1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor on Original Tires ! & Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубликовано: 4 янв 2019
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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Phoenix AZ on 1-5-19.
We're looking at a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air with 20K original miles, and still has the original tires! The car comes with the factory V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Jim Sheehan. Jim’s had this car since 2018. He shares after a woman originally purchased the car and drove it just a few miles, and sold it to a Museum. The Museum stored the car for 35 years. His friend purchased 9 cars from the Museum and asked Jim if he could store it in his garage, and Jim fell in love with the car and purchased it from his friend.
This survivor is just the way it came back in 1957.
If you’re interested in getting a house and garage like Jim’s, his website is mckenziebrothersbuilder.com/
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I owned a 57 Chevy. My dad taught me about cars with that vehicle. We tore down the engine and rebuilt it. That knowledge has stayed with me all my life. So, I have a nostalgic affection for this car. Thanks.
Hi Doug Moody, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
This is my beautiful sons phone.. loved the recommended video on the original condition bel air. This is a passion of my son. He past away from colon cancer the 26th of December. He was only 30 years old. He has a original 1971 chevelle. He purchased when he was only 17. He had me his mom looking all over the United States to find his dream car. We found it only 10 miles away from a little old lady. The only wear on it was a little hole by the gas peddle where her high heel wore into and a little ding in the back bumper were she hit the trash cans. She only ever drove it from home to church or the grocery store. It sits in his garage as his collector piece because of a family he never got to do what he wanted to and didn’t probably put more than a thousand miles on it himself. What a tragedy. He has all these boxes of ordered stuff for it just sitting in his garage and cancer took him so fast he never got to work on it. 😭 we share the passion for these beautiful pieces of machinery. Can go down the road and notice any of these classics without drooling. Have to put the window down just to hear the sounds of there imagines. Love the Elmer Fud comment about wheeleatate. Joshua Blizard’s mom. 💔
Hi Mom, Thank you for sharing Joshua's passion. Sorry to read of his passing :-( I have a 14 year old Son and this RUclips Channel is dedicated to keeping the legacy of these cars alive. Hope you enjoy many more cars on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I'm sorry to hear that sir. I also lost my younger brother to leukemia when he was only 19 so believe me I know the feeling
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beautiful son Joshua. Sometimes life is so unfair. Please take care.
RIP Joshua
So very sorry for your loss ,that’s just heartbreaking
Its an unbelievable gem. I have just bought one with real 14.500 miles, same original condition, all the documents and full story. Mine’s got fresh tires though but the spare wheel is the 66 yrs old Firestone, too.
Hi poteka, Happy to read you appreciate this "unbelievable gem" :-) HAPPY to read you have one too! Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Amazing! I owned a 57 Chevy I paid $50 for once. I drove it for six months and sold it for $100. It was a eleven year old northern Wisconsin rust bucket. This is a WOW, WOW, and WOW car. Thanks Lou.
Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and you're welcome.
GM cannot even make a toaster now. This car is priceless.
That's funny MAsonTRIX :-) Glad you feel this car is "priceless", Lou
eh, I don't own nor plan on owning a GM car but the Camaros seem fine to me.
Ford is even more shit.
Seriously, I think this car is actually priceless! Depends on how many of them are still exist globally... $500k...?
yeah but this only has 20000 miles roflmao
Truly an amazing survivor. The car looks only a few years old. Incredible find, thank you so much for showing!
Hi Bond James, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
That 1957 two door Chevrolet Bel Air is identical to my dad's yellow Bel Air that was traded in for a 1961 two door Impala. Congratulations, Lou, for this unique classic find still in mint condition.
Hi Juan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
These videos are invaluable to me as reference material for my car modelling. And that is just beautiful, I had a poster of a 57 Chevy on my wall when I was a kid in the 80s they are just the pinnacle of 50s design for me.
Thanks Lou
Hi Gaz the K's Modelworx, Happy to read the videos are helping you improve your modeling :-) I agree the 57 Chevy is an Iconic 50's Design, Lou
just now seeing this, i see its at least 3 yrs old but this car is just insane. "safe driver" sticker award from 1959 and original tires put this car in a class of its own!... thanks Lou
Hi Martin, Happy to read you found this amazing car :-) You're welcome, Lou
WOW what a Chevy masterpiece, a museum piece for sure!
