A very rare 1957 Chevrolet Fuel Injected Convertible that Griffey's Hot Rods and Restorations has restored to the highest level...a very nice car...check it out!!
That is one sweet car! Now this is when cars were made! The new stuff although more advanced just can't match this. The 57 Chevy is one of the world's best, a timeless classic by Harley Earl.
I had a 57 Convertible back in 1967-68 but it was never this nice nor did it have all these accessories on it. Mine was baby blue. Very nice car. Thanks for the memories, Scottie.
I have a 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop my father in law gave me that was hot rodded in the early 1970's. I think the 57 Chevy is the best looking classic money can buy.
Excellent restoration. I like old vehicles restored to original or at least current to the era. Its nice to see what things were really like. A true piece of history. About that auto dimmer function. My dad recently told me one of his buddies had a 55 Caddy in the mid 1960's. It had that dimmer sensor on the dash. Not sure if it was age of the car, but it didn't seem to want to auto dim until too late to cause the oncoming driver irritation.
Right on...I'm sure that was when they were first working with it....Kinda gimmick back then...Standard equipment today...lol...Glad you enjoyed this one!
Wow! What a beautiful '57! Larry Griffey really knows his stuff! What ever the owner paid for Larry's amazing work was well worth the wait. Thanks Scottie for sharing this. Take Care! Jim
After reading and watching Stephen King's "Christine" I have absolutely fell in love with old vintage cars like this. Hopefully one day I'll own a 1957 black 2 door Chevy Bel Air
It's kind of depressing to see this car and realize they won't put that much time and effort into them today. Cars had so much character back in the day, now it's all about "MPG" and all the crap. I grew up in the wrong era haha.
A very fine example! Thank you for showing her. Would have liked a start up and idle to verfy fuel injection smoothness. I figured about 250,000 and was pretty close! Nice job! Not in the market but sure am greatful to see this all origi al Chevrolet from 57. I had a friend whos parents owned a fuel injected model. I was surprised fuel injection was even offered on an american car. Thanks for your showing this honey of a 57 chevy. Most appreciative! Enjoy!😅
Beautiful restoration. I like that it has the 3 speed manual transmission with the column shift. Those are so fun to drive. The black with red interior is another favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Actually the most obvious missing option is air conditioning. A $500 option on a $2500 car. Not many people ordered it. It is also missing the traffic viewer prism on the dash and the fuel injection air scoop. No power brakes, either. The tissue dispenser is where the trash bin is supposed to be. The tissue dispenser goes under the middle of the dash where the driver can reach it. The FI emblems are at least a 1/4 inch too high on the fenders.Door trim was straightened. supposed to be curved.
You have to appreciate the absolute attention to original detail, with factory over-spray and natural finish parts. Then treating the metal which was bare from the factory with a non-rust application yet with an original look. Jesus!
Originally, I don't believe this particular car sold for more than 3500 bucks LIST price. Today, it could fetch 180 and possibly 200 grand. It is very rare.
Makes me wonder if the car if it was made before or after I was born, 5/26/57. Probably 60% chance before. Anyway, it's always been my favorite favorite. Regardless of that, sometimes less is more. If I could magically "order one as new", it would be WITHOUT the front bumper guards, those outer rear view mirrors, fender skirts, the aluminum at the bottom of the trunk, and of course the continental kit. Without all that, it's perfect!
If you're referring to MY comment Scottie, I never said he did NOT spend all that money on this one, and it IS perfect for him! I never said it wasn't---at all---for him---anywhere in my comments. Please re-read what I said, I stated if I could order this car, that's my exact age, it would be without all of the "options" for the outside , I don't need to re-mention, and won't. This car, for this man, is exactly as he wants it, which is how it should be. Good enough of a re-explanation??
@@ScottieDTV I didn't know they made so few FI cars. My friend that has one here in Sidney, Oh. where I'm at is a Rochester FI guru, knowing these systems in/out for all years produced. Even modified it to work better and this mod accepted by NCRS
Great video, Scottie! A really neat car. It's got the padded dash, too. Black, red, silver or white convertibles only came with a red and silver interior by the way. All convertibles only had one interior color available. Sport Coupes could have 2 options, like black and silver or black and red for black cars. The underside of the trunk lid is glossier than factory.
I'm 71 and remember very well seeing my first 57 Chev. It was a white hardtop with blackwall tires....It had the 283/270 hp with solid lifters and it just sounded fast. Most guys went for the dual four barrel 270, 'cause it was faster and more dependable than the fueler...In '62, my brother bought that car...blueprinted and balanced the 283 and it did real well on the mean streets of Eugene...And I've had a lot of drunken discussions with dudes about whether they came with optional four speed...NO...It was three on the tree and a lot of them were converted, in the shop, to a Corvette 4-speed and Hurst shifter...Then they had to put a notch in the front seat for room to shift....
