Wow..a '57 Bel Air fuelie with power windows, super rare!! By the mid '60's you gotta wonder how many Rochester F.I. units were removed because of problems that the local mechanic couldn't figure out, and just tossed or never seen again. Great car and great video Lou!!!! You're the master at bringing us cool cars to look at!
Hi Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, I'd think a lot of those Fuel Injection units were taken off. Appreciate the kind words "You're the master at bringing us cool cars to look at!" :-) Lou
What a nice 57' Belair! Brings back memories..dad had a 57' 210 wagon..I remember sitting behind the wheel pretending I was driving!..that dash looks familiar..Thanks Lou
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No question as to why this GM (stone) would have won awards. Exceptional at every level. That paint job though …seriously folks. When you can park a black car in full sun and still see perfection. Wow. Congrats. Respect. 👍🇨🇦
Wow! What a beauty! That 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air 283 Fuelie looks awesome in it's Tuxedo Black paint job! It's rare to see a fuel injected 283 with a 2-speed Powerglide slush box automatic transmission behind it. It sounds extremely healthy and performs well on the road. Most fuel injected cars were equipped with a manual transmission either a 3-speed on the tree, or a 4-speed on the floor. This 1957 Bel-Air is in pristine condition. Another awesome find Lou!
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Good day Lou, What an absolutely rare find in all the right combo. You can never go wrong Tuxedo Black with Chrome. Thanks for showing us Lou. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Australia / Melbourne. 👍 😊 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
Good day Louis, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) I agree with you a great color of lots of chrome. You're welcome. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
Ah Lou, you're a man after my own heart! I love almost everything on wheels, but I started loving classic cars with the '57 Chevy and it will always be my favorite. The car is perfection in my eyes. Say what you want about the longer, lower, sleeker Fords and Mopar's of the day, but as far as cool factor? Give it up trying to compete with this car. The 1950's on wheels! You hear "Rock Around The Clock" playing in your head when you look at it! :)
Thank you for showcasing this iconic '57. It's been my favorite car since I was 6 years old. It brings back memories of my childhood when these cars were daily drivers.
Hi GMP NY, Happy to share a "favorite" car of yours with you :-) You're welcome. If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou 1957 Chevrolet" I think you'll see more you enjoy, Lou
When I was a little boy...my Aunt and Uncle had one of these. A Bel Air, but probably not a Fuelie. I believe the one they had was four doors, but it was definitey black. My Aunt Alice did NOT drive, a lot of housewives in those days did not drive. However, she was bold! Unbeknownst to any of us, including her husband, she started by starting it up and driving it back and forth on their driveway. Then she pulled it out and drove around the block. After venturing futher and further, she drove to our house one day. She was so proud of herself for teaching herself how to drive in 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. Don't remember what her husband thought, but he was not too pleased, I'm sure. Another Aunt and Uncle had a black 1958 Chevy. Not sure which model.... Fun to see your video and detail that you always give. This brought back good memories of my Aunt Alice driving her Chevy!
Lou another Homerun, I don't know where you find them but you do. Great stuff! This car is AS RARE AS THEY COME FIRST YEAR FOR FUEL INJECTION FROM CHEVY.
¡Este Chevrolet Bel Air "Fuel Injected" de 1957 luce hasta más reluciente de cuando estaba en agencia! En verdad que esa combinación de negro con plata, junto a sus adornos en cromado, lo hacen ver fantástico. También la combinación interior, en negro y plata, no pudo ser mejor (mención especial, para ese ingenioso mecanismo de bisagra del marco de la puerta, que se extiende y recoge al abrir y cerrarla). ¡Estuvo placentero el día para pasear en esta joya sobre ruedas! Me encantó la perspectiva de frente, viendo el capo con esos dos sendos cohetes cromados recorriendo el camino... ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!
Hi Jaime, I agree, the black & chrome really look good. Nice ride, and fun looking down the hood of this car with those two rockets leading the way. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
The iconic '57 Chevy..very nice. Did you know that Ford out sold Chevy in 1957 model year? Ford sold 1,522,406 cars in '57, while Chevy sold 1,515,177. Have a blessed day!
