Chevy Bel
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
There is just no other car quite like a Chevy
My head often returns to the rockin’ 58 Chevy Impala and entrance of those notorious triple round tail lights. A few years following, owners soon discovered that the equally classic 59 Cadillac bullet tail lights fit so nicely in the same holes back there! Still rocks today!
My Pop was a Chevy Lover. He had a a couple of 1948 models, a blue 1951 and 1954. All were two door models. He upgraded to a beige and gold tudor 1956 car. That was easily one of my most favorites. Subsequent came a godawful grey 60 Bel Air with ugly fins and 4 big doors. Completed with black wall tires and those dumb half hubcaps that forever fell off. He regained my admiration a couple years after with a red 1962 Impala coupe. Another one of my favorites.
Unfortunately, my Dear Old Dad never regained his coolness in my book as he migrated back into a series of ugly 4-door Chevrolets. Yes, they were Impalas, but, no, they were not cool. For whatever reason, he purchased all of these new off the lot, and swapped each one for the next one. Lucky for me, the two he had while I was in High School and able to drive were 4 door Imps, with 283s, and those same half hubcaps. I made him mad when I took them off and painted the rims black. He made me put them back on. Nicely, they came off so easily! I tore up the tranny in one of them performing nutral rams up and down the strip. The only rubber I ever got involved some sand on the road!!! I have often wondered what a cool dude I might have turned into if Dad had held onto any of the early Chevs! I am reminded every time I see one at a car show!
In my early married days, I latched onto a 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon. It was a red/purple color, 327 automatic, with a 4 barrel carb, dual glass packs, oversize tires, mag wheels, and air shocks ( all to beef up the back end – for looks and for hauling stuff ). With the rear seat down, it had an 8 foot bed, which was great for camping in, and for carrying just about anything. I loved that car, but after I put a stick into my 66 Chevelle, my wife had to start driving the wagon. A short lady, she never could see out the back very well ( think of that long bed and then the tailgate – and the raised back nd ), and one day backed out of a parking spot and right over the hood of a car passing behind her. It got replaced shortly after by Vega Wagon ( shudder! ). Yes, it was a Chevy. Yes, it was a perfect car for her. But, like my father before me, I wound up with a dud!!
Over the many years since, I remain a big time Chevy enthusiast and am always on line searching for cool Chevy auto accessories. And thankfully, there are a ton of great sites with a ton of great stuff! So keep the faith, man, and keep on cruisin’ in your Chevrolet. Maybe I’ll see you at the huge NHRA Car Show in Minneapolis, or the Woodward Dream Cruise – I’ll be the old dude driving the classic blue 86 Camaro! Like Dad, I bought it new, but unlike Dad, I still have it!
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Crash Test 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air VS. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (Frontal Offset) IIHS 50th Anniversary
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Chevrolet 1955 Bel Air Aluminum tin metal Sign Garage ManCave Business Chevy s13 $12.95 |
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1954 ’54 CHEVY BEL AIR M2 MACHINES CLEARLY AUTO-THENTICS DIECAST $9.95 |
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1955 Chevy Bel air diecast 1:32 scale air green color not in box detailed $6.99 |
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Monogram 85-4269 1/25 1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Plastic Model Kit – NIB $18.69 |
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Tin Sign 12.5 x 16 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957-2007 Tin Sign New $9.95 |
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55-57 CHEVY BEL AIR Brake Hoses FULL SET $24.99 |
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1954 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE METALLIC BLUE NIB $26.99 |
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1955-1956-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Wagon Interior Window Molding (Right) $59.99 |
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SUEDE Dash Cover for 67- CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE W/O AC $46.97 |
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SUEDE Dash Cover for 65-1966 CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE W/O PAD $46.97 |
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MATCHBOX SUPERFAST TREASURE HUNT 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1 OF 15,000 LIMITED ED $0.99 |
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1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR ~ GREAT 2-PAGE ARTICLE / AD $5.95 |
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1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR ~ WONDERFUL DIECAST CAR AD $5.00 |
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VELOUR Dash Cover for 67- CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE W/ AC $41.97 |
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MATCHBOX SUPERFAST TREASURE HUNT 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1 OF 15,000 LIMITED ED $0.99 |
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Mini Metals HO Lot of 2 Cars ’41 Plymouth Coupe/’55 Chevy Chevrolet Bel Air $26.00 |
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1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Dr Left Rear Door on Rocker Panel Stainless Rock Guard $9.95 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air GOLD TRUNK VEE Chevrolet V $29.99 |
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Maisto Pro Rodz ProRodz 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air NIB New Sealed $8.99 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air 210 150 Center Grill Hood Latch Support Bracket 57 Chevrolet $14.99 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air 210 150 Rear Back-Up Light Mounting Brackets 57 Chevrolet $9.99 |
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1967 Chevrolet Bel Air rear quarter moulding GM NOS 4229764 $44.95 |
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Road Legends 1956 Chevy Bel Air Model Car Collectable General Motors Chevrolet $19.56 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air 210 150 Front Bumper Bullitt Deletes with bolts 57 Chevrolet $18.99 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air 210 150 Front Bumper Bracket Set (6 pieces) 57 Chevrolet $125.00 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air 210 150 Rear Bumper Bracket Set (6 pieces) 57 Chevrolet $125.00 |
