The seller says that he restored this 1957 Chevrolet Sport Coupe in 2010-’11, and it’s “very close to show quality.” He adds, “ the owner, I have put sweat, time, pride, and over $30,000 into it, and I am proud of the work. It’s a passion. I would like to see someone with the same passion buy this .”
- The seller believes that the vehicle’s mileage reading is accurate.
- He notes that a 283-cu.in. OHV V8 is installed and does not claim it’s original to the car.
- It features a y four-barrel carburetor and a chromed air cleaner and rocker covers.
- Dual exhausts with aftermarket mufflers have been added.
- The transmission was swapped for a three-speed Hydra- c 350 automatic.
- In 2010-’11, minor rust repairs were made, and the passenger’s-side door skin was replaced.
- “The original red-primer-covered floor pans and body mounts remain,” he says.
- secoat/clearcoat paint, in the original code-805 Sierra d, was applied by the owner.
- All of the stainless-steel trim has been straightened and polished, he says.
- The exterior chromed parts are said to have been replaced with NOS items.
- He reports that the body panels are “laser straight,” and the deluxe brightwork is “perfect.”
- This car left the assembly line with code-674 black and copper cloth with beige vinyl interior.
- A new, original-style interior has replaced it.
- The dashboard was refurbished to “as new” condition, and the carpet was replaced.
- This has manual steering and manual drum brakes, and was ordered with no heater.
- Steel wheels with full covers ride on n Classic 14-inch wide-whitewall tires.
- Additional Sierra d two-stage paint goes with the car.
- The clock is not working.
- 1957 Chevrolet s have always been highly-popular with automotive enthusiasts.
- The body, paint, trim, and interior work present very well.
- Its small-block V8 features induction and exhaust upgrades for more power.
- The transmission swap added an extra gear over the stock two-speed automatic.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Ohio title in his name. This 1957 Chevrolet Sport Coupe appears ready to cruise with a new owner behind the wheel.