Oh, you should read my comments on how much I HATE continental kits on '57 Chevys, AND the horrid extra bumper guards, fender skirts and the dorky (lower front fender) mirrors. Unfortunately, these were/are "legit" options Chevy had at the time for the car. Seems more are bogged down with this crap by restorers than 30+ years ago. It's not my imagination.
Cadillac was the first car with the tail fin in 48'. In 56' Plymouth was the first car to do the full size tail fin. In 57' Chevy was the first car to do it right.
I had a 283/ 270 hp. I changed the hydrolic lifters to solid lifters . Changed the cam to 3/4 racing can . Came with two four barrel Rochester carbs with progressive linkage . Duel point distributer .
Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Sounds like a FUN car. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
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Beautiful 57 fuely. Being a 150 post fan takes nothing away from my appreciation of this car. Also, like you said, the color combo is awesome. Nice to see something beside red. ;) I enjoyed this one Lou. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Hi Jay, Happy to read "What a car!" :-) Glad to read you noticed something new. I'll do my best to share the cars with you. You do your best to watch the commercials before & after the video so I can get paid and keep sharing the videos, Lou
Lou, did you have flashbacks to the Sierra Gold 57 Chevy fuelie you drove a year ago that stalled when you pulled out? This black one ran a whole lot better. Gomer and Aunt Bee didn't have to get out and push. 😁 These cars were still daily drivers when I was a kid and this one is restored beautifully.
Hi Jonathan NC, This one was running and that one was stalling, so a much more enjoyable ride. Happy to read you remember that video too :-) That was a funny outcome, Lou
This one has the 250 horsepower fuel injection hydraulic lifters and automatic. You can tell not only because it is automatic. The air intake off the air cleaner hangs down.
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The Bel Air started in 1950 with the "Blue Flame" Inline-6 or the "Thriftmaster" Inline-6, also being featured on the 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette. The car's name originates from the Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles. For the 1955 model year, it gained a facelift, featuring a new front and rear along with a new paintjob. For the front end, it featured a Ferrari-like appearance for the 1955-1956 model years (Rectangular grille, circular [1955] and square [1956] dual beam headlights]). For 1957, it gained the most iconic front end, making it the most iconic Bel Air. The front end had two Chevrolet badges at the front, bullet fins, and moved dual beam headlights. The engines that were available in the 1955-1957 Bel Air in terms of V8 were the 265 Cubic Inch V8 and 283 Cubic Inch V8 (4.3 Litre and 4.6 Litre V8). There were two other variants of the Bel Air, the Chevrolet 150 and the Chevrolet 210. The Chevrolet 150 was the lowest end model and the cheapest model, while the 210 was a step up from the 150, but still below the Bel Air in terms of features and price. Both the 150 and 210 were replaced with the Chevrolet Biscayne for the 1959 model year, which would last for 1972 in the United States, but 1974 in Canada.
As always, Lou, stellar video. One thing I would have liked to have heard was where and how he obtained this car. Also you consistently show every plate and sticker with the star being the jack instructions yet you seemingly are ambivalent when it comes to something as rare as power windows on a 50's mid priced car. That feature is almost as rare as the fuel injection. Was everything on the car when he purchased it and if not what parts did he have to acquire and how difficult were they to find? Did he also do the interior? The Rochester fuel injection is notoriously difficult to keep in working order. Does he do his own adjustments and has that been a problem for him? Lou just some things that would make your Car Stories more interesting and entertaining. My opinion but your show.
Hi Bill, I'm ambivalent to a lot of things, and yet all the Viewers like you who enjoy the Channel regardless of my short comings. Not sure about all your questions, however Mike doesn't seem to have an issue with the fuel injection system, Lou
Ahi Va mi auto! Tuve un 57 como ese con motor 6 y trasmision O.D Lo cambie por el Impala hace 32años ...Las dos puertas quedaban chicas para 4 niños peleadores Saluda a su dueño y dile de mi parte que lo envidio
Me gusta el carro; está muy bonito; Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Coupé 1957 Fuel Injection; es un carro de la vieja escuela; es ahorrador de gasolina; se ve muy bonito y conservado con el paso del tiempo; primera vez qué veo ésa antigüedad sobre ruedas; primer carro en obtener motor Fuel Injection; enciende en frío sin problemas; está muy bonito el carro; saludos y buenas noches.
