I gotta tell ya, I have never seen a site where everyone is so damn quick to throw an old car onto the scrap pile. Do you think any really good, honest shops would take this on instead of suggesting the customer find a better car? It will be interesting to see how much someone is willing to pay for it and to know what their plans are for it! Hopefully, it won’t end up in a body shop that will suck up the buyer’s money and never finish the project. The winner might take his prize home and soon realize how much work and skill it would take to restore this car and give up. Perhaps the best thing would be someone with lots of skill, money and time who will take this on and be able to finish a restoration. There are lots of possibilities for this droptop but most aren’t promising. Even the new replacement sills are rusty. There it is in all its red and rusty glory. There’s no rust showing on the frame or the suspension, which a big plus. The bottom looks much better than you’d expect. Perhaps the engine is already up and running?
There’s no mention of it, but it appears there’s been some work done in there. There’s no gravel showing through the floor in this picture, but everything you see needs either work or a dumpster. The hole in the transmission tunnel is typical of much of the rest of the car. There’s no information provided on the drivetrain. Luckily, the parts to fix it are easily available, even for convertibles. The seller has included lots of pictures showing the grim details.
With so much filler and rust, there probably wouldn’t be much left after media blasting. Twenty-eight years of Florida roads took their toll. The seller provided lots of pictures showing the sad state of this droptop. It was garaged from 1985 until recently and in this case, we don’t even have to wonder why. It will take a lot of work and money before it’s ready for a top-down cruise, though. Bidding is over $16,000 at this time and there is no reserve. Ready to show, drive across country or both! If you're looking for a special '57 convertible look no further.This Chevy listed on eBay looks nice from here, at least at a glance, doesn’t it? It’s located in Dade City, Florida. Suspension, running gear, fuel system all redone with period correct parts or rebuilt originals. Drivetrain & Suspension rebuilt last year. This car is dialed in and features countless new mechanical parts throughout. Originally a Canadian car, we have import docs on file, along with Shop Manuals, and a thick 3 ring binder with history info, and pictures).
#1957 chevy conv full#
Full Option List on file, this fabulous example is said to have 27 factory or dealer installed options including Treadle Vac power brakes, factory power steering, electric top, seats, windows, wonder bar radio, electric wipers and washer, Autoronic Eye, EZ Eye Glass, vacuum cigarette ash collector, chrome tissue dispenser.
#1957 chevy conv manual#
3-Speed Column-Shift Manual Trans, Limited-Slip Diff, Power Brakes & Steering, Power Windows & Power Top, Bumper Over Riders, Full Wheel Covers with Spinners, Wonderbar Radio, Autronic Eye, Vacuum Ashtray, Under-Hood Courtesy Lamp. This classic American drop-top is powered by a fully rebuilt, balanced, ported and port-matched, 283ci V8 Engine with Duntov Cam and Solid Lifters, Dual 4bbl Carburettors and sought-after "Batwing" Air Cleaner (also number correct). This 1957 Chev Bel Air Convertible is a stunner! Beautifully finished in Black over a striking Red & Silver two-tone interior.
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