hit the market than their two-door siblings. This is a shame because they offer versatility for enthusiasts with a young family or those focused on practicality. That… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Power Pack V8 Option: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door cars aren’t cool, right? Wrong. When they’re hardtops rather than sedans, the coolness starts to come back. Case-in-point is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan, the company’s moniker for a 4-door Hardtop. This one looks quite nice… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
34 Years In The Barn! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Until the 1955 model year, Chevrolet was behind the 8-ball with Ford when it came to engines. They hadn’t sold a V8 motor since 1918, but that changed with the all-new “Tri-Fives,” of which nearly five million copies were… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
402-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Rat Rod
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and the three-year run was so successful that they would later be dubbed the “Tri-Fives”. Part of the allure was the first Chevy V8 since 1918. This ’55 Bel Air sedan didn’t benefit… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Cheap Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet feels his reduced price of $5,500 is a very reasonable exchange for all of the potential he’s seeing here, and with this price reflecting a reduction of five hundred dollars already plus the… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rebuilt V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades, and that trend shows no sign of changing. Solid and clean examples, especially two-door variants, command stunning prices when they hit the market. This… more»
Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt 265 V8: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
The “Tri-Five” Chevies of the 1950s were some of the most popular cars when new – and that still holds true today. There was no shortage of them as nearly five million copies were produced between 1955 and 1957…. more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tri-Five Daily Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Not every classic car has to be a museum piece. Sometimes they can be driver-quality automobiles you can take to Cars & Coffee and strike up conversations over. That could be the case with the seller’s 1957 Chevy Bel… more»
