N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
It would make a head-turning cruiser for weekend trips or a unique addition to any enthusiast's collection.
Equipment and features: As well as its upgraded powertrain, this Bel Air also features upgraded suspension, modern conveniences, and is fully registered and engineered in NSW as a six-seater. · Finished in Metallic Silver over a Grey interior, featuring chrome accents all around the exterior. · The 423 stroker V8 engine features Dart heads and an aftermarket camshaft, and Holley Sniper EFI with braided lines (with digital in-car display for tuning and extra monitoring), while the T400 gearbox is rated for up to 800hp with a 3500 stall converter, and is complemented by a 12-bolt 30-spline Eaton Detroit locker with 3.45 diff gears. There is also a B&M shifter and a transmission cooler. · Aftermarket extractors have been installed, including a 3-inch dual exit exhaust with crossover piping to the rear. · The car also features adjustable Q1 shocks all around, upgraded front upper and lower arms with drop spindles, upgraded front disc brakes with a dual-circuit Wilwood master cylinder, rack-and-pinion power steering with a Hydratrak system, Vintage Air heating and air conditioning, an upgraded aluminium radiator with dual staged thermos fans and Davies Craig temperature controller, MSD ignition, an upgraded stereo system, a 100L stainless steel fuel tank, a modernised speed-controlled wiper conversion, and a tilt-adjustable and collapsible steering column. · The dashboard cluster features Autometer gauges with additional gauges to monitor engine vitals. · It is fully registered and engineered in NSW as a six-seater, including six seat belts with child seat buckles on the parcel tray.
Condition: Specific notes: the paintwork shows signs of stone chips on the front and wear marks around the doors. The prior paintwork was carried out when the car was restored when still in the USA.
Service history: The seller states that it was most recently serviced in January 2026 at an indicated 13,200 miles. This included a service of the gearbox and diff, and attention to the engine seals to rectify leaks. · A full drivetrain service was reportedly carried out around 12 months ago, including renewal of all fluids. · The hydraulic pump was previously replaced and a new air-conditioning compressor was also recently fitted.
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This Chevrolet Bel Air is an extensively customised and significantly upgraded example of the iconic American classic.
- 02It is now powered by a 6.9-litre (423ci stroker) V8 SBC engine, sending power to the rear wheels via a three-speed TCI T400 automatic transmission.
- 03First registered in 1957 and delivered within the USA, it is now registered in Australia.
- 04The odometer indicates 13,338 miles, and the seller believes this is likely the distance covered since it was restored while still in the USA.
- 05As well as its upgraded powertrain, this Bel Air also features upgraded suspension, modern conveniences, and is fully registered and engineered in NSW as a six-seater.
- 06Finished in Metallic Silver over a Grey interior, featuring chrome accents all around the exterior.
- 07The 423 stroker V8 engine features Dart heads and an aftermarket camshaft, and Holley Sniper EFI with braided lines (with digital in-car display for tuning and extra monitoring), while the T400 gearbox is rated for up to 800hp with a 3500 stall converter, and is complemented by a 12-bolt 30-spline Eaton Detroit locker with 3.45 diff gears. There is also a B&M shifter and a transmission cooler.
- 08Aftermarket extractors have been installed, including a 3-inch dual exit exhaust with crossover piping to the rear.
- 09The car also features adjustable Q1 shocks all around, upgraded front upper and lower arms with drop spindles, upgraded front disc brakes with a dual-circuit Wilwood master cylinder, rack-and-pinion power steering with a Hydratrak system, Vintage Air heating and air conditioning, an upgraded aluminium radiator with dual staged thermos fans and Davies Craig temperature controller, MSD ignition, an upgraded stereo system, a 100L stainless steel fuel tank, a modernised speed-controlled wiper conversion, and a tilt-adjustable and collapsible steering column.
- 10The dashboard cluster features Autometer gauges with additional gauges to monitor engine vitals.
- 11Please note: the number plates are not included in the sale.
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