1957 Chevrolet Overview

The 1957 Chevy is one of the most recognized and desired collector cars. That is especially true for the Bel Air Convertible, the Bel Air Sport Coupe, and the Nomad station wagon. These cars turn heads everywhere!

1957 Chevy: Models Dimensions Drivelines Colors Standard Equipment Optional Equipment Also see: Corvette

1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible

The 57 Chevy was locked in a tight race with Ford for top sales and production honors that year. In the end it seems that Chevy took the top honors for the calendar year and Ford got the top spot for the model year when it came to who built how many. Both of those numbers were over 1,500,000 cars, so the folks at both companies had a busy year.

Ok, on to the fun stuff.

These cars were the result of a stop gap effort to get the newest looking car possible into the showroom for 1957 to compete with all new cars from Ford and Plymouth.

What turned out to be the 1958 Chevy was supposed to be the 57, but when it became clear that it wasn't going to be ready in time a crash program restyled the 56 Chevy as much as quickly reasonable and the result is what we know as the 57 Chevy.

Most of these photos were taken at local Classic Car Shows, which is always a great way to spend a day.

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1957 Chevy Overview

Models and Body Styles

Bel Air Series
Convertible, 5 Passenger
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger
4 Door Sport Sedan, 6 Passenger
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Nomad Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
4 Door, 6 Passenger Townsman Wagon

210 Series
Sport Coupe 2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger
Sport Sedan 4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Delray 2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
Handyman 2 Door Handyman SW, 6 Pass.
4 Door Beauville SW, 9 Passenger
4 Door Townsman SW, 6 Passenger

150 Series
2 Door Utility Sedan, 3 Passenger
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger
2 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger
2 Door Sedan Delivery (w/liftgate)
2 Door Window Delivery (w/liftgate)

Corvette:
2 Door Roadster

Light Trucks
1957 Chevy Pickup Truck

Dimensions;

All car models except the Corvette rode on a 115 inch wheelbase and had an overall length of 200 inches.

The Corvette had a 102 inch wheelbase and an overall length of 168 inches.

Drivelines:

Engines:

Standard: (Except Corvette)
Blue Flame Six - Inline 6:
1: 235.5 c.i.d. i6, 1v, 140hp @ 4,200rpm
V8:
2: 265 c.i.d. v8, 2v, 162hp @ 4,400rpm
(with standard or overdrive transmissions)
3: 265 c.i.d. v8, 2v, 170hp @ 4,400rpm
(with Powerglide transmission)
Optional:
Turbo-Fire V8
4: 283 c.i.d., v8, 2v, 185hp @ 4,600rpm
Super Turbo-Fire V8:
(Note: Standard on the Corvette)
5: 283 c.i.d., v8, 4v, 220hp @ 4,800rpm
Corvette V8
(For Corvettes and standard Chevys)
6: 283 c.i.d., v8, 2-4v, 245hp @ 5,000rpm
7: 283 c.i.d., v8, FI, 250hp @ 5,000rpm
8: 283 c.i.d., v8, 2-4v, 270hp @ 6,000rpm
9: 283 c.i.d., v8, FI, 283hp @ 6,200rpm

Transmissions:

1: 3 speed manual
2: 3 speed manual with overdrive
3: Close ratio 3 speed manual
4: Powerglide
5: Turboglide
6: Corvette Powerglide

Exterior Colors:

Imperial Ivory
Inca Silver
Dusk Pearl
Tropical Turquois
Laurel Green
Larkspur Blue
Surf Green
Highland Green
Colonial Cream
Canyon Coral
Coronado Yellow
Onyx Black
India Ivory
Harbor Blue
Matador Red
Sierra Gold
Adobe Beige

Standard Equipment

Here is a list of some of the standard equipment that the 1957 Chevrolet was sold with. This is a partial list, there are no doubt other pieces of equipment that were standard at some point or another on one or more models of the 57 Chevy. These are just examples.

Bumpers, front & rear.
Bright metal headlight rims
Parking Lights
Dual Hood Ornaments
Dual Windshield Wipers
Horns
Keyed Front Door Locks
Hubcaps
Tail Lights and Brake Lights
Turn Signal Lights
Glove box lock
Ash Tray
Two Spoke Steering Wheel

Optional Equipment

Here are some of the equipment options available on various 1957 Chevrolets. It's probable that some of these were standard on some models and options on others, and that some were only available on certain models. There may well have been other options not listed here.

Air Conditioning
Auxiliary Seat
Backup Lights
Clock
Compass
Courtesy Lights
Door Edge Guard
Electric Wipers
Engine Compartment Light
Heater
Heavy Duty Battery
Heavy Duty Clutch
Heavy Duty Generator
Heavy Duty Rear Springs
License Plate Frame
Limited Slip Differential
Trunk Lights
Padded Dash
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Power Windows
Power Seat
Seat Belts
Shoulder Belts
Spare tire Continental Kit
Spot Light
Tinted Glass
Tissue Dispenser
Wheel Covers - Full
Wheel Trim Rings

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