Most fuel injection cars of that era, were unreliable and where converted to carburetors. The top engine was 283 Cubic inches and 283 HP. My mom's story was she was 8 yrs old when her dad brought home a black and yellow Nomad brand new. 6 kids and counting, made it impractical.
Really love this '57 Bel Air sport coupe Lou, and a nice belated birthday present for me (born 5/26/57). Always a favorite since I was a small child. The flawless paint with the chrome is perfection. The car has the original (or original style) rear view outside mirrors, and noticed the power windows, not common back then. Most importantly it follows the 'less is more' sense of restoration. The Bel Air siding continuing along the bottom of the trunk looks sharp. Too many '57's are bogged down with the really ugly continental kit, fender skirts, hideous bumper guards (front & back), and the awful extra fender mirrors further down the fenders that look HORRIBLE. It's particularly common on the convertibles. The really sad thing is these grotesque add-ons were legitimate "options" that could be ordered going back to when the cars were new, and either a lot of people did then, or they've been added in recent years by new owners who think it's a good idea with these accessories (unfortunately) still available. Anyway, this one is an example of what the car should like: no distracting, interfering, disgusting, and completely unnecessary garbage.
@@loucostabile Thank you Lou for all you do.Such a beautiful morning in (what I presume is) upper state New York. The car looking right at home in that countryside.
Even more rare is a fuelie 4 speed car. More rare than that is a fuelie 4 speed convertible. I/we restored one of those. Turquoise/white car that was sold for huge buck$ and shipped to Germany.
Hi Gilbert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Me gusta el carro; un Chevrolet Bel Air 1957; me hace falta cada día; cuándo se estabilize todo en Venezuela mi país; cuándo pueda si Dios quiere; voy a mandar a traer un carro así; para aprender a manejar y mantenerlo; llevarlo de vez en cuándo para el trabajo; para enseñarle el carro a mis amigas Dayana y Dayenis; para qué conozcan el carro; está muy bonito me hace falta cada día; para desplazarme a dónde quiera salir; talvez irme de viaje; o hacer diligencias en el pueblo o en Maracaibo; es un carro ahorrador de gasolina; se qué me hace falta cada día; saludos y buenas noches.
As a teen in 57, I had a friend who's rich mommie bought him one like this. Color, fuelie, etc. He got out run by some one and pulled the injection off for 2 4s. He got beat again and the car caught fire and was destroyed. I was told it was owner arson. Still makes me sick to think about that stupid young spoiled kid.🦇
Hi DustBat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Sad to read the end result :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Hey lou! I just love cars like you! I sent u a reply about a 57 Chevy. I said it didn't come with turn signals. Your reply was, hmmm.. I still laugh at that. Thanks for showing all the beautiful cars!
I would stop asking peoples last names because thieves could look up the last name, get an address and steal the car. Sure they can easily follow the guy home and steal it later. It’s odd that GM didn’t offer the FI System on all V8’s. Maybe it wasn’t as good as they said it was.
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
Gorgeous !!
The fact the owner did the work himself makes it even better!
Great offering, Lou.
Hi Glen, Happy to read "Gorgeous !!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Nice fuelie! It looks gorgeous in Tuxedo Black and all of its glistening chrome. Well done, Mr. Polsinelli, and thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read "looks gorgeous" :-) I think so too. You're welcome, Lou
😍Love that '57, great vid Lou!!!!!!!!!!!!👍
Happy to read you "Love that '57" :-) My pleasure sharing with you THOTTLE POWER!
WOW ! Gotta LOVE a 1957 Fuel Injected Bel Air ! Especially Black ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to fuel up your day with this Fuelie :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice lou
:-)
wow!... a beauty to behold !... great find.... ive never seen one this original showroom new
Hi Martin, High praise :-) Lou
That car has all the options kudos to him for doing a outstanding job on restoration of iconic car
HI Larry, Happy to read you appreciate this restoration work :-) Lou
Wow..a '57 Bel Air fuelie with power windows, super rare!! By the mid '60's you gotta wonder how many Rochester F.I. units were removed because of problems that the local mechanic couldn't figure out, and just tossed or never seen again. Great car and great video Lou!!!! You're the master at bringing us cool cars to look at!
