1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

VEHICLE SUMMARY Genuine VC-Code V8 Convertible: Authentic 1957 Bel Air V8 Convertible preserved in a private North Carolina collection for over 30 years. Rare Factory Coronado Yellow (Paint Code 803): High-tier, six-figure quality restoration in its ultra-desirable factory color over a yellow and silver vinyl interior (Trim 682). 283ci Dual-Quad V8 & 3-Speed Manual: Period-correct 283ci V8 equipped with dual 4-barrel carburetors paired with a 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission. Iconic Tri-Five Accessories: Fitted with a rear continental kit, rear fender skirts, and classic steel wheels with chrome hubcaps. Stored Time Capsule: Under 300 total miles logged since the restoration was finalized. CONDITION & KNOWN QUIRKS (READ BEFORE BUYING) Mechanical Re-Commissioning Needed: Vehicle fires up and drives, but runs rough and requires final carburetor tuning and fluid service to be road-ready after long-term static display (carbs recently rebuilt). Convertible Top & Window Alignment: Convertible top operates manually. Door glass tracking needs adjustment, and the passenger rear quarter window frame is split. Electrical Quirks: Wipers, heater blower motor, and temp gauge are non-functional. Reverse lights stay illuminated continuously with the ignition on. Radio outputs static. Tires: Tires are older and require replacement prior to highway driving. Rare Rides Company Phone: 980-306-8100 | Email: info@rarerides.com No tax, tag, or title fees collected. Title Status: CLEAN (NC) DOES IT WORK? Air Conditioning N/A Heater NO - blower inop. Speedometer YES Odometer YES Oil PSI Gauge/Light YES Temperature Gauge/Light NO Fuel Gauge YES Tachometer N/A Wipers NO Windows YES Horn YES Radio YES (static) Headlights YES Tail Lights YES Brake Lights YES Reverse Lights YES - constant on Turn Signals YES Emergency Brake YES 4x4/AWD N/A Tire Condition: Older, need replaced Keys Ignition YES, Door YES, Trunk YES Seatbelts Front: N/A Rear: N/A Runs & Drives YES

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AM Radio, Heater, Power Antenna, Power Convertible Top, Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors, Dual Exhaust, Continental Kit, Fender Skirts, Whitewall Tires