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57 Chevrolet 150 Handyman Sedan Interior
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57 Chevrolet 150 Handyman Sedan Interior
You could order any trim level of '57 loaded (or unloaded) with options. This stripper one-fifty handyman sedan sports radio delete, no clock, heat (optional in '57), a powerglide automatic and a dual quad 283.
57 Chevrolet Dual Quad 283
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57 Chevrolet Dual Quad 283
Because fuel injection was expensive and difficult to tune, the dual carb option was more popular in '57. Buyers had a choice between the hydraulic cammed 240HP 283 or the hot 270HP solid lifter equipped motor. These engines could be ordered in any body style, including the 150 handyman sedans.
Air ConditioningElectric Fender AntennaManual Fender Antenna
Autronic Eye Headlamp ControlFront/Rear Basket UnitsSeatbelts
Wiring Junction BlockSafetylight BracketPower Brakes
Locking Gas CapContinental Wheel CarrierElectric Clock
CompassFull Wheel CoversBumper Cushion
Tissue DispenserGasoline Filter UnitLicense Plate Frame
GlareshadesTinted Safety GlassBumper Guards
Door Edge GuardsShoulder HarnessHeater & Defroster
Horn w/ 3rd NoteTool KitKool Kooshion
Back-up LampsCourtesy LampsCigarette Lighter
Floor MatsOutside Rearview MirrorsInsie Non-glare Rearview Mirror
Vanity Visor MirrorBody Sill MouldingLower Trunk Lid Edge Moulding
Radio: Manual, Push Button, or Wonder BarArmrestsSafetylight with Mirror
Radiator Insect ScreenPower-positioned Front SeatElectric Shaver
Door Handle ShieldsParking Brake SignalRear Seat Speaker
Wheel SpinnersHand Portable SpotlightPower Steering
Vacuum TankWhitewall TiresVentshades
Traffic Light ViewerOutside VisorsInside Visors
Windshield Washer (push button or foot-operated)Electric-power WindowsElectric Windshield Wipers

57 Chevrolet Custom Nomad
This Nomad of Dave and Sally... 
   
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57 Chevrolet Custom Nomad
This Nomad of Dave and Sally Orlow first graced the pages of Super Chevyin the April '82 issue. It has a great set of flames and is still goingstrong today.
57 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The two-ten two-door station... 
   
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57 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The two-ten two-door station wagon had 17,528 produced. The one-fiftyseries had 14,740 sales. They are rare today and oh-so-cool. Note thewheels, deep window tint, and red fuzzy dice.
BODY STYLECURB WEIGHTLIST PRICEPRODUCTION
Sedan, two-door3,211$1,96670,774
Sedan, four-door3,236$2,04852,266
Sedan, Utility3,163$1,8858,300
Handyman, two-door wagon3,406$2,30714,740

BODY STYLECURB WEIGHTLIST PRICEPRODUCTION
Sedan, two-door3,225$2,122162,090
Sedan, four-door3,270$2,174260,401
Townsman, four-door wagon3,461$2,456127,803
Sport Sedan, four-door hardtop3,320$2,27016,178
Beauville, four-door wagon3,561$2,56321,083
Delray, coupe3,220$2,16225,644
Handyman, two-door wagon3,406$2,40217,528
Sport Coupe, hardtop3,260$2,20422,631

BODY STYLECURB WEIGHTLIST PRICEPRODUCTION
Sedan, two-door3,232$2,23862,751
Sedan, four-door3,276$2,290254,331
Townsman, four-door wagon3,460$2,58027,375
Sport Sedan, four-door hardtop3,340$2,364137,672
Nomad, two-door wagon3,465$2,7576,103
Convertible, coupe3,409$2,51147,562
Sport Coupe, hardtop3,278$2,299166,426

57 Chevrolet Fuel Injection
Vince Piggins, head of Chevrolet's... 
   
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57 Chevrolet Fuel Injection
Vince Piggins, head of Chevrolet's Product Promotion Department, lovedthis photo and wished to see it in print whenever possible. It was takenat the Pure Oil Fuel Economy Trials in 1957. This fuel-injected '57 gotwell over 20 mpg and won first place. Vince passed away in 1985, and wededicate this photo to him.
YEARCHEVYFORD
19541,414,3521,394,762
19551,830,0291,764,523
19561,621,0051,373,542
19571,522,5361,522,408
19581,255,9351,038,560

57 Chevrolet Belair Hardtop
This black sport sedan is... 
   
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57 Chevrolet Belair Hardtop
This black sport sedan is like new and loaded. Holmen,Wisconsin's Jim Carlson once dated his wife Sandi in an identical '57.You know the rest. Note the dash-mounted, inside rearview mirror. Thecar was born in California and raised in Arizona. It's primo andrust-free.

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