Hi Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, I'd think a lot of those Fuel Injection units were taken off. Appreciate the kind words "You're the master at bringing us cool cars to look at!" :-) Lou
What a nice Chevy - just love it. Great restoration.
Thanks for documenting these classics for us Lou!
Hi Jeff, My pleasure sharing this "nice Chevy" with you :-) Appreciate your support! You're welcome, Lou
What a nice 57' Belair! Brings back memories..dad had a 57' 210 wagon..I remember sitting behind the wheel pretending I was driving!..that dash looks familiar..Thanks Lou
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
It doesn't get any better than Mike's 57 fuel injected BelAir . Well done to Mike and thanks for sharing Lou.
I agree Michael!!!
High praise :-) You're welcome Michael.
This was one of the best cars you've ever featured Lou! Another 😍😍😍😍😍 ! Thank you!
High praise motorTranz! You're welcome, Lou
How sweet it is!!! I love 57 Chevys..Dagmar, Marilyn, and Jayne..lol and it's a fuelie to boot!
Happy to read "How sweet it is!!!" :-)
🙋♂️THANKS LOU,MIKE, FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL 🤩…ICONIC…DEFINITELY IS THE RIGHT WORD 👍🤗💚💚💚
Happy to share this "ICONIC" car with you :-) You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long
Absolutely beautiful ' I love the fuel injection badges 'and the gold on black .
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. I love the badges too :-)
No question as to why this GM (stone) would have won awards. Exceptional at every level. That paint job though …seriously folks. When you can park a black car in full sun and still see perfection. Wow.
Congrats. Respect.
👍🇨🇦
High praise :-)
This guy sure did a fantastic job restoring this car. It lools perfect
I agree.
A beautiful car and one of my favorites.Thanks for the treat Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to read this model is one of your favorites :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow! What a beauty! That 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air 283 Fuelie looks awesome in it's Tuxedo Black paint job! It's rare to see a fuel injected 283 with a 2-speed Powerglide slush box automatic transmission behind it. It sounds extremely healthy and performs well on the road. Most fuel injected cars were equipped with a manual transmission either a 3-speed on the tree, or a 4-speed on the floor. This 1957 Bel-Air is in pristine condition. Another awesome find Lou!
Hi Michael, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
I thought 1960 was the first year of the 4 on the floor full size Chevy
Thnx for sharing Lou. Nothing like a Black 57 Fuelie Belair
You're welcome Felix :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you.
I had a white one w/black-silver interior. like this when I was in High School in 1960. Too cool for words !
Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Beautiful Car ! Great Job Mike ! As A Previuos Owner Of A 1957 BelAir It Does My Heart Good To See This Prime Example . Thank You For This Video !
Hi Rick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Lou - beautiful 1957 Bel Air 😊
Robert - Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Good day Lou,
What an absolutely rare find in all the right combo.
You can never go wrong Tuxedo Black with Chrome.
Thanks for showing us Lou.
Cheers
Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Australia / Melbourne. 👍 😊 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
Good day Louis, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) I agree with you a great color of lots of chrome. You're welcome. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
Beauty '57 with all the right stuff! Thanks guys, awesome collectible 👍
Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, what as great looking Chevy, absolutely beautiful.👍👍.
Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Chevy :-) Lou
That color and side aluminum is really awesome. !!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Nothing better than deep shiny black paint and gleaming chrome! Beautiful job by the owner! Thank you again, Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
A BLACK ‘57 Chevy!! Just my kind of car Lou!! Just toss me the keys!! 😆👍🏾🔥😎
LET'S GO Gmoney!
Ah Lou, you're a man after my own heart! I love almost everything on wheels, but I started loving classic cars with the '57 Chevy and it will always be my favorite. The car is perfection in my eyes. Say what you want about the longer, lower, sleeker Fords and Mopar's of the day, but as far as cool factor? Give it up trying to compete with this car. The 1950's on wheels! You hear "Rock Around The Clock" playing in your head when you look at it! :)
Hi Joseph, Happy to read the 57 Chevy is a favorite for you :-) My pleasure sharing this Icon with you, Lou
Thank you for showcasing this iconic '57. It's been my favorite car since I was 6 years old. It brings back memories of my childhood when these cars were daily drivers.
