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For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop – A Classic Restored with Love

Discover this beautifully restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop, a timeless American classic with an incredible backstory. Finished in rare Dusk Pearl, this iconic Chevy underwent a complete frame-off restoration and is powered by a modern 350ci short block crate motor with just 5,395 miles. Featuring Holley Sniper 2 EFI, a 300HP cam, and a Richmond 4-speed transmission with Hurst shifter, this Bel Air is ready to turn heads and hit the road in style.

Vehicle Features:

• Color: Dusk Pearl (stands out at every show)

• Interior: All-new custom TMI black upholstery

• Engine: 350ci V8 crate motor (5,395 miles)

• Fuel System: Holley Sniper 2 EFI

• Transmission: Richmond 4-speed manual with Hurst shifter

• Suspension: Global West front tubular suspension

• Differential: Rebuilt in August 2021

• Steering: Power steering with tilt leather wheel

• Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes

• Wheels/Tires: New Goodyear Eagle GT II tires

• Wipers: Rain Gear electric windshield wipers

• Instruments: All-new custom gauges

A Lifetime of Memories – A Story That Started in 1969

This car isn’t just a restoration—it’s a cherished piece of one man’s life. Bought in April 1969 by its third owner, a high schooler from St. Charles, Missouri, this Bel Air quickly became part of his teenage years, love story, and eventually, family legacy.

He raced it at Mid America Raceway, learned to build engines by trial and error, and even took his prom date in it in 1970. After serving in the military, he refused to part with the car. Instead, he slowly brought it back to life—piece by piece, with chrome trim stashed behind sofas and parts hidden under beds.

Through decades of hard work, cross-country moves, car shows, class reunions, and weddings, the Bel Air remained a constant symbol of dedication and passion. In 2020, it made its way onto the Daytona International Speedway as part of the Daytona Drive Experience, where it won Best in Show and its owner became the event’s spokesperson.

A Final Ride, A Lasting Tribute

Sadly, in late 2020, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Although he couldn’t return to Daytona as planned, his family honored his memory by driving the Bel Air on the track in August 2021—spreading his ashes in a heartfelt tribute to a life well lived and loved.

This car was never just a vehicle—it was his pride, joy, and a symbol of his philosophy:
“If you take care of things, they’ll last a long time.”

Your Chance to Own a Legendary Classic

This 1957 Chevy Bel Air is more than show-ready—it’s road-ready. It deserves to be driven, admired, and enjoyed—not hidden in a garage. If you’re searching for a classic car that combines beauty, power, history, and heart, this is the one.

Start it up. Feel the rumble. Watch heads turn.
Make new memories in a car that’s never gone out of style.

Contact us today to schedule a viewing and make this iconic classic yours.

340 v8. No rust! Approx. 300hp. 3-speed auto Torqueflite transmission. 8 3/4 rear end with new 3.23 gears. 26″ 3-core radiator. Never overheats. Power steering. AC is very cold! Front disc brakes w/4-piston calipers. Mopar 14″ rally wheels with BF Goodrich radials. New motor mounts. New Holley carb. New master cylinder. New fuel pump. New flex fan. New plugs and wires. Rear Gabriel air shocks. Sony sound system. All new fluids and recently inspected by a mechanic top to bottom. Beautiful paint. Have a compete history of the vehicle in a detailed folder. Everything works! It is my dad’s car. Had it about a year. Only took it to car shows and drove it on the weekends. He is currently making payments so title is not in hand.

Ford Manufactured Cobra 4 Valve Engine with Fuel Injection and Factory Wiring with Diagnostics Capabilities

The owner was looking to build a Shelby Cobra that the engine and drive train would have easy operation starting and running characteristic, and the high amount of horse power that can be associated with a newer style fuel injected 4 valve engine. It would be very driver friendly, and have good low end torque, easy drive-ability, reliable, and could be easily diagnosed should any problems occur.

Factory Five Mark IV purchased new. Engine and transmission carefully selected from a local well know supplier.

After the complete build the vehicle was properly inspected, and issued a V.I.N number by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and it is titled 2014.

Features-

* New Build 2013-2014. Owner has performed other Shelby Cobra builds and has hand on performed many frame off restorations along with assistance from selected suppliers and contractors over the last 50 years.

* Factory Five Mark IV Plus Upgrades

* 4.6 Cobra V-8 4 Value Fuel Injected- Approx. 96-98

* Tremec 5 Speed Transmission

* 4 Halibrand Replica Wheels

* Powder Coated Chassis

* Aluminum Radiator

* Electric Fans

* Rack and Pinion Steering

* Leather Seating

* Wilwood Brakes

* Ron Francis Wiring

* 3 Link Rear Suspension

* Simpson Restraint System

* Stainless Brake Lines

* Quick Fill Gas Cap

* Roll Bar

* Headers and Side Exhausts

* Titled as 2014 Assembled Vehicle MK4 Roadster

* Factory Engine and Transmission were at 50K Miles Upon Purchase(Approx. 96-98 Build Date)

* Approx 3.73 Rear End Ratio with Posi

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Mechanical-

* Fuel gauge works but not accurate- Needs re-calibrated

* Taillights work

* Headlamps work

* Turn signals work front and rear, left and right

* Brake lights work

* Horn works

* Green dash indicator for turn signals work both sides

* Toggle switch that puts headlamps on high beam, the blue lights on the dash works

* Interior lights work

* On a cold start up with 1000 rpm’s the oil pressure was around 95 lbs and voltage is at 14 ½

* Doors shut nice and smooth and latch well

* Belts hook up properly

* Emergency brake works and holds well

* Electric fans operate

* There is a key for the ignition and a key that locks and works properly on both hood locks and trunk lock.

Test Drive-

Chad drove the vehicle for several miles around a park setting and on a 2 lane road. The car steers easily and smoothly, and is nice and quick at responding well. The engine fires up immediately and runs up around 1000 and when warms up goes down to a normal idle, and certainly has all the nice running benefits of a modern fuel injected engine. The car accelerates and decelerates very smoothly. The clutch operation seems to work smoothly, and the brakes stop easily, and upon braking there is no pulling to the left or right, and without any pulsation. Easily shifts in and out of all 5 gears, and in reverse. The car drives very smoothly and has a good solid feel.

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