The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the more popular vehicles in American auto history. The Bel Air had three different series: the "150," the "210" and the upscale Bel Air series. The Bel Air line features a two-door station wagon named the "Nomad." The "Morocco" was also a limited full-size vehicle. The Bel Air was predominantly a sedan that served as a sporty vehicle for individuals or families.
The Bel Air's engine was a small-block 283-cubic-foot V-8. The engine could be optionally upgraded to 283 horsepower with a super turbo-fire 283. The standard engine was 4.3 liters with two valves per cylinder, for 16 cylinders.
The Bel Air featured a golden grille with chrome bar that included parking lights. Rear fins were topped with chrome moldings. The fins were highlighted with aluminum side-trim panels. The fuel cap was hidden in the left rear chrome of the fin trim. This feature was meant to keep the exterior smooth and linear.
The Bel Air line includes a four-door sedan, four-door hardtop sports sedan, two-door hardtop coupe and two-door convertible. The four-door station wagon and two-door hardtop Nomad station wagon were also available on a smaller production scale. These models came with either a six-cylinder or eight-cylinder engine.
In 1957, prices for the vehicle were: two-door sedan, $2,200 to $2,300 range; four-door hardtop sport sedan, $2,364, two-door convertible, $2,511; four-door station wagon, $2,580 and the two-door Nomad station wagon, $2,757.