Hi GMP NY, Happy to share a "favorite" car of yours with you :-) You're welcome. If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou 1957 Chevrolet" I think you'll see more you enjoy, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you Lou. I'll check them out. Your videos are always top notch.
When I was a little boy...my Aunt and Uncle had one of these. A Bel Air, but probably not a Fuelie. I believe the one they had was four doors, but it was definitey black. My Aunt Alice did NOT drive, a lot of housewives in those days did not drive. However, she was bold! Unbeknownst to any of us, including her husband, she started by starting it up and driving it back and forth on their driveway. Then she pulled it out and drove around the block. After venturing futher and further, she drove to our house one day. She was so proud of herself for teaching herself how to drive in 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. Don't remember what her husband thought, but he was not too pleased, I'm sure. Another Aunt and Uncle had a black 1958 Chevy. Not sure which model.... Fun to see your video and detail that you always give. This brought back good memories of my Aunt Alice driving her Chevy!
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful car Lou thanks for showing it.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Mike! A nice Irish kid! He has a wonderful car!!!!!!!
Happy to read you enjoy this "wonderful car!!!!!!!" :-)
Lou another Homerun, I don't know where you find them but you do. Great stuff! This car is AS RARE AS THEY COME FIRST YEAR FOR FUEL INJECTION FROM CHEVY.
Hi Edward, Happy to read this one went out of the park :-) Lou
¡Este Chevrolet Bel Air "Fuel Injected" de 1957 luce hasta más reluciente de cuando estaba en agencia! En verdad que esa combinación de negro con plata, junto a sus adornos en cromado, lo hacen ver fantástico. También la combinación interior, en negro y plata, no pudo ser mejor (mención especial, para ese ingenioso mecanismo de bisagra del marco de la puerta, que se extiende y recoge al abrir y cerrarla). ¡Estuvo placentero el día para pasear en esta joya sobre ruedas! Me encantó la perspectiva de frente, viendo el capo con esos dos sendos cohetes cromados recorriendo el camino... ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!
Hi Jaime, I agree, the black & chrome really look good. Nice ride, and fun looking down the hood of this car with those two rockets leading the way. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
The iconic '57 Chevy..very nice. Did you know that Ford out sold Chevy in 1957 model year? Ford sold 1,522,406 cars in '57, while Chevy sold 1,515,177. Have a blessed day!
Hi Gerry, Happy to share this "iconic "57 Chevy" :-) Blessing received. God bless you too, Lou
Fantastic Car Mike...so refreshing not to have a Continental Kit. Thanks Lou.
Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic Car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Oh, you should read my comments on how much I HATE continental kits on '57 Chevys, AND the horrid extra bumper guards, fender skirts and the dorky (lower front fender) mirrors. Unfortunately, these were/are "legit" options Chevy had at the time for the car. Seems more are bogged down with this crap by restorers than 30+ years ago. It's not my imagination.
Cadillac was the first car with the tail fin in 48'. In 56' Plymouth was the first car to do the full size tail fin. In 57' Chevy was the first car to do it right.
Hi Nicky Naime, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
Power windows and, from what I could tell, manual steering! Beautiful car!
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Love it! A great time for American cars imho.
Hi Bob, Happy to read "Love it!" :-) Lou
Very special find.
My pleasure sharing this one with you :-)
I had a 283/ 270 hp. I changed the hydrolic lifters to solid lifters . Changed the cam to 3/4 racing can . Came with two four barrel Rochester carbs with progressive linkage . Duel point distributer .
Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Sounds like a FUN car. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Wow this car is absolutely beautiful
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Beautiful 57 fuely. Being a 150 post fan takes nothing away from my appreciation of this car. Also, like you said, the color combo is awesome. Nice to see something beside red. ;) I enjoyed this one Lou. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I loved that model....
Nice !
I saw that beautiful paint and wondered who did it too; wish he was available to paint my 65 Fastback Mustang. -ha.
Hi dahmooren, Happy to read you appreciate the paint on this car. Hope your Mustang paint comes out just the way you like it, Lou
What a car! Never noticed the window trim flaps before, interesting. He is obviously talented, would be nice see his other cars. Great video.
