1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop

A beautifully customized 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop finished in Edelbrock Red with a custom leather interior. This Tri-Five Chevrolet combines classic styling with extensive body modifications, upgraded suspension, overdrive automatic transmission, and a strong street-performance V8, while remaining built for real road use. The description states it has 14,400 miles.

Power comes from a 383 stroker V8 producing 408 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission. It is also equipped with air conditioning, power steering, and 4-wheel disc brakes, making it a strong blend of muscle, comfort, and drivability.

The exterior features a polished Edelbrock Red finish, ghost flames, a custom grille treatment, LED lighting upgrades, and a set of one-off custom wheels with staggered performance tires. Inside, the car is fitted with real leather seating, VDO gauges, power windows, a tilt column, and an upgraded stereo system.

Highlights

• Edelbrock Red exterior
• Custom leather interior
• 383 stroker V8
• 408 horsepower
• 450 lb-ft of torque
• 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission
• Air conditioning
• Power steering
• 4-wheel disc brakes
• 9-inch rear end
• Power windows
• Tilt column
• VDO gauges
• One-off custom wheels
• LED headlights

Exterior

• Finished in Edelbrock Red
• Polished glossy finish
• Ghost flames
• Extensive body modifications for a cleaner custom look
• Chopped top
• Smoothed fender and hood details
• Recessed marker lights
• Downsized lower bumpers
• Custom honeycomb grille with floating stainless bar
• LED headlights
• Replaced glass and weatherstripping
• One-off custom wheels with staggered tire setup

Interior

• Custom leather interior
• Custom door panels
• Refabricated dash
• VDO gauges
• Vintage Air controls
• Sony stereo system
• CD changer and upgraded speakers
• Power windows
• Polished tilt column
• Custom steering wheel
• Custom-cut carpet and mats

Mechanics

• 383 stroker V8
• Rated at 408 horsepower
• Rated at 450 lb-ft of torque
• Fuel injection
• MSD ignition
• Custom headers
• Heavy-duty radiator
• Electric fan
• Air conditioning
• Power steering
• Wilwood master cylinder
• 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission

Trunk

• Painted trunk lid and jamb
• Sound-deadened and boxed trunk area
• Carpeted finish

Undercarriage

• Body-off restoration with upgraded chassis components
• Reworked frame for wider tires and lower stance
• Upgraded front suspension
• Lowered rear suspension
• Custom 3-inch exhaust with X-pipe
• 4-wheel drilled and slotted disc brakes
• Stainless fuel tank
• 9-inch rear end
• 3.50 gears
• Clean, detailed underside

Car Summary

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop blends iconic Tri-Five styling with serious custom craftsmanship and upgraded street performance. Finished in Edelbrock Red over a custom leather interior, it features a 383 stroker V8, 700R4 overdrive automatic, air conditioning, power steering, and 4-wheel disc brakes. With its extensive body modifications, detailed engine bay, upgraded chassis, and custom interior, this Bel Air delivers strong visual impact with modern drivability.