BUSCH 45026 - Chevrolet Bel Air '57, yellow

BUSCH 45026 - Chevrolet Bel Air '57, yellow

Nothing ventured, nothing gained! The design of the '57 Bel Air dates back to 1953, when it was considered too "daring." Chevrolet pursued a rather cautious model policy in this matter. The predecessor models of the '55 and '56 do indeed appear rather staid compared to the more distinctive '57, but the basic lines were retained. The nickname "Bel Air" was already borne by the hardtop coupe of the Two-Ten series of the 1952 model year, which was then used a year later for its own series with serial number 2400C. Even at the time of its release, the Bel Air was considered Chevrolet's absolute top model. The Bel Air could be equipped with many extras such as air conditioning, power steering, servo pump, and automatic transmission, and from 1955 even with a V8 engine. In addition to the two- and four-door sedan, coupe, and station wagon, it was also available as a convertible with a fabric roof or as a hardtop. With this model, Chevrolet hit the mark when it came to the fashion tastes of the era. The '57 model with its fintail was particularly stylish and remains highly sought after by classic car enthusiasts today. The fact that the car also offered plenty of space and was very fuel-efficient resulted in the Bel-Air being sold at exactly 702,226 units. Since the base version of the fintail was priced between $2,239 and $3,465, the vehicle was also quite affordable compared to competing models. The 1:87 model of the Bel Air is also available in many variants, enriching the collector scene with beautiful, harmoniously colored miniatures.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	BUSCH
Item number:	45026
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4001738450262
Product Type:	Vehicles
Age recommendation:	from 14 years
WEEE No.:	DE 41143719