Hi Jay, Happy to read "What a car!" :-) Glad to read you noticed something new. I'll do my best to share the cars with you. You do your best to watch the commercials before & after the video so I can get paid and keep sharing the videos, Lou
@@loucostabile Lou, I use Premium, I'm assuming thats an automatic for you as far as getting paid. I hope thats how it works.
Extraordinary car.
Hi Daniel, Happy to read "Extraordinary car" :-) Lou
Lou, did you have flashbacks to the Sierra Gold 57 Chevy fuelie you drove a year ago that stalled when you pulled out? This black one ran a whole lot better. Gomer and Aunt Bee didn't have to get out and push. 😁 These cars were still daily drivers when I was a kid and this one is restored beautifully.
Hi Jonathan NC, This one was running and that one was stalling, so a much more enjoyable ride. Happy to read you remember that video too :-) That was a funny outcome, Lou
Just Amazing, Wish it was a 4 Speed.
Happy to read "Just Amazing" :-)
Gorgeous!
:-)
My uncles first car was a brand new 57' Chevy in a sliver blue color.
Hi Nicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This one has the 250 horsepower fuel injection hydraulic lifters and automatic. You can tell not only because it is automatic. The air intake off the air cleaner hangs down.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Very rare 250 horse automatic hydraulic lifters most of the 57 fuelies were the 283 horse solid lifters manual trans only.
Hi Tony, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Gorgeous
Hi Tony R, Happy to read "Gorgeous" :-) Lou
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
The Bel Air started in 1950 with the "Blue Flame" Inline-6 or the "Thriftmaster" Inline-6, also being featured on the 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette. The car's name originates from the Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles. For the 1955 model year, it gained a facelift, featuring a new front and rear along with a new paintjob. For the front end, it featured a Ferrari-like appearance for the 1955-1956 model years (Rectangular grille, circular [1955] and square [1956] dual beam headlights]). For 1957, it gained the most iconic front end, making it the most iconic Bel Air. The front end had two Chevrolet badges at the front, bullet fins, and moved dual beam headlights. The engines that were available in the 1955-1957 Bel Air in terms of V8 were the 265 Cubic Inch V8 and 283 Cubic Inch V8 (4.3 Litre and 4.6 Litre V8).
There were two other variants of the Bel Air, the Chevrolet 150 and the Chevrolet 210. The Chevrolet 150 was the lowest end model and the cheapest model, while the 210 was a step up from the 150, but still below the Bel Air in terms of features and price. Both the 150 and 210 were replaced with the Chevrolet Biscayne for the 1959 model year, which would last for 1972 in the United States, but 1974 in Canada.
Hi Matthew, Thanks for sharing your knowledge and adding info to the Channel, Lou
Це авто - безпрограшний варіант класичного авто! Я інжектор на ньому бачу вперше! Дякую!
Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read this one is a Win / Win :-) Good news! Here is one more for you, Lou th-cam.com/video/RkukTLajUVU/w-d-xo.html
As always, Lou, stellar video. One thing I would have liked to have heard was where and how he obtained this car. Also you consistently show every plate and sticker with the star being the jack instructions yet you seemingly are ambivalent when it comes to something as rare as power windows on a 50's mid priced car. That feature is almost as rare as the fuel injection. Was everything on the car when he purchased it and if not what parts did he have to acquire and how difficult were they to find? Did he also do the interior? The Rochester fuel injection is notoriously difficult to keep in working order. Does he do his own adjustments and has that been a problem for him?
Lou just some things that would make your Car Stories more interesting and entertaining. My opinion but your show.
Hi Bill, I'm ambivalent to a lot of things, and yet all the Viewers like you who enjoy the Channel regardless of my short comings. Not sure about all your questions, however Mike doesn't seem to have an issue with the fuel injection system, Lou
I knew the 57' would be a classic even before it was a classic.
NICE !