Hi Clark Griswold, Glad to receive a 'WOW" from you :-) Agreed, a treasure, Lou
I remember these chevys new when I was 13! Everybody wanted a '57, especially the teen boys, who would "soup" them up and race them. I love the sound when he starts the engine...it brings back memories.
A POWERFUL TRUE ICON CHEVROLET OF 1957 AND CAN'T BEAT THE LOOKS OF THE POWERFUL STYLING THIS CLEAN 57 IS A VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACE 😍 ❤ 👌
Hi Phil, High praise :-) Lou
This is a time capsule! Unbeliveble! Thank you for upload!
Well said. You're welcome.
Lou, I don’t know how you find them but please keep up the good work for your loyal subscribers! I myself prefer cars to be driven, but in this case, it should be preserved in its original condition. Just beautiful and a wonder to see. Thx once again Lou!
Hi Dave, When I go to car shows it's a little like Christmas, I never know what present will show up. However when I see one I like, seems the "Loyal Subscribers" like them too :-) My pleasure sharing with you, you're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Wow is right! Original and unrestored in every sense.
Great car story and colour btw!
And I like the house. Thanks Lou !!
Hi Jeff, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou
The 55's56's & the 57 Chevys were the best Chevys of that decade.The biggest thing about restoring Chevys is the parts availability. They made more vehicles than anyone else except maybe Ford. When I used to do auto body & paint work, I met this guy that had two 57 Belairs & he wanted me to restore one & give me the other one for payment. It turned out that the one he wanted to give me was a basket case. It had rusted out ratholes on the fenders,rocker panels, quarter panels, & floor pans & had badly pitted chrome on both bumpers so I passed on it. That's what happens to cars when you just let them rot in an open field!!! The weather beats the hell out of them. Now about that 57,it looks pristine inside & out with nice chrome & trim & Nice Red paint & nice interior plus it has the original 283 engine which was a very good engine. My dad had a 63 Impala with the 283 engine & he had 150k on it before he traded it in. The only things he replaced were the water pump,starter, & alternator. That's a very cool looking 57 Chevy. I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️that car!!!
Hi John, Thank you for sharing your stories, Lou
Beautiful! 😍 Hats off to Jim for taking care of this baby. Thanks for the video 👍🏼
Hi Rodin's The Thinker, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Regarding the video, it's my pleasure and you're welcome, Lou
One of my all-time favorite cars. Would occasionally see on the road up here in the Northeast, usually as a hot rod back in the 80s. Have not seen one on the road since the 90s at latest. Absolutely beautiful. No wonder Jim looked so happy at the beginning of the video. Great story.
Hi Sabba_Dabba, The all time classic 1950's design :-) A fine choice. Lou
I see them fairly often in the midwest, but most appear to have either been hot rodded or restored. Although who knows since this car would appear to be an older restoration to most people, almost unbelievable that it's in that good of shape as an original.
Wow, just beautiful!
Hi JazzTele, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou
That's incredible. A true survivor. Enjoyed this very much Lou. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Marcus, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
This video stirs countless fond recollections of my late uncle's beautiful turquoise and white '57 Bel Air hardtop. 283, 4 barrel, duals, Continental kit. We'd cruise all over, go for lunch, attend car shows and invariably get thumbs up, waves and smiles everywhere. He had owned a light blue and white '57 Chevy convertible when he first met/married my aunt and had always wanted another one. No doubt that ragtop he sold as a young newly married guy would be a valuable ride today if restored to excellent condition. Maybe it's even still out there somewhere! I remain grateful that my uncle got to re-live that dream with the hardtop and we got to experience it with him, until he sold the car in 1989. Still, the memories always remain. Thanks for this one, Lou!! Very nice and a piece of history and American cultural heritage.
Hi AMCmachine, Glad this one brings great memories for you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hey Lou. Happy 2019! Awesome looking 57 Chevy Bel Air. I've seen my share of 57 Chevys, but never this original, or with this low mileage on it. Impressive! :)
Hey Jason, Happy 2019! Fun to share this "gem" found in the mountains with you :-) Lou
oh my god! my dream car in the dream color!!!
Winner!
