1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Getting on for 70 years, the Chevrolet Bel Air remains one of the most remarkable executions of pure automotive design. This level of style arguably reaches its peak with the second generation from 1955–1957. In 1957 over 47,500 buyers put their names down for a Bel Air convertible with a price tag of more than $2,600. That year the Bel Air was 1.5 inches lower than previous models due to smaller 14-inch wheels, though the wheelbase remained the same at 115 inches. While cleverly using essentially the same car underneath as ’55 and ’56 models, styling was ever more radical. Bel Air models received a trendy gold anodized grille and “Bel Air” body side script. Hoods were decorated with wind split ornaments in place of a traditional single ornament and “Dagmar” bumper guards.