The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is among the most recognizable American automobiles of all time, an icon of its age. In the final year of the model’s third generation, it offered an intoxicating blend of style, performance and features with its freshly designed front end and tastefully executed tailfins. Importantly, 1957 also saw the debut of what would become another American icon, the Rochester Ramjet fuel-injection system. A constant-flow design, the Rochester unit metered fuel to all cylinders simultaneously from a central “spider” of injection lines. An enormously expensive option at $500, the new “Fuelie” system helped push General Motor’s modest small-block V8 to a potent one unit of horsepower for every cubic-inch of displacement. Designed primarily for the Chevrolet Corvette, the advanced fuel-injection system eventually made its way into Chevrolet’s regular production line as well.
The incredible 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air ‘Fuel-Injected’ Convertible featured here is finished in stunning Onyx Black over a Red and Silver interior with a Black power-folding convertible top. This Bel Air was clearly ordered by someone with good taste, pairing style, comfort, and performance in one exceptional machine. This investment-grade Bel Air convertible was subject to a show-quality restoration with a complete engine rebuild by a marque specialist. Accompanying this spectacular 1957 Bel Air are notes from the previous owner listing all the original stampings as well as previous ownership details. We are proud to offer what we believe to be one of the very best fuel-injected 1957 Bel Air Convertibles on the market to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who desires to own one of the very best at an investment price!