As a history buff and as a person who prefers these tri five Chevies stock, I'm so grateful for this video as it was uploaded on a day I was sick. With my favorite paint job style too. Red and white.
The epitome of a Survivor car right down to the safe driver sticker for 1959! You've truly found another great one, Lou. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Fun to share this "gem" in the mountains :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow! I was born in '64. I think I have more after-market parts in my body than this beauty. What a gem!
Happy to share this "gem" with you :-)
It's a beautiful car!
Hi DrVintage 77, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too, Lou
No Telling What This SURVIVOR IS WORTH, But From Way Owner Talks,It's Not Leaving His Garage,& Don't Blame Him, It's A TRUE COLLECTIBLE TO BE KEPT & ENJOYED,AFTER ALL ,ITS JUST STARTED ITS LIFE ,After A Long REST !!! The ,57:Ford Fairlanes Outsold The 57 Bel Air,Only Reason I Can Think That Happened,Is 57 Stk.Fairlane Mtr .Was 292ci,But 312 T Bird Eng. was An Option on the Ford. 283ci Was Largest Eng.The Bel Air Offered. Tks for Sharing
Hi Ed Cain, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Regarding sharing, it's my pleasure, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou, this is a great video coverage of an original survivor, Thanks.
Edward, Happy to read you enjoy this video of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Outstanding! A treat to see this one. My big brother (rest his soul) bought one very much like it back in '57. For his last Christmas (in 2015), I sent him a fully-detailed diecast model of one just like this one and he was so thrilled. Ah, the memories! How I'd help him wax it (and he'd pay me a quarter), how he let me steer it one day as he drove. And the sound of that Power-Pak (2 4-bbl carbs) and dual exhaust! If they have classic cars in Heaven, I'm sure he's driving one now. Thanks for the memories, Lou.
P.S. I have to tell you, you almost scared me to death when you reached down and touched the back edge of that black trunk mat. I bought an original '57 Chevy (60K mi.) back in the 70s and, trust me, you NEVER want to try to lift that mat! I did, just to see how the metal was underneath, and it put a godawful tear in that mat! After that many years the rubber is dry and not pliable at all. Remember that! All the best, Lou!
Hi Jimbob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) You're welcome. Lou
the motor looks like it has 120,000 miles on it
Exactly! 120,000 miles more likely.
Yes, it could be a survivor car of a hurricane with the looks of the motor.
pat mcgeough my 67 F100 had a full under the hood restore and rebuild in 1996, it sat for 18 years after, and looks like what is shown in the video. Time and neglect can make a cherry look rotten
@@DaddyStarbuck I don't see any relevance to your statement steven seagul
He said it was untouched.
Its not a sadan. It called a hardtop
What is a "sadan"?
Its "Sedan" sir and as long as it can hold four or more people it can be called a "Sedan"
Sedan
Also, a hardtop (belair) has no window post, a sedan (210,150) usually does.
Having had a few of these "puppies" as I prefer to call my little puppies, technically, the two-door open-window (no center post) is called a "Sport Coupe." The "sedan came in either 2 or 4 doors. Both the 2 and 4 door sedan have the center post ((B-pillar) that racers enjoy for their added rigidity. But the 2-door Bel Air Sport Coupe are the most sought after.
Breath taking. Jim, you have a virtual time machine! 62 year old beauty with 20,000 original miles and tires. Folks spend hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars finding parts to rebuild classics and it's as if you went back in time and brought back a stunning piece of history. By the way, love the house and garage. And you have a split window to boot, man. Lou, you have outdone yourself sir. Your car finder radar must be calibrated by NASA. Thank you Jim and Lou for sharing this rare gem. Two thumbs up, a salute and a standing ovation!!!
Hi jcnme27, High praise :-) Thank you for the kind words and I appreciate them, Lou
What a beauty. I am the guy who says these things are meant to be driven, but it would really be a shame on that one. Its a one of a kind time machine,just keep it that way!
Hi scerms, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
It's a shame never to drive it
I guess that's what the "split window" is for :-)
It's not a shame. If he drove it like the rest of the '57 Chevys out there, there wouldn't be any left like this one!
@Politically Incorrect
Are you insane? This is possibly the last original 57 Chevy, and you would ruin it by changing the wheels? I hope you meant tires.
