eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Frame Off Restored Bel Air Convertible 283 Dual Quad V8 3 Speed Manual Year: 1957 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 7926 Transmission type: 3 Speed Manual Engine: 283 V8 Interior color: Red Vehicle Info The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is in a pretty elite group when it comes to significance and overall impact on the collector car hobby. It's one of the most easily recognized cars on the planet and clean. stock examples routinely fetch a solid six figures at auction. Sporting an impressive red on red and silver color combination. a correct dual-quad 283/3-speed drivetrain and a thorough. frame-off restoration. this Bel Air is the kind of well-done classic that goes above and beyond the nearly universal appeal of a stock model. If you're considering a show-stopping tri-five. why spend hundreds of thousands of dollars building a similar car when you can take home this completed masterpiece for roughly half the money?This exceptionally clean drop-top is a no-compromises build that combines great Bel Air design with marvelous craftsmanship and a hot Chevy small block. Officially revived via professional. frame-off restoration. the car was completely stripped and given a high quality shakedown that ensured every one of its rock-solid panels presents much better than factory originals. Once that collection of fenders and doors was mocked up. their ripple-free facades were blanketed in a smooth coat of Matador Red base and buried in durable clear. And today. this Chevy rolls as a fresh spin on a traditional look that combines the visual punch of a classic Ferrari with the visual class of a vintage Cadillac. The '57 is certainly the most well-known of the tri-five Chevys. with brilliant trim and crisp. retro styling that strikes a perfect balance between grandiose '50s bling and exaggerated '60s proportions. At the front of the car. a heavy. body-width bumper props a gold Bel Air grille behind a pristine Chevrolet crest and two clear parking lamps. Above that crest. Bel Air-exclusive header ornamentation rides between hooded headlights and '57 Chevy-exclusive 'spear bullets and spoons'. At the sides of those headlights. classic tri-five stainless. which visually connects the car's fenders with its fins. is branded by Bel Air-exclusive emblems that display no dulling or imperfections of any kind. At the top of those emblems. curvy chrome trim combines with correct chrome mirrors. bright stainless wipers and a fresh Haartz top to perfectly frame a like-new greenhouse. Opposite that top. peaked stainless caps begin at the top of the car's fins and continue down to '57 Chevy tail lights. a second chrome bumper and polished stainless exhaust tips. And above that bumper. an optional continental kit complements requisite gold trunk emblems. While this car is certainly one handsome cruiser. we all know that looks aren't everything. Take a peek under its smooth. rolled hood and you'll be happy to find a 283 cubic inch Turbo Fire V8 that's been fully rebuilt and professionally detailed for show. Consistently chosen over Rochester's much-hyped Ramjet fuel injection as one of GM's ultimate hot rod options. this stout small block is widely regarded as the starting point of Chevrolet's amazing performance legacy. Two reliable Carter carburetors. which inhale through Corvette-style air cleaners. bolt to a revised and tweaked intake manifold that's seated in a familiar glow of Chevy Orange paint. At the sides of that intake. stamped and silver-detailed valve covers reflect fully restored exhaust manifolds that funnel spent gases into true-dual tail pipes. Behind that intake. a traditional points distributor shoots fire through pliable radio cables that are neatly loomed at the sides of the block. And in front of that intake. a tagged and decaled radiator circulates coolant through GM-branded hoses and authentic metal squeeze clamps. In addition to its killer powerplant. this Bel Air offers a largely weather-free engine bay that's complete with stainless fluid lines. an AC fuel bowl. a tagged Delco-Remy generator and even a reproduction Delco yellow cap battery. And aesthetically. the car's Satin Black fenders blend seamlessly with its brightly adorned mill on the way to providing a natural contrast that virtually oozes performance appeal!Underneath this razor-sharp bowtie. a straight. Satin Black chassis is framed by solid. Matador Red floorpans. Behind the small block. a correct Saginaw 3-speed spins torque through a beefy driveshaft and fully rebuilt rear end. Holding that road-ready powertrain in place is a fresh. fully-sorted suspension which includes traditional control arms and correct leaf springs. Easy turns are provided by factory power steering. Short. confident stops come courtesy of correct drum brakes. At the center of the car. a 2. 5 inch. true-dual exhaust system sends spent gases through deep sounding turbo mufflers. And putting the power to the pavement is a sweet set of 14-inch Matador Red steelies that spin old fashioned 205/75 Coker Classic whitewalls around ornate stainless center caps. The spectacular cockpits in second generation Bel Airs need no introduction. but here goes. Depress the button on this Chevy's bright chrome door handle and you'll find a gorgeous Red and Silver interior that's both classy and stylish. The rebuilt front and rear bench seats are all-day comfortable and feature supple. silver-detailed hides that fit well and feel great. Beneath those seats. fresh black carpet props rugged Bel Air-crested floor mats next to clean black kick panels and bright Fisher-branded sill plates. At the edges of that carpet. flawless two-tone door panels are anchored beneath sculpted red toppers and classy stainless frames. At the front of those panels. a curvaceous dash hangs an optional tissue box beside a modern Nakamichi CD player. The driver spins a correct red steering wheel that's complete with a chrome horn ring and classic Bel Air centerpiece. And passengers store their essentials in a fully finished trunk that features a correct mat. a correct jack and correct decals. The sale of this vivid classic includes an Owner's Manual. instructions for its folding top and a few maintenance receipts. A top notch restoration takes a while to fully absorb. Its major features may not hit you immediately but. the longer you spend looking at it. the easier it becomes to see just how much work has actually been performed. From its sweet. dual-quad 283 to its amazing interior. every piece of this Bel Air shows as though it was the priority of the build. If you're in the market for a well-executed copy of America's most iconic automobile. don't miss your chance to own this killer '57 Chevy! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com