While this isn’t exactly a barn find, this 1957 Chevy Bel Air is looks abondoned and has definitely seen better days. I can imagine lots of different ways that I would love to restore this classic Chevrolet. If this looks like the perfect project for you, you can buy it.
The body, glass, chrome, and trim appear to be in pretty good shape.
This side looks a little rougher but still very salvagable. It’s hard to tell if that is just surface rust on that rear fender or more serious damage. But – everything still looks very intact.
I was pleasantly surprised to see an engine still in the car, let alone a V8. Apparently it’s a small block 400 with a turbo 350 transmission.
I’d love to have this as a project. If this car inspired you to get a project of your own, drop by our classified sections to see which classic cars for sale might be something you’d like to start restoring.
27 Comments
john foster
THIS CAR IS UP AND RUNNING ,, SAT 16 YEARS ,,, ENGINE WAS STARTED UP 3 WEEKS AGO AND IS RUNNING STRONG TRANNY IS SHIFTING LIKE IT WAS NEW ,,, CHANGED THE WHEELS AND TIRE’S PUT A NEW FUEL TANK UNDER IT ,, NEW LINE,S FOR BRAKES AND FUEL ,, AND JUST GOT DONE DOING DISC BRAKE CONVERSTION ON THE FRONT ,,, DOING PB AS SOON AS IT GETS HERE ,, THEN STARTING ON THE BODY ,,, A FEW HOLES TO FIX WITH MEDAL AND THE REST IS SURFACE RUST ,,, THE GOING TO PAINT IT HOTROD BLACK AND ADD A NEW WINDSHEILD AND THE CHROME ,,, SO PEOPLE THE PRICE WENT UP FOR ALL THE WORK BEING DONE ,,, GOING TO DRIVE IT TO PIKES PEAK COLORADO IN THE SECOND WEEK IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR
john foster
oh and it’s a 327 /350 trans //// sorry 68 camaro SS was in the way BUT THE 57 IS RUNNING AND DRIVING AFTER 4 WEEKS
Evan
That’s awesome. Real cool car!
Lara
What a great find! I was looking at a Bel Air a few weeks ago before I settled on my 1963 Chevy C-10 stepside.
Tommy
I think you should contact Danny from Counting Custom. He will make this thing great as it was back then.