57 Belair 2 Door Paint Colors
For Chevrolet Bel Air fans, 1955 through ‘57 models tend to get the aggregate of attention. However, it’s the ‘54 that’s appropriate to Ken Menard of East Arlington.
“[The] ‘53, ‘54 is affectionate of added obscure,” said Menard, abacus that’s allotment of it’s charm.
SLIDESHOW: Added photos of Menard's Bel Air and the January Sunshine State Chevelles Cruise-in
“I affectionate of fell in adulation with it back I was a kid. My earlier sister had one back I was about 13 and it’s consistently been my admired car,” said Menard at aftermost Saturday’s Sunshine State Chevelles Merrill Road cruise-in.
Menard begin his 1954 Bel Air 2 Door Sedan on eBay in 2010 in abundant condition, because it’s age. It’s got a rebuilt agent and transmission, new acrylic and interior, but that’s about it. For the best part, it’s unrestored, with aloof 46,000 miles.
The Polo Green blush you see in the photos is a ‘90s General Motors blush that bent Menard’s eye. The Bel Air is still powered by its aboriginal 235-cubic-inch Blue Flame 125 V-6 and analogous Powerglide automated transmission.
“‘55 was the big jump; they got modern. They got a V-8 in it and that’s what everybody likes,” said Menard of the second-generation Bel Air.
The first-generation Bel Air was alien in 1950. For 1954, ability brakes, a ability bench positioner and ability advanced windows became available. In accession to the ability brakes, Menard’s Bel Air additionally has the dealer-installed air breeze heater, undercoat and whitewall period-correct tires.
His Bel Air still has the aboriginal balance from Alva Chevrolet in Philadelphia and the canceled analysis for $2,566 that was acclimated to pay for his now-classic ride.
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