1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop
VIN VC57L198344
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Feb 26, 2026
What’s special about this listing
Paul Newman Chassis 7.0L LS7 V8 4-Speed Auto C5 Suspension Power Brakes A/C /// Few cars carry the universal recognition of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, and this complete frame-off restomod blends timeless appeal with modern performance, comfort, and reliability. Finished in brilliant red with gold V trim, polished chrome, and stainless brightwork, it maintains a traditional look, with only C6 Z06-style wheels and Toyo Extensa HP II tires hinting at the hardware beneath. The body rides on a Paul Newman chassis upgraded with C5 Corvette suspension, Bilstein shocks, transverse leaf springs, and an independent rear with 3.45 gears and a limited-slip differential, backed by rack-and-pinion steering and power four-wheel disc brakes with red calipers. Power comes from a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 rated at 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, breathing through a ceramic coated dual exhaust with long-tube headers and Flowmaster mufflers. It utilizes a dry-sump lubrication system and is backed by a 4L60E automatic transmission. Inside, red leather seats with gray inserts, German weave carpet, power windows, Vintage Air climate control, Classic Instruments gauges, and a RetroSound Bluetooth audio system create a comfortable and stylish cabin, while a custom-upholstered trunk hosts Polk Audio amplifiers and a Kicker subwoofer. Balanced between classic looks and modern capability, this Bel Air delivers big power, refined comfort, and the kind of execution that makes it as fun to drive as it is to admire.
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- Year
- 1957
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model Family
- Bel Air
- Model Generation
- 2nd Gen
- Model Variant
- -
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- VC57L198344
- Mileage
- 3,630 mi TMU
- Originality
- Custom
- Engine
- 283ci V8 (Turbo-Fire 185hp)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Red
- Color Group (Int)
- Red/Burgundy
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