1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop Barn Find Complete on 2040-cars
Williams, Iowa, United States
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Up for grabs is my 1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 door hardtop. These cars are some of the most sought after automobiles by about every type of auto enthusiast from hot rodders to high end collectors these cars have been the holy grail of hot rods from the start. And unlike a lot of the cars the 57 Bel Air 2 door Hardtops not only hold their value they continue to rise. Here is your chance to get in on the action. My father in Law gave me this car about 10 years ago for my birthday. It had been parked since 1981 in my father in laws barn and needed work then, so when i had recieved it of course it was in need of full restoration. But I didn't care because it was a 57 Bel Air 2 door Hardtop. I figured that after I completed my existing project at the time (which happens to still be my existing project) myself or at least my son would get it done someday. The longer it sits the worse its gonna get so i figured i would give someone else the chance at restoring it the way it should be before theres nothing left to restore. So as the story goes as with time i am listing it here today. I really dont know anything about the car other than it is all original minus the trunk lid (was hit by a flying truck tire) and was replaced. Also the Carb, intake and valve covers are from a Corvette. The only piece missing is the front seat, a friends friend was restoring one and needed it, i knew mine would probably never get used even if i did restore the car so I let it go, at a hefty price of coarse. I tried to get the best pics I could to explain the condition, but here are the basics. The floors are pretty much non existant not completely but the majority. Rocker panels are gone. Rust behind the front wheels, pot metal chrome has pitting, body panels straight with exception of rust. The motor does not run currently, i am assuming the rings are stuck have not tried to spray anything in the plug holes or anything just because again i would not have used the same engine I think a guy could probably get it goin with a little effort because it did run when he parked it just smoking bad. The trunk seems to be fairly solid but I have not looked because the factory mat is still intact and didn't want to ruin it taking it out. Headliner is in good shape would clean up nice I think, the back seat is in good shape just filthy some good strong soap would do wonders. Under the hood looks complete as mentioned was driving it before it was parked. I guess for lack of knowledge of the car just ask me any questions and I will get the answers for you between my father in law and myself we will get answers back to you. Also if there are some specific photos you want let me know and I'll do my best to get them. My reserve is significantly less than my buy it now price. Good luck to all
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