@@Millermacs… I think the guy above mentioned a set of extra wheels for the sake of safety. You can always throw the OEM stuff back on to do a show as original. It's actually a very common practice for those who have an all original car they want to enjoy on the road, as well as do the show circuit.
@@rupe53
That's true
Now that's a beautiful car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Lou, I’ve watched your channel under different names, but this has got to be a “Top Ten” car. Where else can one see an all original 1957 Chevy Bel Air? Real takes one’s breathe away. Thx again Lou!
Hi David, Happy to read this one makes the "Top Ten" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great video! Can’t wait for more.
Thanks Johnny :-) Glad you're along for the ride.
Great car, great video, my mom had a 57 like this, only it was two tone green and a 3 speed with a six.
Hi Gerald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
WOW!!! ENOUGH SAID.
Hi Michael Hungate, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I love the 57. That color is so beautiful and so perfect for the time / era it was made. Fabulous and thank you for sharing. Really enjoyed it.
Hi David, Happy to read "I love the 57" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Wow Lou !!!! What a beautiful time capsule 57 Chevy! That split window is sweet also
Thanks for sharing Lou
Hi Fred Naught, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you. Regarding the "Split Window"...stay tuned :-) Lou
For 20k miles that underhood looks rough!
Christian Dietrich The valve covers lost some paint, that’s your definition of rough?
Usually from nesting vermin.
60 years on planet Earth - you know, weather!
That’s because age related deterioration is often worse than miles.
The paint on the valve covers didn't hold up as well as the paint on the body
Beautiful car Lou are you doing a video on that split window vette
Hi William Simonian, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Regarding the Corvette, stay tuned...
I always wanted a 57 Chevy Bel air when I got my license in 1969 beautiful car
Hi Robert, I wanted a 57 Chevy too :-) Lou
I wish I can have one of those, I grew up watching this car, my dad used to have the 57 chevy station wagon model, still make my head spin when I see one, Love it
Hi Ariel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
hoses are new, hood has been under coated
For a split second I thought this was a roses are red rhyme
Did you also notice the silver paint on the rims under the caps and that truck sticker looks like it had been taken off with a heat gun
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
hope we get a glimpse of what is behind hose garage doors lou
Stay tuned :-)
You know the 57 was an instant legend when it debuted. I'm sure the Madam understood this and said "I need to own a 57 Belair." I'm sure she told many folks in her days she owned a new, off the showroom 57. Incredible find. Good to see it is in the proper hands.
Hi Lynx Star Automotive, Happy to read your thought one this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I'm sure no one will ever see this comment anyway but that's not a 57 Chevy that is THE 57 ChEVY. Truly a one of a kind. I've never seen nothing else like it.
Hi Dar Geo, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Amazing! I can't believe bias ply tires could go 20,000 miles!
Hi Steve W, You're right, it's "Amazing!". Lou
They cannot. Truly another bogus video.... Those original tires would last 7,000 miles at best.
Your right, the owner looks like a BS artist to me. The rear tires would never go 20K unless it was driven 20 mile per hour .
@@kenmoore3086 Yes, the engine alone looks like it has over 100,000 miles for look at the valve covers. 60 year old tires I would not even drive out of garage due to dry rot.
@@tonytrotta9322 Engines back then were very sloppily and thinly painted. If I could post a picture, I could show you a picture of my 1965 Barracuda engine taken back in 1969. Most of the factory paint was gone even then. As for the tires, they may not be factory original, but they are certainly very old.
Well it's the same age as I am,and if I had IT I would drive IT because that's what they were meant for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like driving them too, and when you drive a split window, maybe it's ok to rest the museum piece :-)
It is the same age as me too, and in better condition!
Mark Karpf lol
I bet it’s a handful ,Manual brakes manual steering ,Single reservoir brake Master cylinder bias ply tires to
@@vincescalise4821 Hi Vince, I own some vintage cars with all the features you mentioned, and I drive them on occasion. I'd rather refer to it as "an experience" than a handful. lol
Hey Lou, Love the Pumpkin & Orange timely car stories particularly the 57 Bel Aire on orig tires! Wow Good stuff. Keep them coming🎃🎃
Hey Larry, My pleasure sharing the treats with you :-) Lou
Gorgeous ! Incredible Time Capsule Survivor ! Thanks Lou !
