1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

KEY FACTS This Chevrolet Bel Air is an extensively customised and significantly upgraded example of the iconic American classic. It is now powered by a 6.9-litre (423ci stroker) V8 SBC engine, sending power to the rear wheels via a three-speed TCI T400 automatic transmission. First registered in 1957 and delivered within the USA, it is now registered in Australia. The seller notes that the car comes with a detailed history folder documenting the majority of the modifications done to the car, including receipts of items purchased in both Australia and the USA. The odometer indicates 13,338 miles, and the seller believes this is likely the distance covered since it was restored while still in the USA. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES As well as its upgraded powertrain, this Bel Air also features upgraded suspension, modern conveniences, and is fully registered and engineered in NSW as a six-seater. Finished in Metallic Silver over a Grey interior, featuring chrome accents all around the exterior. The 423 stroker V8 engine features Dart heads and an aftermarket camshaft, and Holley Sniper EFI with braided lines (with digital in-car display for tuning and extra monitoring), while the T400 gearbox is rated for up to 800hp with a 3500 stall converter, and is complemented by a 12-bolt 30-spline Eaton Detroit locker with 3.45 diff gears. There is also a B&M shifter and a transmission cooler. Aftermarket extractors have been installed, including a 3-inch dual exit exhaust with crossover piping to the rear. The car also features adjustable Q1 shocks all around, upgraded front upper and lower arms with drop spindles, upgraded front disc brakes with a dual-circuit Wilwood master cylinder, rack-and-pinion power steering with a Hydratrak system, Vintage Air heating and air conditioning, an upgraded aluminium radiator with dual staged thermos fans and Davies Craig temperature controller, MSD ignition, an upgraded stereo system, a 100L stainless steel fuel tank, a modernised speed-controlled