After a restyle in 1953 that increased sales by nearly a third, the relatively unchanged 1954 Chevrolets still saw another 7% bump in production. The Bel Air was still “top dog” followed by the 210 and 150 series. Even… more»
Bel Air
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
409 V8: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post
After two years of finned wonders, the full-size Chevrolets were restyled and less “space age” in their shape. The Bel Air continued as the middle-of-the-road offering, sandwiched between the Biscayne and Impala. The Super Sport and the 409 cubic… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Restomod Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1956 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe is an unfinished opportunity. Since the car was previously modernized in some ways, could this be thought of as the restoration of a restomod? Right now, it’s a roller that was repainted… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
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»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
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»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
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»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
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»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
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»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
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»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
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»