Not sure where that car had spent its life but is WAS somewhere that did not get a lot of snow. Upon graduating HS in 1964 in the Cincinnati area, I bought a '57 Chevy Convertible with the 'power pack' 283 with 3 on the tree. Even though it only had about 50K miles on it - there was rust everywhere. It took a fail amount of work to clean it up and give it a fresh coat of the Tropical Turquoise paint. Sold it when I got drafted in '66 to my friend Jim Thiel who went on to start Thiel Audio making very high end speaker systems.
that car is bad ass!!!! 1 fine piece of good ole american history....rite there!!! awesome...love it.....bet shell do a hell of a burnout to.....if ya wanted to pound on it!!!
Actually it's missing more than just the Autronic Eye (dimmer). The most obvious one being the lack of power vent windows. But still an amazingly well optioned and meticulously restored car. I really enjoyed the video!
If I remember correctly, the back up lights in the rear bumper were options as well. I am also thinking that the rubber tips on the front bumpers were an option, but I am not sure. It seems like my 57 did not have them, but that was a long time ago and I might not remember all the details correctly. Beautiful car and good video coverage.
I'm no expert but...I know that a dealer installed Remington electric razor was a dealer installed option ...But are you sure power vent windows were offered in 1957..the research I did does not show it as a factory option...you can now add them as a after market product... thanks for cking it out
Auto dim was on the 56 cadillac two door hardtops cause I had one bone stock that at the time. I did not know what it was worth, but it was only six years old and had whiskey dents from one end to the other so we drove it for a crew bus for five loggers. As far as not seeing one like your 57 chevy, this one was red and white and an easy check on cause it sat at the only chevy dealership in wasilla alaska for several years with a do not touch on it so it was from a distance of easy to see as it was right next to the parts counter in the show room for several years. I do know that it is not there now but it belonged to the owner of the dealership and a phone call would set it straight.. It said on the display; Every option available.. every one.... check it out. I haven't been in, in several years but someone does know there and it had trophies with it too.. only difference between yours and his is the color
Wow! like Wow! Fuel injected ok, power seats ok, auto dimmer what and ran sensor no way. Boy and I was impressed when I seen a auto dimmer on a 75 Cadillac.
I had a 57 4 door and another option that is not mentioned is that this year did not have as factory equiptment was reverse lights. Mine had chrome plated inserts.
Cliff notes: How did the fuel injection work? Was it sort of like ram air? Was that what created the pressure to spray the fuel? Did it have 8 injectors? Thanks!!! :)
resto mods are nice but its nice to see a original 57 once in a while. makes you appreciate the factory look.has griffy changed hands yet? I heard a guy that worked there was taking over.
That's a mighty nice '57 rag top. If I bought it, I'd remove the continental kit. Never liked them. 1968 is when the VIN first appeared in the corner of the dash/ windshield, Scottie. The fuel injected engine was not available with the Power Glide. Manual Trans only. I don't know why the car didn't have electric wipers. They were available.
+ScottieDTV In the reproduction world, its SO easy to "throw options" at these cars. Regardless, its nice to see what kind of options were available on a particular car.
John L Larry Griffey...The restorer of this car knows how to take one back to right...and verify it...This is not the first one he has done to this level....Glad you enjoyed this one!
NO, The FI on this car was a fuel rail system with individual cyl injectors. Kinda primative and hard to tune but a really fast car in the day. Chevy and Ford were in a HP race in those days. Ford had their Y block T bird motor. 312 cu in in '56 and could be equipped with a Paxton supercharger. Oh for the good old days!
POOOOOOF I was waiting for a joy ride it never happen bummerrrrrrr...great looking chevy thou eye had one bk inda day 2dr hatp v8 283 4brrl. 3pd stadard..amen
TALKING ABOUT THE AUTO-HEADLIGHT DIMMER, MOUNTED ON DASH, I KNOW FOR A FACT IT WAS AVAIL. IN 1954 ON OLDSMOBILE....SO IT WAS PROBABLY AVAIL. IN `57 ON CHEVY..? IT'S BEAUTIFUL !!
She was the "golden girl" of Chevrolet back in 1957. She's beautiful.
Right on...Thanks for checking this one out here!!
I never get tired of watching 55 56 and 57 chevy videos
+daniel rivera I have shot several search them at www.scottiedtv.com when you have time..
thank you
daniel rivera No problem....Hope you enjoy what I do!
That is one sweet car! Now this is when cars were made! The new stuff although more advanced just can't match this. The 57 Chevy is one of the world's best, a timeless classic by Harley Earl.
