Show stopping Matador Red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible. Extensive frame-off restored prior to 2016 in Matador Red from top to the restored bottom with only 420 miles since completion. This stunning restoration was a labor of love for the restorer who was featured in a classic car publication with an article titled 'Built From Scratch'. Every piece of this car was taken apart before the restoration started and nothing was put back on the car unless it was show caliber. The body was .....
taken completely off of the frame and a rotisserie restoration was started with a bare metal body that was blasted, smoothed and professionally painted in high quality Matador Red, base coat/ clear coat and then wet sanded to a mirror finish from the undercarriage to the top of the body. When the frame was remounted to the body, suspension, springs, gas tank, new exhaust and brakes were added. The engine compartment looks better than new with a smoothed and painted to match engine compartment. The rebuilt 283 Power Pack engine was painted and installed, along with a rebuilt Power Glide transmission and rear end. The engine compartment looks factory correct with Power Pack heads, painted to match Chevrolet valve covers, Power Pack 4 barrel carburetor and topped off black oil bath air cleaner. Nicely optioned with power steering and rebuilt power drum brakes. Every piece of chrome was new or show quality OEM, including, bumpers, grill, hood chrome, Chevrolet side trim, hood ornaments, emblems, fin trim, bullets, head light and tail light bezels and lenses. The glass was all replaced with new glass including windshield and side glass, windshield trim, side glass trim and rubber gaskets at the way around. The builder did not like any of the the 1957 interior colors and chose to have nostalgic two tone Matador Red and Ivory, because he did not like the beige. The interior is immaculate and was fit with new seat covers, buns and springs, carpet and door panels. The dash was painted to match, and a new dash, instrument cluster bezel and gauges were installed, including the new odometer that reads 420 break in miles at this time. No expenses were spared on the heavy duty canvas power top that looks great in beige. The Nostalgic masterpiece is rolling on a set of Coker wide whites, steel wheels and Chevrolet spinner wheel covers for the Iconic Tri- Five curb appeal. EXTERIOR: Extensive Frame Off restored 'Built From Scratch' Painted in Matador Red, base coat, clear coat from top to bottom Quality chrome all the way around New stainless side trim and emblems Heavy duty canvas power convertible top New chrome bumpers front and back New rubber gaskets all the way around New Wide whites, steel wheels and new Chevrolet wheel coversINTERIOR: Matador Red and Ivory custom interior Repainted to match Matador Red dash New dash bezel and knobs New gauges and instrumentation Odometer reads 420 break in miles Newly repainted steering wheel and new horn ring New Chevrolet Classic Sound stereo MECHANICS: Show quality engine compartment painted Matador red Rebuilt Power Pack 283ci V8 engine Power Pack heads and a 4 Barrel carburetor Rebuilt Power Glide Automatic transmission Newly rebuilt power drum brakes Power steering Chevrolet valve covers and black oil bath air clearer New radiator UNDERCARRIAGE: Extensive frame off restored undercarriage Beautiful, painted to match Matador Red undercarriage Blasted, prepped and painted frame with new body mounts New stainless dual exhaust New springs suspension New brakes and brake lines New gas tank American Dream MachinesAt American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.