eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Investment Grade Bel Air Convertible 283/270 HP Dual Quad V8 3 Speed Manual Year: 1957 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 14 Transmission type: 3 Speed Manual Engine: 283 V8 Interior color: Red Vehicle Info Sometimes a hobby turns into obsession. the best simply isn't good enough and the student eventually becomes the teacher. With that in mind. we can't think of a better car to be obsessed with than the Chevy Bel Air. Long coveted by pretty much anyone who has an affinity for mixing chrome and gasoline. tri-fives like this award-winning drop-top continue to tilt the classic car pricing structure well in to the six-figure range. But this isn't just some fixed-to-cruise charmer that'll look good in front of the local Dairy Queen. It's the MOST CORRECT Bel Air convertible we've ever featured thanks to a comprehensive restoration that was conducted by the co-author of "How to Restore Your 1957 Chevy". So. if you're looking for a true throwback car that's been loaded with rare options and polished for the 21st century. here's the tri-five of your dreams!Much more impressive than when it originally rolled down GM's storied St. Louis assembly line. this well-done Chevy has been transformed into a take-no-prisoners show queen that can consistently win trophies. You won't be staying under the radar with its incredible Matador Red lacquer. which has been correctly applied over a 100% original Fisher body. That glossy. solid faade is the product of a frame-off. rotisserie rebuild that included stripping each panel all the way down to bare metal. Not surprisingly. those panels' fit and finish is almost good enough to turn reflections into reality. And ultimately. it all adds up to one super cool classic that. thanks to its spectacular combination of color and trim. has an absolutely magnetic presence!The '57 is certainly the most well-known of the tri-fives. with brilliant trim and crisp. retro styling that strikes a perfect balance between grandiose '50s bling and exaggerated '60s proportions. At the front of this Chevy. a guarded. body-width bumper centers 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 T3 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. rides between polished fingernail guards. factory wheel skirts and familiar profile emblems. Above those emblems. curvy chrome trim combines with rare spotlights. stainless wipers and a white vinyl roof to perfectly frame tinted greenhouse glass. At the back of that roof. peaked caps begin at the top of the car's fins and crawl past angled antennas to a second bumper. optional reverse lamps and '57 Chevy-exclusive tail lights. And above that bumper. a factory continental kit complements a stainless-trimmed trunk with a second set of gold Chevrolet emblems. In the late '50s. Chevrolet's 283 cubic inch Super Turbo Fire V8 was a common choice for factory GM performance. With an advertised 220 horsepower. it's an impressive piece even in today's world of 300 horsepower grocery getters. And when optioned with an aluminum intake and two 1299 O94 4-barrels. like this drop-top's "EB" stamped mill. it hit the pavement 270 horses strong! At the top of the bright orange mill. correct oil bath air cleaners funnel wind in to the aforementioned carbs and intake. At the base of that intake. correct 997 heads hang stamped and silver-detailed valve covers over a correct. solid lifter cam. At the back of those heads. a traditional points distributor shoots fire through loomed AC Delco Packard TV R Suppression cables. Once those fires have been lit. a glossy black radiator circulates coolant through pliable hoses and authentic squeeze clamps. Once that air and fuel is torched. bare metal exhaust manifolds whisk spent gases into stainless. true-dual pipes. And once combustion is created. new V-belts spin a tagged Delco-Remy generator opposite a Delco yellow cap battery. Everything in this Bel Air's fresh looking engine bay is complete and pristine. And not a detail was missed during the car's calculated restoration. with items like correct decals and an old school windshield washer system setting a trophy-winning tone. Under this razor-sharp drop-top. a stunningly straight chassis is finished in standard Satin Black paint and. when viewed next to the car's plethora of clean suspension parts. will give you doubts about the age of its 1988 restoration. Above that top notch chassis. solid red floorpans wear a chip-free coat of traditional oxide primer. Behind the engine. a correct Saginaw 3-speed twists torque to a 1956 rear end that's married to 3. 55 gears. Holding that road ready powertrain in place is a fully restored suspension which includes traditional control arms up front. familiar leaf springs out back and correct spiral shocks at all four corners. Vintage turning characteristics are provided by a manual steering rack. Confident stops come courtesy of manual drum brakes. At the center of the floor. a 2. 5-inch. true-dual exhaust system pipes spent gases through deep-sounding turbo mufflers. And the power hits the pavement thanks to 14-inch steelies. which spin old fashioned 7. 50-14 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls around ornate spinner hubcaps. In the '50s. GM was the king of design. Period. And this Bel Air's correct 2-tone interior is one of the most beautiful cockpits ever mounted behind a motor. As fastidiously crafted as the car's bodywork. the red and silver seats are firm and extremely spacious. There's a padded dash that's based in red. trimmed in stainless and equipped with a GM compass. a deluxe heater and an optional Wonderbar radio. At the base of that dash. tight carpet balances thick rubber floor mats beneath a stainless tissue box and smokeless ash tray. Note the car's spectacular door panels. which carry their combination of stainless and 2-tone vinyl past crank windows to a body-matched convertible cowl. The centerpiece of this tailored environment is an expertly restored steering wheel. which anchors a chrome horn ring in front of a factory day/night mirror. a chrome shifter and a classy Bel Air emblem. And behind the cockpit. a show quality trunk features a correct jack. a reproduction mat and plenty of room to pack whatever your itinerary calls for. As mentioned. this awesome Chevy is a prestigious award winner. It previously scored 988 out of 1. 00 points to receive Classic Chevy International Trailered Gold honors. The sale of this meticulous masterpiece includes restoration photos and a copy of "How to Restore Your 1957 Chevy" that's been signed by the car's former owner and book co-author Harold Louisiana. When you add up all the ingredients that went in to creating this killer Bel Air. it becomes obvious that the builder really cherished the car. There are no shortcuts. no marginal parts and nothing that looks out of place on what is uniformly a high-quality piece. Of course. quality never goes out of style. And when you hit the green in this stunning drop-top. you can literally watch the crowds form! 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