The vehicle is mostly original, though the interior seats and side panels were redone in a period-correct style and pattern.
Chevrolet changed from an attractive, dependable family car, to a car desired not only by their existing customers, but by people who wanted more performance and style. The new 265-cubic-inch V8 engine that Chevy introduced was a big hit, but they also retained the dependable 235-ci straight-six-cylinder engine.
Back in 1955-57, Chevrolet offered a great new body style that was used for almost every car they produced. There were three different levels, or series, called 150, 210 and Bel Air. The only differences among the series are the trim and features. The Bel Air was the fanciest, and the model was advertised making as the one most people would want if they could afford it.A 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-door sedan owned by Shannon Smith of Danville.
Smith paid $1,900 . “It was tucked away in a garage,” he said, “it was in all original condition. My father was alive at the time, and I brought him down to look at it, and he said, ‘buy it,’ and I did.” “When I first owned the car, I noticed that the gas gauge was getting lower and lower. I’m trying to find the gas tank in the back. I made an anonymous phone call to Fitzpatrick Chevrolet explaining I didn’t know how to fuel this ’57 Chevrolet. Laughing, they tell me it’s hidden behind a chrome piece in the left rear fender.”
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