57 Belvedere Coupe
Jfhelfrich
Posted 2019-05-12 2:05 PM (#582061)
Subject: 57 Belvedere Coupe


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Just sharing a few photos of the car I picked up last month.
Polished up pretty nicely.
I was astonished to find out that the search tune radio, cigar lighter and air conditioning all work.
Built in Evansville, and brought back home 62 years later.



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mstrug
Posted 2019-05-12 2:20 PM (#582062 - in reply to #582061)
Subject: Re: 57 Belvedere Coupe



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Nice car! The single side trim is unique. It looks classy that way.


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Finsinthemirror
Posted 2019-05-12 2:29 PM (#582064 - in reply to #582062)
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GREAT car! It's a very attractive Plymouth with the single trim and some excellent options including A/C! What's up with the 3 antennas? Do you have the build sheet from FCA? It looks like it has pwr steering, pwr brakes, power-pack, jiffy jet washer, search-tune radio, A/C, safety package, solex glass, bumper wings, twin mirrors, and real antennas.
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Jfhelfrich
Posted 2019-05-12 2:31 PM (#582066 - in reply to #582061)
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Thanks!
I agree. I haven't seen too many with the single spear.
Simple, elegant and different.
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Jfhelfrich
Posted 2019-05-12 2:39 PM (#582067 - in reply to #582061)
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I don't have the build sheet on it.
Other than running the serial number and body number, the car's history is still kind of a mystery to me.
I can only imagine that the duel antennas were added on. Though, they are hooked up.
All other options you listed are there.... No power pack.
Still learning my way around it.
By far, the nicest classic I have owned, to date.

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SaratogaFan
Posted 2019-05-12 5:18 PM (#582073 - in reply to #582061)
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Beautiful Car! I have only seen one other 57 Belvie with no sport stripe and just the one side trim spear. It is nice. looks like your also has a body colored roof. Not unknown but also more rare.
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sidesho_bob1961
Posted 2019-05-12 5:38 PM (#582077 - in reply to #582061)
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I really like it...please leave it the way it is....well, maybe remove the front fender antenna...LOL
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ronbo97
Posted 2019-05-12 10:27 PM (#582082 - in reply to #582077)
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Can you post a photo of the engine compartment ?

It appears that this car was restored at some point. Steering wheel was refurbished. Also, the area of the fender behind the grill should be blacked out, even on a white car , IIRC.

Still, it's really nice and very unusual to see a non-sporttone car as well-optioned as this one.

Ron

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Finsinthemirror
Posted 2019-05-12 10:47 PM (#582083 - in reply to #582082)
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Ron,
Only 1958 cars got the black paint behind the headlamps, maybe late 57 cars but I haven't seen many. I'd love to see the FCA build sheet for this car, very cool!
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Jfhelfrich
Posted 2019-05-13 12:15 AM (#582090 - in reply to #582061)
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It really doesn't matter to me if there has been work done.
The car runs well, is straight and solid.
I make no claims as to what is original and what is not.
I just want to enjoy it as long as possible.



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Finsinthemirror
Posted 2019-05-13 1:17 AM (#582091 - in reply to #582090)
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That's not a 4 barrel carb and dual exhausts? Gosh that thing is CLEAN! What a great car.
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