1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

VC57K138880roadUnited States

Engine: 283 cu. in. (4.6L) OHV V8 with Rochester Ramjet fuel injection, 283 hp
Colour: Matador Red

A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible assembled at Kansas City, finished in Matador Red and equipped with the rare top-specification 283 cu. in. Rochester Ramjet fuel-injected V-8 producing 283 hp alongside a close-ratio three-speed manual gearbox. The crossed-flags fender emblems confirm this high-performance configuration. The car underwent a comprehensive body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration to factory specifications by Patrick's Classy Cars of Phoenix, Arizona, emerging with a reproduction red-and-silver vinyl interior, new convertible top, re-chromed brightwork, and fully rebuilt mechanicals.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$176,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Patrick's Classy Cars
partial documentation
Phoenix, Arizona restoration shop that performed a full body-off rebuild to factory specifications; likely held the car during restoration work.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Patrick's Classy Cars
Full body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration to original factory specifications, encompassing replacement or rebuilding of all mechanical components, fitting of new tires, brakes, and suspension parts, installation of a reproduction red-and-silver vinyl interior, new white convertible top and rear window, re-chroming of all chrome parts, and re-polishing of all stainless trim. Approximately 50 miles accumulated since completion.
Workshop located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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