by Brandon McCloskey | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The fourth generation began in 1959 and the Bel Air underwent a major redesigning. The tailfins were made flat and wing-shaped. The vehicle was 211 inches long 11 inches longer than 1957 one and had a wheelbase of 199 inches. This recorded Chevrolet as the longest car...
by Brandon McCloskey | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The third generation debuted in 1958 and the Chevrolet models produced were lower, longer, and heavier than the previous models with a new option of 348 cubic inches. Bel Air introduced a new model, the Impala which was offered at first as a hardtop coupe and...
by Brandon McCloskey | May 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 1956 Bel Air models were seven and this included the newly debuted Sport Sedan, which was a pillarless four-door hardtop that was attractive with all the windows rolled down that allowed easy entry into the backseat. Production of the four-door hardtops was 103000...
by Brandon McCloskey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 1955, the ‘Power Pack’ option had a four-barrel carburetor and other upgrades producing 180 bhp. The ‘Super Power Pack’ option increased compression and further 15bhp. Gauges for the generator and oil were replaced by warning lights. It was the second Chevrolet to...
by Brandon McCloskey | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
During this era, one would choose between the three types of engines depending on the transmission you required. The two 235 cubic inch engines came as the ‘Blue Flame’ inline six-cylinder OHV engines. They had hydraulic valve lifters with automatic transmission and...