Hi Uncle Rudy, FUN to find this "Time Capsule" and share it with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
I saw a 57 pass by when me and my dad are ordering tacos at Taco Bell🙂👍
Cool :-) Thank you for sharing.
The engine has been pressure washed crappy paint on the valve covers if you sand blast them and make them rough prime and paint then it will stick.. The radiator fins were damaged a little with a pressure washer too .. She get another set of wheels and tires to put on it and drive it a little ..
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy, Lou
Amazing, I have no words!
Hi Bob Silver, Happy to read you enjoy this episode & car :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this RUclips Channel, Lou
this car,is remarkable.to call this a survivor car,is an understatement.thank you,lou.
Hi Rainbowboi I95 1, Glad to read you were impressed with this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
How can you appreciate something when all it does is sit in a garage ?
I know its all original hard to find low miles blah blah..... but come on.....
Hi Tony coffee, I like driving them too, however I've seen quite a few cars in museums that I've enjoyed. Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you. Have you watched the youtube video of the older women who had drove her 57 chevy for over 60 yesrs? Awesome story.
I think she finally sold it in 2017 not sure.
When you're old and don't get out much like myself you tend to save your favorites in the garage. I've got two Cadillacs and 4 Harleys in mine. Mostly just for me to look at and sit on. I keep them serviced, waxed and polished and run every month to keep the seals from drying out and leaking. Visitors to my house get an unexpected museum tour.
9:55 you can see the plug wires ark off on the motor
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy, Lou
Lou Costabile Cokertires.com he can get replacements for the tires. I think they even still make a biased ply tire
Lou Costabile run about $211.00 per tire
thats special! glad i got to see it
Hi deanhinsley, Happy to read you think "thats special!" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
There's no words to describe, just simply incredible!
High praise :-)
@@loucostabile ..my father in law talks about his 57' chevy ALL. THE. TIME. Lol! He's around 60something in age, and he drove a 57 way back in the late 70s/early 80s. I wish I could afford to surprise him with one, he'd probably faint,haha!
230 comments in just 2 days!! No steering, brakes or air but I wouldn't turn it down!!! Agree with a comment below, shoulda put a "tar top" Delco battery in there. Motor is a 283 - 2V Rochester, Powerglide. . . not the Turgoglide which was also available that year; the tires have "tubeless" on them, which is correct -- 1st year for that, though they could have been bought from Coker Tire some years ago. For the original tires to look that good today, it would have to have been kept inside a humidity-controlled room!! I would adjust the hydraulic lifters. The distributor has the window to adjust points, 1st year for that. One final note: The 283 would need a lead additive to the tank, wasn't designed to run on unleaded. No offense but the interviewer knows little about the Tri-Fives.
No offense taken. Glad you enjoy the video and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Much more likely that it has a 265 V-8 in it. Was a very common motor in these.
265s were painted chartreuse yellow for the 57s. All stick shifts. @@tcjohnson3437
@@lostsoul3154 Owned one for years. From '78 to about '95. Red with a white top and interior. 265 V8 with a power glide. Two door post. Silver trim, none of the Belair stuff.
I'm 68 years old, born & raised in Minneapolis MN, never heard of Barrington, or Barrington Motors Minneapolis either. Hummm, no a car 62 years old could never be a SCAM, right ? Where is the original window sticker ? They had manufacturer's wdw. sticker's back then. The VIN plate mounted on the firewall, looks brand new, polished aluminum, BTW. There was a Harold Chevrolet in Mpls
No, first window stickers for new autos was the 1959 model year. Came about as the result of legislation passed into law in July of 1958. And sure, a supposedly low mileage car could be a scam, especially considering that it was common back then for used car dealers to roll back the odometer on a used car they were selling. But there are ways to tell. For one thing here, the original owner kept the car for years, then it went to a collector for many more years. I.e., it wasn't resold by a used car dealer. Secondly, it clearly is not a fully restored car, and the condition of the engine compartment and tires, if nothing else, is pretty convincingly original to me. I could go on, but I see no reason to believe this car is a scam. Low mileage original cars do exist, and this appears to be one of them.
