The 1957 Chevrolet is an American icon and one of the most popular cars to ever come down an assembly line. When one thinks of Americana, this is the car that comes to mind. Even people not remotely interested in cars other than to get them from place to place can identify with a 1957 Chevy. They know somebody who had one, or they've seen them at car shows, rotting in fields or a low-mileage original sitting in Grandpa's garage. That's because more than 1.5 million were built, in 19 bodystyles and 460 model/color combinations.
There is no denying this design is one of the most appealing in history. The ‘57 is no rehash of the 1956 model, but a full face-lift that gave America a dynamic-looking car restyled for the coming jet age. And as with most cars from the ‘50s, there was a plethora of options available and more than 60 dealer-installed options, from an electric antenna to a foot-operated windshield washer. Some of the factory optional equipment included air conditioning and Rochester fuel injection. These first-year fuel-injected cars are certainly rare and quite valuable today, even if the system can be troublesome.
Our ‘57 Chevy is the 150 4-door variety and with front and rear three-point seat belts it’s great for a family with a couple children or two couples sharing expenses. It is also equipped with a trailer hitch that will accommodate a ramp for wheelchair accessibility.