Used 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad There were 6,103 Nomads produced in 1957. This was the first year for the iconic 283 cubic inch engine.Special features unique to the 1957 Nomad are the quarter panel crown moldings, quarter panel aluminum inserts, tear drop shaped rear wheel well openings. The 1957 Nomad, like the 1956 model, also has a hidden fuel/gas tank fill. This time Chevrolet hid it above the left tail light in the stainless steel molding. Chevy Nomad Club.org  For consignment, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad showing 29 miles, but the true miles are unknown. If you've browsed the mall inventory before, you know we're no strangers to Tri-Fives, but Nomads are rare and desirable visitors here and they don't last long. This one's engine and transmission were recently rebuilt. Exterior Look at that profile! The fin and wedge are iconic of course, but the floating roofline over the unfettered greenhouse of glass in back is simply a game changer. If Batman had a family, this is the car for him with its elongated and exaggerated panels and proportions, here in single stage Onyx Black paint with the trimmings of '57 Bel Air including the latticed tailgate and double jet hood ornaments poised like a drawn archery arrow.  Dagmar bumpers and big chrome adorn the front and 15-inch American Racing Salt Flat wheels look the part, wrapped in slightly staggered size tires. Triple cabochon markers cling to the front fender, our mid line spear is accompanied by a pinstripe on each side, and the roofline is ruled by character lines from side to side.  Imperfections are present and include chips, cracking, scratches and scuffs on the roof, other chips throughout including on edges, peeling plate on the bumper, bubbling and rough surface in the paint as well as crazing throughout.  Interior Pebble print and silver vinyl dress the door panels with the print showing a touch of exposure discoloration, but both doors are fully intact and retain their metallic switchgear for the factory power windows and hardware. The split bench is factory power operated and along with the rear bench, share the materials and are in overall good condition, featuring accenting button tufts and an overall uniform presentation. A silver steering wheel wears a chrome horn ring and fronts the simple instrument cluster with protruding gauge housing and mesh style mid panel. There's a Stewart Warner tachometer to the side of the column and a Wonder Bar AM radio in the center of the dash, and the glossy black dash top is a curvaceous feast for the eyes. Black loop carpet covers the floor including in the way back area, where a wood paneled tailgate shows some delamination in an otherwise clean environment. Chrome roof bows dress up the gray headliner above which presents in great shape.   Drivetrain A date correct 283ci is under the hood looking mostly original with the exception of an aluminum radiator. It's rated at 185 horsepower and is fueled via a 4-barrel carburetor. Setting the car into motion is a Powerglide 2-speed automatic which sends power to 3.55 gears in back. The wagon has factory power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning and runs on a 12 volt system.  Undercarriage Clean driver conditions prevail underneath where we find dual exhaust through stock style mufflers after a connective H-pipe terminating at a pair of steel pipes at the rear corners. Power drum brakes are employed on all four wheels, and suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear.   Drive-Ability We take the coolest family cruiser onto the test loop where sun streams in from all angles creating a bright interior as the 283 glides the car into action. There's adequate power on tap here and great visibility. We note the heater blower, radio, and odometer are not working. We also note the car pulls to the right. All other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the