Black Red Restored 283 V8 Power Top/Windows/Steering/Brakes 1956 1958

1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Convertible

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1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2 door convertible finished in its born with Onyx Black over Red & Silver interior. This spectacular Chevy arrives at our showroom having received an extensive restoration that revived this classic both inside & out. Once the restoration was completed, it was Appraised by the Auto Appraisal Network in 2011 and the assessed value of the car was OVER $170,000! Receiving "Excellent" ratings in ALL of the categories, the car was also noted as "restored back to better than factory condition". The appraisal also goes into detail about the ownership history, noting the original owner purchasing the car new in Orange County, California, where it eventually spent its entire life.
The vehicle has the RARE and more powerful Dual QuadCarburetor setup under its "Bat wing" air cleanerenclosure. Thesolid lifter 283 V8 motor was re-built to factory specifications by RC Performance and rated at an understated 270 horsepower. In addition to the 283 V8, this Bel Air featuresextremely rare and desirable options that include the power convertible black soft top, power windows, continental tire kit, 'Bat wing' air cleaner, 3 on the tree manual transmission, power steering, power brakes, factory red oxide floors, Wonderbar AM/FM radio, electric wipers, dual rear antennas, dual exhaust, back up lights, steel wheels with spinner caps, American Classic white wall tires, floor mats and car cover.
This Bel Air is typical of the type of car that both collectors and enthusiasts sought after considering both the condition and plethora of rare options.

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