GM returns to yesteryear with '57 Chevy at Michigan

drew630 · 08-16-2007, 09:36 PM

Even at 50 years old, the '57 Chevy is a legend -- and many Chevrolet drivers will pay tribute to the classic model this weekend at Michigan.
Many Chevy drivers will run special paint schemes to commemorate the car's 50th anniversary, including defending Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Martin Truex Jr. Also in keeping with the '50s theme, J.J. Yeley's No. 18 Chevy will sport the original Interstate Batteries logo.
The '57 Chevrolet was available in three official trim levels: the base-model "one-fifty" series, the mid-range "two-ten" series, and the upscale Bel Air series. An upscale "Del Ray" trim option was available for 210 two-door sedans.
Also, a limited production two-door station wagon, the "Nomad," was produced as a Bel Air. A fourth designation also was available in limited quantities -- the "El Morocco," a custom hand-build mimicking the Cadillac of the era.

More at link:
http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/head...evy/index.html

RamJet502 · 08-16-2007, 09:57 PM

The epitome of style

69Chevy · 08-16-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

The epitome of style

Amen! One car I will have in my lifetime is a 57 Bel Air, I've loved them since I was a little kid not so long ago.

spaz · 08-16-2007, 10:22 PM

such a well executed car from a great era. when i first saw a '57 in person it looked much smaller than i thought it would be, and i like it more because of that. It's about the size of a modern midsize sedan.
Are there any surviving Turboglide equipped cars?

Silverado14 · 08-17-2007, 09:00 AM

I have never been a big fan of fins, but with the '57 Chevy, they got as close to the perfect design (in my humble opinion) as any car before or since! If not the best looker of time, certainly the best of the low priced cars. Ed Cole and Co. will always be heros of mine (as an art major)... Timeless!

2000 GTP · 08-17-2007, 09:14 AM

This will be fun to see. I'm going to that race this weekend.
Michigan always does different things like this because it the big 3's home track. It would be nice of the 57 was the pace car.

camaro_freak · 08-17-2007, 09:23 AM

the pinnacle of Chevrolet design... unfortuately not quite matched since then

EldoFan · 08-17-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by drew630

A fourth designation also was available in limited quantities -- the "El Morocco," a custom hand-build mimicking the Cadillac of the era.

I've never heard about that, sounds interesting though.........will have to see if I can dig up any pics/info

rsbaker · 08-17-2007, 10:21 AM

I have always preferred the 1955 Bel Air. I thought it was a much more elegant design. My dream car would be a 1955 convertible in Turquoise and white. The 1955 Nomad in silver and white would come in a close 2nd. For me the 1957 Chevrolet was a bit over top design wise.

prowlerjc · 08-17-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

I've never heard about that, sounds interesting though.........will have to see if I can dig up any pics/info

Collectible Automobile did a feature on th Morocco years ago. Maybe Hudson could help out with the date.

Carguy · 08-17-2007, 11:05 AM

One of the BEST EVER!!

jfnz24 · 08-17-2007, 11:19 AM

I soooo want one....but by that time, they will have gone up in value....being 60 years old

69Firebird400 · 08-17-2007, 11:22 AM

While the '57 Chevy itself is THE iconic classic car, and I love them, and also appreciate that NASCAR is putting decals on the current race cars to look like them, I must say that they look ridiculous on the rounded shape of an Impala/Monte Carlo or whatever they are.

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Bravada · 08-17-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

The epitome of style

NOT with those wheels...

AndrewGS · 08-17-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravada

NOT with those wheels...

Hell yes with those wheels! Modern billet and polished wheels look great on these cars.

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drew630 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pulaski TN Drives: 04 Silverado Z71 Posts: 2,809	GM returns to yesteryear with '57 Chevy at Michigan Even at 50 years old, the '57 Chevy is a legend -- and many Chevrolet drivers will pay tribute to the classic model this weekend at Michigan. Many Chevy drivers will run special paint schemes to commemorate the car's 50th anniversary, including defending Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Martin Truex Jr. Also in keeping with the '50s theme, J.J. Yeley's No. 18 Chevy will sport the original Interstate Batteries logo. The '57 Chevrolet was available in three official trim levels: the base-model "one-fifty" series, the mid-range "two-ten" series, and the upscale Bel Air series. An upscale "Del Ray" trim option was available for 210 two-door sedans. Also, a limited production two-door station wagon, the "Nomad," was produced as a Bel Air. A fourth designation also was available in limited quantities -- the "El Morocco," a custom hand-build mimicking the Cadillac of the era. More at link: http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/head...evy/index.html __________________ My Current Ride: 2004 Z71 Silverado Family: Father 2007 Solstice, Mother 2003 Envoy XL & Bro 2004 Z71 Silverado

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Silverado14 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 144	Re: GM returns to yesteryear with '57 Chevy at Michigan I have never been a big fan of fins, but with the '57 Chevy, they got as close to the perfect design (in my humble opinion) as any car before or since! If not the best looker of time, certainly the best of the low priced cars. Ed Cole and Co. will always be heros of mine (as an art major)... Timeless!

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