The thing about icons is that with massive popularity also comes fatigue. Every once in a while, though, an example like this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe up for bids on Hemmings Auctions comes along to remind you how an icon got to be big in the first place. The proportions, the Tropical Turquoise body paint, the whitewall tires... it all helps frame the Bel Air's enduring style and excellent proportions. And under the hood it's not an LS swap, but a good old-fashioned 283 V-8 (upgraded with electronic ignition). From the auction listing:
During a model year that saw the American auto industry produce a plethora of impressive cars, Chevrolet’s two-door hardtop Bel Air Sport Coupe stood out. Some 65 years later, the ’57 Bel Air hardtop is still admired worldwide by collectors and non-collectors alike, making it a true icon.
This Tropical Turquoise and India Ivory 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe hardtop is described by the selling dealer as “total eye candy.” Rather than having been modified as so many Tri-Five Chevys have been over the years, this example has been restored largely with authenticity in mind, still featuring a 283-cu.in. V-8 with a Powerglide transmission sending power to the rear axle.
The selling dealer, MS Classic Cars, shares that the car has been extensively gone through and meticulously detailed prior to its listing here. The dealer has attached a receipt for the extensive parts and services provided for this Bel Air in preparation for the sale, which included maintenance and refurbishment of the following systems: power steering, power brakes, ignition, cooling, suspension, electrical, fuel (including a new carburetor), and more.
Check out video footage and more than 170 photos in the auction listing, and find more Chevrolets for sale on Hemmings.com.
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Releasing 1,000 horses out of the stable was made possible by the addition of two 58-millimeter water-cooled turbochargers, but before the turbos were tacked on, the V8 engine received some upgrades of its own. An ARP high-strength head, a forged steel crankshaft, forged H-beam rods, forged aluminum pistons, and a proprietary camshaft strengthen the internals, while a custom intake manifold, CNC ported high-flow cylinder heads, an upgraded fuel system, and a custom tune further opens up the L2 to all the added power. SVE couldn’t stop there: The Corvette’s eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox was also upgraded to withstand the extra power and blast it to the rear wheels.
SVE tops off the upgraded powertrain with custom valve covers. In the rear, distinctive exhaust tips are added and are available in silver or black. Yenko-badged brake calipers can be had in select colors, with the standard option being red. Three different designs of staggered 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are also available in various finishes. Inside of the new Yenko Corvette are embroidered logos on the headrests and floormats, characteristic of the company’s other Yenko offerings.
SVE is offering its Yenko Corvette in coupe or convertible body styles, with any of the currently available factory Corvette color choices. Nine colors are available for the SYC graphics, plus the addition of a tenth carbon fiber option.
SVE confirms it will build just 10 Yenko/SC Corvettes for the 2024 model year, but that production number will increase to 50 for 2025. The Yenko/SC Corvette package starts at $99,995, not including the initial cost of purchasing a new Corvette.
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