1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop
Not sold on Bring a Trailer · 1957 Chevrolet Tri-5 Bel Air · 496 miles · Bellefonte, PA

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is a two-door hardtop that was refurbished and modified prior to the seller’s 2026 acquisition. Its replacement 283ci V8 has been bored over and fitted with a revised camshaft and lifters as well as dual Carter four-barrel carburetors. Shifting is through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission that is engaged via a TCI shifter. Other work included refinishing the body in red and retrimming the red and white interior. The car rides on five-spoke wheels and has front disc brakes, a side-exit exhaust system, traction bars, and aftermarket instrumentation. This Bel Air is now offered with a Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name. The car was refinished in red as part of the work under prior ownership, and the seller states that body panels were also replaced at that time. Details include twin wind splits, hooded headlights, and chrome bumpers and trim. Five-spoke wheels are fitted over front disc and rear drum brakes. Traction bars are fitted, and the side-exit dual exhaust system terminates ahead of the rear wheels. White and red vinyl upholstery covers the bench seats, red carpets line the floors, and a replacement headliner is installed. A TCI shifter is installed. The two-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and sits ahead of aftermarket gauges, including a Stewart Warner 160-mph speedometer. A tachometer is mounted atop the dashboard, which also houses auxiliary readouts. The five-digit odometer shows 496 miles. The seller reports that the 283ci V8 was installed in 2025 and bored .060″ over. It was assembled with stainless-steel valves, a solid camshaft, dual Carter four-barrel carburetors, and Corvette-style valve covers. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. The current Pennsylvania title carries an “Antique Vehicle” brand.
Specification
| Platform | Bring a Trailer |
|---|---|
| Year | 1957 |
| Make / model | Chevrolet Tri-5 Bel Air |
| Miles | 496 |
| Color | Red |
| VIN | •••••243258 Full VIN is on the platform listing |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Engine | Overbored 283ci V8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Body style | Coupe |
| Exterior | Red |
| Interior | Red and White |
| Title status | unknown |
| Seller | Private Party |
| Listing started | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Last checked | 9/27/2026, 10:50:28 PM |
From the listing
Chassis: VC57B243258, 496 Miles Shown on Replacement Odometer, Overbored 283ci V8, Dual Carter Four-Barrel Carburetors, Revised Camshaft, Four-Speed Automatic Transmission, TCI Shifter, Red Paint, Red & White Vinyl Upholstery, 15" Five-Spoke Wheels, Front Disc Brakes, Side-Exit Exhaust
Replacement 283ci V8 bored .060" over, Solid camshaft (revised camshaft and lifters), Dual Carter four-barrel carburetors, Corvette-style valve covers, TCI shifter, Aftermarket instrumentation (including Stewart Warner 160-mph speedometer, tachometer, and auxiliary readouts), Front disc brakes, Side-exit dual exhaust system, Traction bars, Body refinished in red, Red and white interior retrim, Replacement headliner, Body panels replaced (per seller)
2025: 283ci V8 installed
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