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 model year, the Bel Air name was given to a number of body styles identified by their premium levels of trim and not based on the specific designation of uniqueness in body shape. Bel Air continued to be produced in other trim levels, ranging from mid-level trim cars to the budget fleet Sedan. This was during 1975 when the US stopped its production of the Bel Air although there was a continuation of production in Canada until 1981. The second generation of the Bel Air is a highly demanded car by car collectors as an iconic car of the 1950s. The well preserved and maintained Bel Airs fetch a high market price from enthusiasts and car collectors who know their value.
The first generation of the Bel Air debuted in 1950-1952 and had the name Bel Air Sport Coupe used only by the two-door hardtop which distinguished it from the Chevrolet model range Styleline and Fleetline car models. In the first year of production, only 76,662 cars were produced and had a price of $1,741 with a weight of 1,46kg per car. The independent front suspension was called the ‘Knee-action’. The Bel Airs of this era shared a similar front sheet metal which was positioned ahead of the A-pillar with all other Chevrolet models. It had unique rear quarters and rear windows although there was a similarity in the windshield, doors, and glass with the Deluxe Convertible Coupe. It had a more balanced and longer look than the rest of the range because of its lower roofline and outstanding three-piece rear window. They were offered as Deluxe premium trim level and specification.