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- The London Classic Car Show Sale 2021
- 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door Sport Sedan
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door Sport Sedan
Lot Number: 364
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door Sport Sedan
Next to the inevitable Mustang, the '57 Bel Air is the most sought-after US classic car in the world.
- Sold for: £19,092
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 26th June, 2021 at 12.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Tropical Turquoise -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
VSU 548 -
ODOMETER READING
51299 Miles
SUMMARY
Next to the inevitable Mustang, the '57 Bel Air is the most sought-after US classic car in the world.
DESCRIPTION
- New for '56/7 was the Bel Air, 4-door, 'Sport Sedan', a pillarless hardtop that looked great with all the windows rolled down
- This LHD example was imported into the UK in 1989 and first registered on 15/11/1989
- With our vendor for over 10 years and carefully maintained and upgraded
- Finished in Tropical Turquoise and India Ivory, a colour scheme that's edging on the iconic
- Fabulous matching interior with recently re-covered seats, door panels, roof lining
- Modern seat belts with three-point harnesses in the rear
- Powered by a small-block, 4.3-litre V8 topped with a chrome Edelbrock filter
- A Turquoise 'Fifty-Seven' in this condition would be welcome anywhere from "Happy Days" parties to Society Weddings. Knocking on the door of 'Super Cool'
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 364
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- BEL AIR
- Registration Number
- VSU 548
- Chassis Number
- 71039652071
- Engine Number
- 71039652071
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Tropical Turquoise
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
85 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Good
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
3 Stars
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Reliable. Starts and runs well
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Small transmission fluid leak
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Just had front end rebuild kit on it, needs tracking setting
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Radio and clock not working
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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