Ahi Va mi auto! Tuve un 57 como ese con motor 6 y trasmision O.D Lo cambie por el Impala hace 32años ...Las dos puertas quedaban chicas para 4 niños peleadores Saluda a su dueño y dile de mi parte que lo envidio
Hi Juan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Me gusta el carro; está muy bonito; Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Coupé 1957 Fuel Injection; es un carro de la vieja escuela; es ahorrador de gasolina; se ve muy bonito y conservado con el paso del tiempo; primera vez qué veo ésa antigüedad sobre ruedas; primer carro en obtener motor Fuel Injection; enciende en frío sin problemas; está muy bonito el carro; saludos y buenas noches.
Hi Jose, Happy to read your comment and details you notice on this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Muchas gracias; está muy bonito el carro; Dios los bendiga
This car came with electric windows as well? BTW... Beautiful "57"!!!!
Not sure about the power windows, maybe a Viewer can share knowledge. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Most fuel injection cars of that era, were unreliable and where converted to carburetors. The top engine was 283 Cubic inches and 283 HP. My mom's story was she was 8 yrs old when her dad brought home a black and yellow Nomad brand new. 6 kids and counting, made it impractical.
HI musclecarfan74, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and your Nomad story too. Lou
Really love this '57 Bel Air sport coupe Lou, and a nice belated birthday present for me (born 5/26/57). Always a favorite since I was a small child. The flawless paint with the chrome is perfection. The car has the original (or original style) rear view outside mirrors, and noticed the power windows, not common back then. Most importantly it follows the 'less is more' sense of restoration. The Bel Air siding continuing along the bottom of the trunk looks sharp.
Too many '57's are bogged down with the really ugly continental kit, fender skirts, hideous bumper guards (front & back), and the awful extra fender mirrors further down the fenders that look HORRIBLE. It's particularly common on the convertibles. The really sad thing is these grotesque add-ons were legitimate "options" that could be ordered going back to when the cars were new, and either a lot of people did then, or they've been added in recent years by new owners who think it's a good idea with these accessories (unfortunately) still available. Anyway, this one is an example of what the car should like: no distracting, interfering, disgusting, and completely unnecessary garbage.
Hi Bob, Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you Lou for all you do.Such a beautiful morning in (what I presume is) upper state New York. The car looking right at home in that countryside.
Even more rare is a fuelie 4 speed car. More rare than that is a fuelie 4 speed convertible. I/we restored one of those. Turquoise/white car that was sold for huge buck$ and shipped to Germany.
That is a rare one for sure.
@@loucostabile It took us over 2 years to restore. It sold for $128,000. and that was several years ago. Not one ounce of plastic body filler either.
WOW wo no headers..? pooof..nice looking car thou I had one bak in the 60''s sounds great amen
Hi Gilbert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Me gusta el carro; un Chevrolet Bel Air 1957; me hace falta cada día; cuándo se estabilize todo en Venezuela mi país; cuándo pueda si Dios quiere; voy a mandar a traer un carro así; para aprender a manejar y mantenerlo; llevarlo de vez en cuándo para el trabajo; para enseñarle el carro a mis amigas Dayana y Dayenis; para qué conozcan el carro; está muy bonito me hace falta cada día; para desplazarme a dónde quiera salir; talvez irme de viaje; o hacer diligencias en el pueblo o en Maracaibo; es un carro ahorrador de gasolina; se qué me hace falta cada día; saludos y buenas noches.
Hi Jose, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou
As a teen in 57, I had a friend who's rich mommie bought him one like this. Color, fuelie, etc. He got out run by some one and pulled the injection off for 2 4s. He got beat again and the car caught fire and was destroyed. I was told it was owner arson. Still makes me sick to think about that stupid young spoiled kid.🦇
Hi DustBat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Sad to read the end result :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Dammit. That 57 Chevy didn't come with turn signals.
Hmmm.
Hey lou! I just love cars like you! I sent u a reply about a 57 Chevy. I said it didn't come with turn signals. Your reply was, hmmm.. I still laugh at that. Thanks for showing all the beautiful cars!
I would stop asking peoples last names because thieves could look up the last name, get an address and steal the car. Sure they can easily follow the guy home and steal it later. It’s odd that GM didn’t offer the FI System on all V8’s. Maybe it wasn’t as good as they said it was.
Hi John, Most people keep their car safer than their $ :-) Lou
That car is way too nice for me..... I'm good at getting them dirty, but terrible at keeping them clean.
Hi Gods own Drunk, A man has to know his limitations, Lou