Description

LS2-Powered 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible – Street Rod Garage Build, Red Over Red Leather, Loaded Custom Street Rod

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is a show-stopping restomod that combines iconic mid-century styling with modern performance and comfort. Refurbished and extensively modified around 2022, this example now sits on a custom chassis from Street Rod Garage and is powered by a fuel-injected 6.0-liter LS2 V8 paired with a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission and a 9-inch rear end.

Finished in a deep two-stage red paint over a Pro Auto Interiors red leather cabin, this convertible blends sleek design with contemporary upgrades including coilover suspension, Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, 19” Intro wheels, air conditioning, and a Kenwood touchscreen media system. Approximately 4,000 miles have been added since completion, with about 1,000 miles under current ownership.

Combining timeless looks with performance and comfort well beyond stock, this one-of-a-kind Bel Air is ready for cruising, showing, or turning heads anywhere it goes.

Key Information

• Model: Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

• Year: 1957

• Drivetrain: RWD

• Mileage: 4,000 miles since build (TMU)

• Engine: 6.0L LS2 V8 with FAST Big Mouth throttle body

• Transmission: 4L60E 4-speed automatic

• Chassis: Custom Street Rod Garage

• Suspension: Adjustable Coilover

• Brakes: Wilwood 4-wheel disc w/ drilled & slotted rotors

• Exterior Color: Red (two-stage paint)

• Interior: Red leather – four bucket seats

• Top: Black soft convertible

• Wheels: 19″ Intro split-spoke wheels

• Extras: A/C, Kenwood touchscreen, Classic Instruments gauges, MagnaFlow exhaust, Continental kit

Exterior – Two-Stage Red Finish, Continental Kit, Custom Trim

The body was fully refinished in a two-stage Red finish as part of the frame-off refurbishment. The classic lines remain unmistakable, but with subtle enhancements and fresh presentation:

• Smooth, mirror-gloss red paint

• Bright chrome and polished stainless-steel trim

• Iconic twin wind splits, hooded headlights

• Fuel filler cleverly concealed above the left taillight

• Factory-style Fuel Injection badging

• Custom Continental kit at the rear

• Black soft convertible top in excellent condition

• Updated hood hinges (replaced in 2024)

Every detail has been restored or upgraded with show-level execution.

Wheels, Tires & Brakes – Stance and Stopping Power

This Bel Air sits aggressively on 19″ Intro split-spoke alloy wheels, giving it a modern edge while maintaining period charm.

• Wrapped in Landsail LS588 UHP tires

• Wilwood disc brakes at all four corners

• Drilled and slotted rotors

• Adjustable coilover suspension offers superior ride quality and handling

• Rack-and-pinion steering for modern responsiveness

The stance is sharp, and the ride quality is leagues beyond stock 1950s technology.

Interior – Custom Red Leather, Touchscreen Audio, Air Conditioning

Inside, the cabin has been completely transformed by Pro Auto Interiors, reupholstered in rich red leather and built for both comfort and visual impact:

• Four custom bucket seats with a full-length center console

• Matching red leather custom door panels and dash accents

• Lokar floor shifter

• Kenwood touchscreen receiver hidden in a tastefully integrated mount

• Modern air conditioning system

• Power front seat adjustment

• Custom switch panel discreetly hidden behind the glovebox door

• Billet aluminum steering column stalks, tilt column

• Vintage-style aftermarket steering wheel

• White-dial Classic Instruments gauges in factory-style layout

The cabin is built for long-haul comfort and modern usability, yet remains entirely consistent with the Bel Air’s period feel.

Powertrain – LS2 Performance, Custom Exhaust, 9-Inch Rear End

Under the hood is a 6.0-liter LS2 V8, delivering serious performance with subtle visual flair:

• FAST Big Mouth throttle body

• Ceramic-coated shorty headers

• Body-color fuel rail covers

• Aluminum radiator with dual electric fans for optimal cooling

• 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission

• Power routed to a 9” Ford rear axle

• Custom resonator and MagnaFlow bullet mufflers for a throaty but refined sound

The engine bay is extremely tidy, with clean routing and color-matched details for show-quality presentation.

Underside & Chassis – Street Rod Garage Foundation

Built on a modern Street Rod Garage custom chassis, the Bel Air benefits from cutting-edge geometry and durability:

• Full boxed steel construction

• Coilover suspension front and rear

• Modern drivetrain and suspension geometry

• Crisp and clean undercarriage finish

This chassis allows the Bel Air to drive, handle, and stop more like a modern muscle car than a vintage cruiser.

Summary

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible restomod is a no-expense-spared build with the perfect balance of vintage style and modern performance. With its LS2 power, coilover chassis, Wilwood brakes, and Kenwood tech, it’s a cruiser that looks like a 50s icon but drives like a 21st-century street rod.

Whether you’re looking to add a crown jewel to your collection or turn heads at every stoplight and car show, this Bel Air delivers high-impact looks with real-world drivability. Tastefully upgraded, professionally executed, and thoroughly sorted—this is a custom classic done right.

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