+Paul Kirkland Glad you enjoyed the video!
Dislikes really how could you not like the beauty of an American classic.
No idea...Glad you liked it!
I had a 57 Convertible back in 1967-68 but it was never this nice nor did it have all these accessories on it. Mine was baby blue. Very nice car. Thanks for the memories, Scottie.
Your welcome Brother...Glad you enjoyed it!!
I'd say that this is the nicest 1957 Chevy Bel Air I've ever seen in my life! And it runs good, too!
kjchicago1 One of the best examples on the planet for sure!
@@ScottieDTV I
@@ScottieDTV Well-Maintained and goes from 0-60
A car built with passion, great works of art, engineering marvel and a great beauty..
Right on!
I have a 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop my father in law gave me that was hot rodded in the early 1970's. I think the 57 Chevy is the best looking classic money can buy.
Cool..Thanks for checking this one out here!!
Man, that thing has all the options. What a beautiful car!
Great looking car, Surprised that one option is missing though, power brakes.
Got to thinking , the Fuel Injected Eng may not have the vacuum to run the power brakes.
Excellent restoration. I like old vehicles restored to original or at least current to the era. Its nice to see what things were really like. A true piece of history. About that auto dimmer function. My dad recently told me one of his buddies had a 55 Caddy in the mid 1960's. It had that dimmer sensor on the dash. Not sure if it was age of the car, but it didn't seem to want to auto dim until too late to cause the oncoming driver irritation.
Right on...I'm sure that was when they were first working with it....Kinda gimmick back then...Standard equipment today...lol...Glad you enjoyed this one!
the sleek beauty of fender skirts can never be overstated.
A car so beautiful it provokes tears.
Glad You liked it...Thanks for checking it out!!
Absolutely amazing I am just totally lost for words….! this is the most amazing 57 Chevy I’ve ever seen in my life I would love to own that❤❤❤❤❤
Right on...Glad You liked it!!
Wow! What a beautiful '57! Larry Griffey really knows his stuff! What ever the owner paid for Larry's amazing work was well worth the wait. Thanks Scottie for sharing this.
Take Care! Jim
Jim McFalls My pleasure Brother....Very nice car for sure!!
Who knew you could even get all those options...thanks for cking it out Brother!
After reading and watching Stephen King's "Christine" I have absolutely fell in love with old vintage cars like this. Hopefully one day I'll own a 1957 black 2 door Chevy Bel Air
They sure do great work. That car is better than new.
a trick : watch series at flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies lately.
@Brantley Bode yup, been using flixzone for years myself =)
It has to one of the nicest in the world for sure...thanks for taking the time to check it out!
Now the auto dimmer is the only thing it didn't have...but a auto top up...how crazy it that?!?...thanks for cking it out...glad you liked it!
Yes it is...who would have guessed some of that stuff was even available back than...thanks for cking it out!
Glad you liked it...thanks for cking it out!
Probably the most beautiful “57” I’ve ever seen. I’m a fool for black on red, too. Absolutely gorgeous car.
For sure...Glad you liked it!!
This is the most beautifulest
vehicle in the whole world...
Glad You liked it!
@@ScottieDTV I use to date a guy that had a blue 57 Chevy and l have loved
those cars ever since, and that was 40 years ago and l still love them...👍
Thanks for rebuilding this right with original stuff!
+Jed “Mr. Breeze” Clampett I didn't build it...But I'm glad you approve!!
Neat idea to reinforce the front center of the frame.
Beautiful 57 Convertible
fiddlerpin Glad you enjoyed it!
It's kind of depressing to see this car and realize they won't put that much time and effort into them today. Cars had so much character back in the day, now it's all about "MPG" and all the crap. I grew up in the wrong era haha.
Great job Scottie, a real gem!
+Stuart Fitzsimons I agree....Glad you liked it to!!
I would say that's the nicest-looking 1957 Chevy Bel-Air ever on the network!
A very fine example! Thank you for showing her. Would have liked a start up and idle to verfy fuel injection smoothness. I figured about 250,000 and was pretty close! Nice job! Not in the market but sure am greatful to see this all origi al Chevrolet from 57. I had a friend whos parents owned a fuel injected model. I was surprised fuel injection was even offered on an american car. Thanks for your showing this honey of a 57 chevy. Most appreciative! Enjoy!😅
???The video starts out with it cold start and pulling out of the garage...??
Glad you liked it Brother!
Yes it is...very nice restore!
Beautiful !!
Mine had a dealer installed side mounted 45rpm record player.
Cool...glad you liked it!!
Beautiful restoration. I like that it has the 3 speed manual transmission with the column shift. Those are so fun to drive. The black with red interior is another favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome....Glad you liked it!!
the best part of owning my cars is driving them .love to see this baby on the road.if they are not being driven may as well be paper weights
Cool..Thanks for checking this one out!!