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1950 – 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 16 page Color Article CHEVY $6.95 |
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1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 210 150 NOMAD 16 PG COLOR ARTICLE CHEVY $5.95 |
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1958 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 3 page Color Article CHEVY $3.95 |
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CASTLINE AUTO DREAMS 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR $8.99 |
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NEW 65000 Volt HEI Distributor sb sbc Chevy 305 350 400 Impala Biscayne Bel Air $35.99 |
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SUEDE Dash Cover for 55-1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR $46.97 |
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Chevrolet : Bel Air/150/210 Biscayne Sweet 1964 Biscayne! Ready to cruise! No reserve! $13,500.00 |
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DANBURY MINT 1957 CHEVY BEL AIR 1/24TH SCALE DIECAST $89.99 |
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CARPET Dash Cover for 61-1962 CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE W/O PAD $39.97 |
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CARPET Dash Cover for 71-1975 CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE $39.97 |
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CASTLINE M2 AUTO PROJECTS 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR $7.99 |
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1968 68 Chevy CHEVROLET BROCHURE Impala Caprice Bel Air $19.99 |
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1957 Orange Chevrolet Bel Air Unopened Decanter $15.50 |
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1953-54 Chevrolet Fenders, Roof Light Belair Bel Air $295.00 |
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Greenlight Green Machine 1959 Chevrolet Bel-Air rare hunt chase $15.00 |
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vintage BOOGIE’S DINER 57 CHEVY BEL AIR t-shirt MED M $4.99 |
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Chevrolet : Bel Air/150/210 2 DOOR 1963 Chevrolet BELAIR-2DR Sedan-Completly Restored-1 family owned-BEAUTIFUL!!! $13,500.00 |
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ERTL 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1/18th scale $35.50 |
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ERTL AMERICAN MUSCLE 1/18 1957 Chevy Bel Air 40th/BLUE, never-out-of-box $19.00 |
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55 56 57 Chevy Bel Air 150 210 Post Valve Covers BBC 396 427 454 Finned Billet $95.00 |
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55 56 57 58 Chevy Bel Air Strait Water Neck Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housing $14.00 |
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REAR DECK COVER for 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 4DR $39.97 |
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SUEDE Dash Cover for 68- CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE W/O AC $46.97 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air HTF ★ M2 Limited Edition ★ with Real Rider Tires $7.59 |
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Nascar Brickyard 400 1/24 Bank. $9.95 |
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Chevy Bel Air ’55 ’56 ’57 hawaiian shirt, white, L $39.99 |
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Chevy Bel Air ’55 ’56 ’57 hawaiian shirt, white, XXL $39.99 |
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Motor Max 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air 1/18th scale $34.50 |
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1972 72 Chevy CHEVROLET BROCHURE Impala Caprice Bel Air $9.99 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air M2 Machines DRIVERS 1:64 Scale REL 8 $6.99 |
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CHEVROLET Genuine Parts TIN SIGN-12″ Impala Bel Air Biscayne Vintage Chevy Logo $39.66 |
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Matchbox Across America Series CALIFORNIA 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible $2.50 |
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1966 CHEVY NOVA, BEL AIR, BISCAYNE, VAN 14″ WHEEL COVERS, HUBCAPS, SET OF 4 $49.95 |
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VELOUR Dash Cover for 55-1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR $41.97 |
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New Spot Mirror Chevrolet Bel Air Traverse Mazda GLC Infiniti G37 BMW 535i Parts $12.86 |
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GEAR BOX TEXACO 1955 CHEVY BEL AIR LIMITED EDITION PEDFAL CAR BANK 1/18 MINT $19.99 |
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Advertising Postcard 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Sedan $5.50 |
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Advertising Postcard 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Sedan $5.50 |
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CHEVROLET 1963 BROCHURE-IMPALA/BEL AIR/ETC $19.99 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Conv. Memory Lane Promo Replica, graded out of 10. #933-02 $162.00 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Conv. Memory Lane Promo Replica, graded out of 10. #933-02 $162.00 |
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Conv. Promo, graded 9 out of 10. #10519 $91.00 |
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1:18 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertable $90.00 |
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DANBURY MINT 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SCALE 1:24 DIECAST IN BOX $12.51 |
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Die Cast 1950 Chevolet Bel Air 50 Chevy G Scale 1:24 by Showcasts $29.95 |
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Welly 1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 Tone Black 1/24 $11.19 |
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CARPET Dash Cover for 68- CHEVROLET BEL AIR/BISCAYNE W/O AC $39.97 |
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1998 Matchbox Classic Decades #31 ’57 CHEVY BEL AIR 1957★Black $4.57 |
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CHEVROLET-1963-BROCHURE-IMPALA/BEL AIR-ETC $19.99 |