1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, V-8 4d Ht

BEL AIR — SERIES 2400 C — Extra richness characterized the Bel Air line in all regards. Side trim was arranged as on Two-Tens, except the area between the molding ‘branches’ was filled with a silver anodized aluminum beauty panel. Three gold chevrons marked the forward side of each front fender. Also done in gold were such things as the grille insert, V-8 ornaments (when used) and Bel Air beauty panel script. Rocker sills, roof and window outlines and the entire edge of the fins were all trimmed with bright metal moldings. There were also traditional Chevrolet/Bel Air crests on the rear fenders, near the golden script. Distinctive two-tone interiors were another highlight. The Nomad station wagon had carryover features with new 1957 styling.

Vehicle Features

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
2403	1019D	4-dr Sed-6P	2290/2390	3281/3272	254,331
2413	1039D	4-dr HT Spt Sed-6P	2364/2464	3336/3304	137,672
2402	1011D	2-dr Sed-6P	2238/2338	3237/3228	62,751
2454	1037D	2-dr HT Spt Cpe-6P	2299/2399	3283/3274	166,426
2434	1067D	2-dr Conv-5P	2511/2611	3414/3405	47,562
2409	1062DFC	4-dr Sta Wag-6P	2580/2680	3465/3456	27,375
2429	1064DF	2-dr Nomad-6P	2757/2857	3470/3461	6,103

Engine

V-8: Overhead valve. Cast iron block. Displacement: 265 cid. Bore and stroke: 3-3/4 × 3 inches. Compression ratio: 8.0:1. Brake horsepower: (standard transmission or ‘Touch-down’ overdrive) 162 at 4400 rpm; (Powerglide) 170 at 4400 rpm. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetor: (Powerglide) Carter two-barrel Model 2286S; Rochester two-barrel Model 7009910; (standard shift) Rochester two-barrel Model 7009909. (Note: This ‘Turbo-Fire 265’ was available as the base V-8 powerplant for 1957 Chevrolets with synchromesh or overdrive transmissions.) Other engines are listed under Powertrain Options below.

Chassis

4d HT

Convenience Options

Power brakes ($38). Power steering ($70). Overdrive ($108). Powerglide ($188).Turboglide ($231). Accelerator cover. Oil bath air cleaner. Air conditioner (V-8 only). Armrests for One-Fifty. Autronic Eye. Back-up lights. Chrome sill moldings. Park brake signal lamp. Power seat (except One-Fifty). Lighted cigarette lighter. Electric clock (except Bel Air). Eleven inch diameter heavy-duty clutch. Optional colors (paint or convertible top). Compass. Courtesy lights. Custom Color interior. Door edge guards. Door handle shields. Exhaust extension. Fender guards. Fender top moldings. Floor mats. Locking gas cap. Heavy-duty generators. Deluxe heater and defroster. Recirculating heater and defroster. Tinted glass. Glovebox lamp as option. Six-cylinder governor. Vibrator horn. License frames. Power convertible top. Vanity mirror. Oil filter. Chrome grille guard. Insect screen. Radio antennas. Radios (manual, push-button or signal-seeking). Rear speaker. Rain deflectors. Rearview mirrors (three-types). Seat covers. Ventilated seat pad. Electric shaver. Spotlights. Heavy-duty springs. Right-hand sun visor for One-Fifty. Whitewall and oversize tires. Tissue dispenser. Tool kit. Traffic light viewer. Trunk light. Underhood light. Continental wheel carrier. Wheel covers. Wire wheel covers. Power windows (except One-Fifty). Plastic windshield glare shield. Outside sun visor. Windshield washers (automatic or foot operated). De-icing wiper blades. Dual electric wipers. Wiring junction block. The fuel-injection V-8 was priced $484 over the base price of a six. Safety seat belts and shoulder harnesses were new options this season.

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