@chief tp It's not a question of what "most people" would do back then or now. It's a question of what some people do. Believe it or not there are a small number of low mileage time capsules. This appears to be one of them.
Mandela effect
This guy is no dummy. He obviously knows his cars. I am certain he did extensive research and received documentation to prove the cars mileage. As far as you not remembering that dealership, you would have only been 7-8 years old at the time. I am 52. I live in a medium-large sized city. I can not remember all of the car dealerships that have come and gone around here. That is not the kind of thing that most people remember. I have purchased cars from dealerships that are long gone which I cant remember anymore. Dealerships change owners, change names, go out of business. Simply because someone can not remember a car dealership that was in their town when they were 8 years old does not mean it did not exist.
Gary. First, the dealer is Barington, not Barrington. With a few minutes online research, I found two links referring to an early fifties dealership Baston-Barington Chevrolet at 1221 West Lake Street in Minneapolis. See tokencatalog.com/token_record_forms.php?action=DisplayTokenRecord&td_id=170163&inventory_id=528121&attribution_id=172620 and slphistory.org/bastonbert/. I'd say Mr. Baston got out at some point leaving Mr. Barington as the sole owner. At any rate, the fact that you never heard of that dealership doesn't mean it didn't exist.
Omg its so beautiful!
Hi Robert, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Just a stunner Bel Air. I had the same car with 50,000mi., with black exterior 20 years ago. It was very original but I restored it because of rust problems. Certainly not this car but this one brings back memory’s. I’ve owed and raced at lease 6 bel air hardtops in my 73 years. Thanks so much for sharing this car! Btw I also once owned a black on black split window fuelie, that’s another story. Thanks again!!
Hi Camaro King, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Blanked-off reverse lights. Would working ones have been an option?
@Jimz Thanks. SEVEN choices of engines! And and oil filter was optional?! Wow.
My 65 Chevy c10 don't have reverse lights
My 56 Plymouth Belvedere (equivalent price wise to the Chevy Bel Air) has the lenses for the backup lights, but no bulbs or wiring for them. Also no radio, and no power steering or brakes. But it does have its original power pack engine (4 barrel, dual exhausts), plus automatic trans.
That would of been an option . Most would not of had them
@@ARaven-xf2lg or much else those trucks from GM gave you very little why do you still have it
I love the tri-five Chevys. Too bad I can't afford to own one.
@the truth I do own a 1969 El Camino with 90,000 original miles and it still has the factory original spare tire.
Chris James ...If we would have only known way back when!
the truth ...We will be smarter the next time around! LoL
Me too. The 55 was always my favorite of the tri five chevys
Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon.
What a lucky guy with an original piece of automotive history!
Beautiful!
Happy to share this one with you :-)
Lou:This is 1950's Americana at its best. The legendary Harley Earl design says it all.
And a 100% survivor at that, it just doesn't get any better than this.
The wow factor is clearly off the chart.
Man what a beautiful machine,a time capsule for sure! Have a great day and all the best for 2019.
Hi Paul Kirkland, Glad you enjoy this "gem" found in the mountains :-) Thank you for the very kind words. Wishing you a great day and good year too, Lou
A sedan has posts to the roof dividing the back seat from the front doors. And a hard top don't. Is that wrong?it was always my understanding that's the difference between a hard top and a sedan. Let me know? Thanks. Beautiful wonderful car either way
Hi Gerald Jyrkinen, You're right about the Sedan / Hard Top. Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
In this era GM produced 2 & 4 door cars; they were either posted or non-posted. We called 'em 2 & 4 door sedans (posted) OR- 2 & 4 door Hard-Tops (no post), which was considered the more sportier-- California style. My cuz back in the day had the first 4-D HT I ever saw: a 1956 BelAir, red/white.
@@MrGGPRI what was the point of producing 2 seperate 2 doors? did the normal 2 door have safety advantages, or something to the hardtop?
The 2-door post-type was the original 2-D coupe for car manufacturers and produced for many years. About 1950 stylists at GM apparently decided to offer the no-post, 2-D Hard-Top which had a more sportier convertible-look but without the hi-maintenance cloth-top.
A friend had a '50 Chev and it was the first Chev available in the 2-D HT; it did look good with all four windows rolled down cruizing out to the beach on a nice California day. The 2-D HT became the hands-down ride to be in, even over convertibles.
