134897 / 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

For more information on this vehicle visit http://tinyurl.com/oflrzk9 This exceptionally clean drop-top is a no-compromises build that combines great Bel Air design with marvelous craftsmanship and a hot Chevy small block. Officially revived via professional, frame-off restoration, the car was completely stripped and given a high quality shakedown that ensured every one of its rock-solid panels presents much better than factory originals. Once that collection of fenders and doors was mocked up, their ripple-free facades were blanketed in a smooth coat of Matador Red base and buried in durable clear. And today, this Chevy rolls as a fresh spin on a traditional look that combines the visual punch of a classic Ferrari with the visual class of a vintage Cadillac. While this car is certainly one handsome cruiser, we all know that looks aren't everything. Take a peek under its smooth, rolled hood and you'll be happy to find a 265 cubic inch Turbo Fire V8 that's been fully rebuilt and professionally detailed for show. Consistently chosen over Rochester's much-hyped Ramjet fuel injection as one of GM's ultimate hot rod options, this stout small block is widely regarded as the starting point of Chevrolet's amazing performance legacy. Two reliable Carter carburetors, which inhale through Corvette-style air cleaners, bolt to a revised and tweaked intake manifold that's seated in a familiar glow of Chevy Orange paint. At the sides of that intake, stamped and silver-detailed valve covers reflect fully restored exhaust manifolds that funnel spent gases into true-dual tail pipes. Behind that intake, a traditional points distributor shoots fire through pliable radio cables that are neatly loomed at the sides of the block. And in front of that intake, a tagged and decaled radiator circulates coolant through GM-branded hoses and authentic metal squeeze clamps. Behind that small block, a correct Saginaw 3-speed spins torque through a beefy driveshaft and fully rebuilt rear end. Holding that road-ready powertrain in place is a fresh, fully-sorted suspension which includes traditional control arms and correct leaf springs. Easy turns are provided by factory power steering. Short, confident stops come courtesy of correct drum brakes. At the center of the car, a 2.5 inch, true-dual exhaust system sends spent gases through deep sounding turbo mufflers. And putting the power to the pavement is a sweet set of 14-inch Matador Red steelies that spin old fashioned 205/75 Coker Classic whitewalls around ornate stainless center caps. Depress the button on this Chevy's bright chrome door handle and you'll find a gorgeous Red and Silver interior that's both classy and stylish. The rebuilt front and rear bench seats are all-day comfortable and feature supple, silver-detailed hides that fit well and feel great. In front of those seats, a curvaceous dash hangs an optional tissue box beside a modern Nakamichi CD player. And the driver spins a correct red steering wheel that's complete with a chrome horn ring and classic Bel Air centerpiece. From its sweet, dual-quad 265 to its amazing interior, every piece of this Bel Air shows as though it was the priority of the build. If you're in the market for a well-executed copy of America's most iconic automobile, call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information on this killer '57 Chevy!