There can be many reasons why one classic can represent a better restoration prospect than others. These can include the candidate’s complete nature, the availability of required parts, or the car’s inherent desirability. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air ticks… more»
Bel Air
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was born in 1950 as a 2-door hardtop with an exclusive roofline. That would continue until 1953 when the name attorned all of Chevrolet’s top-end automobiles. The cars received new sheet metal in 1953, so the… more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rolled Over Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Most 1950s automobiles are in short supply these days, though that may not be the case with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. With more than 4.5 million of them built, the population was plentiful. That would make you wonder… more»
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stalled Restomod: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57) have long since been favorites of hot rodders to soup up and take out to the drag strip. This ’55 Bel Air 2-door sedan looks as though it’s either already served in that capacity or… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Patina Hot Rod! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you love patina classics as I do, there’s not much you wouldn’t like about this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. It wears an awesome shade of blue and white with just the right amount of surface rust and no… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
46 Years Same Family: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet reserved its “Tri-Five” convertibles for the upscale Bel Air models in 1955-57. They were consistent sellers, with production numbers across all three years varying by no more than 15%. The 1956 editions shared most of the same styling… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet redesigned its cars for the second year in a row in 1959. This was in response to Chrysler’s “Forward Look” push in 1957 that set the industry on its ear, styling-wise. The ’59 Chevies may have gone a… more»
Jan 28, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Better Look Twice: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
A decade ago when really rough 2-door cars started commanding a premium price, a lot of people in the classic car hobby turned their focus to their 4-door cousins. Heck, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door like this one… more»
Jan 19, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Pilot Dual-Quad: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Rarity can sometimes be a relative term because it is possible that almost any car can make that claim due to a combination of optional extras. However, this 1956 Bel Air lays claim to that status and features the… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Blacked Out! 1957 Chevy Bel Air
For my money, I love a black hot rod with plain wheels and no frills. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good chromed set of wheels, but there’s something about a car like this 1957 Chevy that says… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cleans Up Well: 1953 Chevrolet BelAir
I have a tendency to lump the ’53 and ’54 Chevy together because they’re similar and so so different from the ’55, the first leg of the iconic Tri-Five stool. And ’53s, like this top-drawer BelAir, get short shrift… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Solid Project Candidate: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When tackling a build involving an American icon, it is hard to go wrong. This is especially true if the classic is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that is rock-solid and features a healthy V8 under the hood. That… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
Jan 1, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Testing The Waters: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Let’s get the ALL-CAPS section of the ad out of the way first. The owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air isn’t interested in actually selling his car for cash, but rather is testing the waters (as he puts… more»
