1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air â?" Pro-Touring Build by North Georgia Street Rods. Why This Car Is Special The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the most recognized automobiles ever produced in America. Chevrolet sold over 1.5 million full-size cars in 1957, with the Bel Air sitting at the top of the lineup as the premium trim level. That year also marked a turning point for the model â?" it was the last of the iconic 'tri-five' generation (1955, 1956, 1957) before Chevrolet moved to a completely new body style in 1958. The 1957 Bel Air was wider, lower, and more aggressively styled than its predecessors, featuring a distinctive gold anodized grille, prominent tailfins, and a hood ornament that became a period symbol in its own right.