Let’s be honest — the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the greatest cars ever built. The chrome, the fins, the V-8 rumble. It’s the car that made an entire generation fall in love with the automobile. And right now, Dream Giveaway is giving one of our readers the chance to own a concours-restored example — an award-winning ’57 Bel Air 2-Door Sedan in Harbor Blue that scored 950+ points out of 1,000 in competition.
This is not a restomod. Not a clone. It’s the real deal, restored to the standard it left the factory — and then some.
Meet the Car: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan
The ’57 Chevy needs no introduction in these pages, but this particular car deserves one anyway. Finished in Harbor Blue over a Black/Blue cloth and vinyl interior, it delivers exactly the color combination, presence, and period-correct personality that collectors dream about. Every chrome strip, every tailfin, every design detail is exactly as it should be — because this is a stock restoration, not an interpretation of one.
The restoration reportedly earned more than 950 points out of 1,000 in concours competition, putting it among the top-tier Tri-Five Chevrolets in the country. That score doesn’t happen by accident. It takes years of meticulous work, correct parts, and an obsessive attention to detail that separates a show-winning restoration from everything else.
Under the Hood: Dual Quads and the Legendary 283
Pop the hood and you’ll find one of the most iconic engine bay setups of the 1950s. The 283ci V-8 — running dual four-barrel carburetors and wearing the famous factory batwing air cleaner — produces 270 horsepower and makes every car show a two-part experience: the exterior gets a crowd, and the engine bay keeps them there. Power goes through a Powerglide automatic transmission for smooth, classic cruising.
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Rounding out the package, the Bel Air has been thoughtfully fitted with upgraded front disc brakes — a practical modern touch that doesn’t compromise the car’s originality but makes it genuinely usable on today’s roads. The Wonder Bar radio and dual power antennas complete the period-correct cockpit.
Full Spec Sheet
- 283ci V-8, 270 horsepower
- Dual four-barrel carburetors
- Factory batwing air cleaner
- Powerglide automatic transmission
- Harbor Blue exterior / Black-Blue cloth and vinyl interior
- Wonder Bar radio, dual power antennas
- Reproduction whitewall tires
- Upgraded front disc brakes
- 950+ concours points out of 1,000
The Winner Also Gets $20,000 Toward Taxes
Dream Giveaway makes the win even sweeter by paying $20,000 toward the federal prize taxes on behalf of the winner. So when you pull this Harbor Blue Bel Air into your garage, you won’t be reaching for your checkbook to cover the tax hit — you’ll be planning your first cruise.
How to Enter — and It Doesn’t Have to Cost Much
Entering is straightforward. Click here and make a donation for your chance to win — tickets start at just $3. The more tickets you grab, the more chances you have. Donation tiers go up to $5,000 for 7,200 tickets plus bonus entries.
We Want One of Our Readers Behind the Wheel
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of those cars that belongs in the hands of someone who truly appreciates it. We think that’s a Backfire News reader. So get your entries in, use the promo code, and give yourself the shot at owning one of the finest restored Tri-Five Chevrolets in existence.
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