My first 2-D HT was a '55 Pontiac Catalina, then a '63 Impala SS 340hp; then dropped back to a '62 Bonneville which was pretty much the ultimate hard-top land cruizer of the day..
Fuel was never a problem in that era, tank-up with Chevron Supreme 100+ @ 25-30c/gal and you were good to go; geezz, those were the days..
@@dmer-zy3rb The "point" was (frankly) to have a sexy, top-of-the-line 2 door sport coupe without the restrictive pillars that had taken that away that kind of beauty not many years before '57. It also gave the buyers an additional body style from which to choose. Not everyone wanted the open 2 door coupe. Many more preferred the 2 and 4 door sedans for practicality and felt they were safer. If you look at the roof of the '57 sedans (Bel-Airs included) the roofs are thicker and less sporty. I think the sedans probably did have some safety advantages. It came down to what you body style you wanted and were willing to pay for. Don't forget, Chevy was GM's entry level car division. A lot of people were looking for practicality when buying a Chevy. Others would seek out (say) Oldsmobile for a higher-end car. I'm glad enough people though, sought that out in the '57 Bel-Air coupe! Another thing people forget is that those cars were made for the car buying public of THAT time, not for people today at car shows to wonder why EVERY '57 Chevy weren't the fanciest Bel-Airs. They were (mainly) buying cars to suit their transportation needs and budgets. Many I'm sure loved the Bel-Air coupe too, but bought the 2 or 4 door sedan. It was, in its own way, a 'halo' car. Not like the ultra-expensive Nomad (that lured customers into the showrooms) but a halo car nonetheless.
The original tires is beyond cool.
:-)
This is amazing to see a car that seniors me. This car is priceless. VW T4 too will surely make history, very strong van too.
Hi Olukayode, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
How the hell would those tires last 60 years? They would be dry rotted for sure. He probably put retro bias ply tires on it.
I have a 60 year old Firestone gum dipped bias ply tire on the spare in my 56 Plymouth. It has not "completely disintegrated." In fact, it has no visible cracks in it. And no, it's not a modern replica, all of which have DOT info stamped into the sidewall, including dates, etc. Keep a tire inside and out of the sun, and it will last a long time (not to say it would be safe to drive, but it would look OK).
Those tires kept out of the sun I believe could last that long ...
Just taking care of them. Not letting them sit flat, keeping them in a garage out of sunlight, keeping them clean with tire protector type products, maybe keeping the car lifted in the air so the vehicle is not resting on them. As they said in the vehicle the tires are not safe to drive on. They are showing signs of cracking in the sidewalls. If he were to decide to drive it regularly he would need to replace them.
The previous and current owners were obviously very anal about this car and its upkeep. Yeah it got a small ding here or there and paint fading in places like the door jams and trunk lining but those things can not be helped. for the most part it has been extremely well maintained. If this car were a restoration project it would not have those flaws.
Tubeless tires in the 50's???
My dad has a 1970 Cadillac with the original, untouched spare tire in the back. It looks brand new, and the rubber feels brand new when you squeeze it. I think they must've coated it with some type of dangerous substance that is nolonger around which made the tires last longer than they do these days!
I'd put new tires on this car and drive it some. I know a guy with a '57 Bel Air in even better original shape with only 10,350 miles. The engine compartment is in exceptionally better shape.
Hi Creston Moore, Sounds like you've met a guy with quite the nice 1957 Bel Air too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thanks for sharing this beautiful car brings back memories of my 1st car
Hi Starc, Ahhh, good times :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice nice really nice. How lucky you are to have such a piece of history!
Hi For the fun of it, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
So many haters or those who just wanna "Clean 'er up a bit", some of you have no idea what a "Survivor" car is. Real basic - a car which has survived as ALL original or with minimal, necessary repairs. A car is only original ONCE - as nice as it might be to paint those valve covers, it's not the right thing to so. Quite possible the heater hoses finally gave out or were close to that - surprising no one mentioned the battery was a newer sealed unit without the original vented caps. Somebody mentioned "No window sticker", somehow I think the original purchaser never knew that 60 + years later we would be discussing her baby. This gentleman allowed Lou to record his property for the benefit of those of us to enjoy, not to have it picked apart. Like the rest, I'm allowed my 2 cents, so there it is.
