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»
Bel Air
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»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
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»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Even though this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air only started out with two shades of paint colors originally, Regal Turquoise and India Ivory, throughout the decades it’s gained others so if you dig patina this one might make a fun… more»
Oct 11, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Dry Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Judging a book by its cover can be a major mistake, especially when it is a classic like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Don’t let its tired and baked exterior fool you because this rock-solid desert find would make… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Buried Alive: Pair of 1957 Chevrolet Bel Airs
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 are still considered iconic more than 65 years later. While the styling is timeless (especially with the finned ‘57s), they were the first eight-cylinder cars offered by Chevy in nearly four decades…. more»
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rolling Tri-Five: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some of the most successful U.S.-made automobiles were the 1955-57 full-size Chevrolets. With nearly five million units produced, they would go on to be known as the “Tri Fives”. The top-line Bel Air would be a best-seller, including this… more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
No Reserve 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Tri-Five Chevrolets will always generate interest in the classic market, whether original or customized. This rust-free 1956 Bel Air is no exception. It could benefit from a fresh coat of paint, but its upgraded drivetrain and immaculate interior make… more»
Sep 3, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bubble Top Project: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign to begin it’s fifth-generation in 1961, with the 2-door hardtop models now lovingly known as the bubble tops, due to the large amount of glass and minimal sheet metal surrounding it. If… more»
