The second season of a new body Chevrolet
ThisThis was in 1966 and Chevrolet experienced a new bodywork styling little face lifting was done that included forward-thrusting, blunt front fenders, and renewed grille. The traditional round taillamps were installed at the back. The backup lights were made inside...
The Sixth Generation of Bel Air Series
For 1964, slight changes were made like renovations of the sheet metal and trim. Cars had a length of 209.9 inches and the station wagons 210.8 inches. The standard engine was the same but an additional two different 327 CID engines were available producing a...
The 1961 Bel Air
The Bel Air got a new bodywork and its wheelbase remained unchanged at 119 inches but its length was slightly reduced to 209.3 inches. The engine options for previous years were still available and the standard engines were the 235.5 CID SIX of 135hp and the 283 CID...
The Bel Air Fourth Generation
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...
Third Generation of Chevrolet Bel Air
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...
Bel Air Models
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...
Second Generation of the Chevrolet
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...
The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
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...
1953 Chevrolet Model Range
A new name was given to the Chevrolet series, and the Bel Air name was used for the premium model range. Chevrolet introduced two lower series; the 150 and 210 which succeeded the Special and Deluxe series respectively. The 1953 Chevrolet was entirely restyled making...
The Chevrolet Bel Air
This type of car was produced by Chevrolet after the second World War and was a full-size vehicle. It was famous between the 1950-1975 model years. From 1950-1952, only the two-door hardtops had the name Bel Air designed by the Chevrolet model range. For the 1953...