Hi paul pjs, Well said :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow that's one beautiful car never seen one that old in that great of condition and with the original tires just amazing
Hi Pete Medina, You're right "Wow" and "amazing". Well said, Lou
WOW!! That interior is absolutely gorgeous!!
Hi Michael Castrogiovanni
, Happy to receive a "WOW!!" from you :-) Lou
Amazing!
Hi Aaron, Happy to read you appreciate this "amazing" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I am speechless actually.
Hi Mitch Grooms, Well said :-) Lou
I'm all foamy-mouthed right now! There arent enough Wows in my vocabulary to sum up how I feel about this treasure. You landed a great car on video, Lou! Fantastic!
Hi ImTheDaveman, High praise when a napkin is needed :-) Fun finding this "gem" in the mountains to share with you, Lou
Amazing, its so beautiful, is like come back in time... Gorgeous conditions
Hi Jairo Colombo, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
It's miraculous that this car survived in the state it's in . With the original tires ! That's just unheard of. Lou , you outdid yourself here . Thank you very much for sharing .
p.s. the garage business must be doing very well for Mr . Sheehan out there in what looks like Arizona .
Hi Michael Pacini, Agreed an amazing story on this find :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou this video reminded me of my Uncles pale yellow 57 Belair 2dr. Hardtop that he bought new! In the mid sixties when I was in grade school I got to ride in it sometimes. It was a really nice car! He drove it until 1973 and traded it in on a new Chevelle which he drove until he died in 2011. I have a Parnelli Jones Mustang that I used to drive a bit but when it turned 12k miles four years ago I quit driving it except for car shows and it has 12250 miles now! Thanks for the video Lou it brought back some great memories!
Hi kickit59, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing you have a fun Parnelli Jones Mustang too. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou, the 1969 Boss 302 Mustang was my dream car when I was ten years old in 1969! The way prices have went on them made one prohibitive for me so I went with the next best thing the Parnelli Jones Mustang! It's been a fun car! Shaker Hood, 5 speed & rear window slats combined with great modern performance!
Sixty year old tires - now those are hard to find! Great review and thanks for sharing
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Regarding the review, my pleasure :-)
The 57 belair has always been my absolute all-time favorite car my entire life. Always wanted one. I not only like these cars from the 50s but the music and the aesthetics as well. As you can see, I even named my channel after it. To see it in pristine condition and seeing these gorgeous time capsules being revived and just brought to life is remarkable, but seeing one just froze in time like this brought tears of joy to my eyes.
Hi Belair Kitten 1957, Happy to read the 1957 Bel Air has always been a favorite of yours. I can understand why you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Wow! Thanks for sharing
Hi Ivor Little, Glad to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou
That's amazing
Hi Lee, Happy to share this rare treat on video with you :-) Lou
Thank you all...first owner, 2nd owner, current owner....so fantastic...I'm a fan of 57 Bel Air too.
Hi Lao Han Tun, Glad to read you're a Fan of the 1957 Bel Air :-) You're welcome, lou
GREAT VIDEO!
Thank you stan white :-)
Again your the best lou
Thank you :-)
The other cars you have shown were trophies. But this is the #1 Trophy. It's like you blew up a "hot wheel product," so you could look at it at full-size. Great find and do not lose this video!
Hi Jed Clampett, High praise :-) Glad to share this "gem" found in the mountains with you, Lou
Lou, I loved your comment about car clocks in those old cars. They were never accurate!
Aaron, Thank you for sharing what you loved :-)
Beautiful car, love 57 Chevys, there classic. I love to see these unrestored survivors, glad it's good hands and being well cared for. Great video.
Hi Zach, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Wow, wonderful
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AWESOME LOU
Hi buddie noffsinger, Glad this story is a "AWESOME" one for you :-) Lou
Amazing car! Thanks Lou
My pleasure Newton Washington :-)
Great classic car. Thumbs up.
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
My Dad had one. Bought it new. I was brought up riding around in that baby! Still have a soft spot for that beautiful car!
Hi b3j8, Glad this one brings good memories for you :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou! Subbed ya. Great channel!
Thank you :-)