Holy cow, spotlights on one side, mirrors on the other, never heard of that! How cool...
lol...Glad you liked it!!
Thanks!
Wow, i'm a '57 also, and that Chevy is in a lot better shape than me. Beautiful ! ! !
lol...cool...glad you liked it!!
Thanks Brother!!
Thanks so much!!
Damn...that car is extremely bad ass!
+Tony Amarillas lol..Glad you liked it!!
This is the real deal this car is worth at least 100,000+. I don’t like to see them ModifiedI like to see them all original. Yes it is beautiful.
Glad you liked it!!
lol..better shape than most of us....thanks for cking it out!
man, I love the way that it sounds!!! nice looking car and I love 57 Chevy's!!!
Cool...Thanks for checking it out!!
No problem...thanks for cking it out!
Cool..thanks for cking it out!
lol...glad you liked it!
lol...glad you liked it Brother!!
Yes it is...thanks for cking it out!
Actually the most obvious missing option is air conditioning. A $500 option on a $2500 car. Not many people ordered it. It is also missing the traffic viewer prism on the dash and the fuel injection air scoop. No power brakes, either. The tissue dispenser is where the trash bin is supposed to be. The tissue dispenser goes under the middle of the dash where the driver can reach it. The FI emblems are at least a 1/4 inch too high on the fenders.Door trim was straightened. supposed to be curved.
No Problem...thanks for cking it out!
They are all designed in the wind tunnel now...styling is second...back in the day it was all about looks!
You have to appreciate the absolute attention to original detail, with factory over-spray and natural finish parts. Then treating the metal which was bare from the factory with a non-rust application yet with an original look. Jesus!
Crazy for sure!!
WOW, what a great looking 57.
For sure..Glad You liked it!!
This is my dream car Good vid 4Sure
Originally, I don't believe this particular car sold for more than 3500 bucks LIST price. Today, it could fetch 180 and possibly 200 grand. It is very rare.
For sure...
Makes me wonder if the car if it was made before or after I was born, 5/26/57. Probably 60% chance before. Anyway, it's always been my favorite favorite. Regardless of that, sometimes less is more. If I could magically "order one as new", it would be WITHOUT the front bumper guards, those outer rear view mirrors, fender skirts, the aluminum at the bottom of the trunk, and of course the continental kit. Without all that, it's perfect!
They Guy that spent all this money one this one....Thinks it is perfect the way that it is...I agree with Him...
If you're referring to MY comment Scottie, I never said he did NOT spend all that money on this one, and it IS perfect for him! I never said it wasn't---at all---for him---anywhere in my comments. Please re-read what I said, I stated if I could order this car, that's my exact age, it would be without all of the "options" for the outside , I don't need to re-mention, and won't. This car, for this man, is exactly as he wants it, which is how it should be. Good enough of a re-explanation??
A friend has an identical car. It is super cool!
Thanks for checking this one out here!
@@ScottieDTV I didn't know they made so few FI cars. My friend that has one here in Sidney, Oh. where I'm at is a Rochester FI guru, knowing these systems in/out for all years produced. Even modified it to work better and this mod accepted by NCRS
Great video, Scottie! A really neat car. It's got the padded dash, too. Black, red, silver or white convertibles only came with a red and silver interior by the way. All convertibles only had one interior color available. Sport Coupes could have 2 options, like black and silver or black and red for black cars. The underside of the trunk lid is glossier than factory.
I'm 71 and remember very well seeing my first 57 Chev. It was a white hardtop with blackwall tires....It had the 283/270 hp with solid lifters and it just sounded fast. Most guys went for the dual four barrel 270, 'cause it was faster and more dependable than the fueler...In '62, my brother bought that car...blueprinted and balanced the 283 and it did real well on the mean streets of Eugene...And I've had a lot of drunken discussions with dudes about whether they came with optional four speed...NO...It was three on the tree and a lot of them were converted, in the shop, to a Corvette 4-speed and Hurst shifter...Then they had to put a notch in the front seat for room to shift....
+Bull Cedar Cool...Thanks for checking this one out here!
Not sure where that car had spent its life but is WAS somewhere that did not get a lot of snow.
Upon graduating HS in 1964 in the Cincinnati area, I bought a '57 Chevy Convertible with the 'power pack' 283 with 3 on the tree. Even though it only had about 50K miles on it - there was rust everywhere. It took a fail amount of work to clean it up and give it a fresh coat of the Tropical Turquoise paint.
Sold it when I got drafted in '66 to my friend Jim Thiel who went on to start Thiel Audio making very high end speaker systems.
+mike klaene Cool..Thanks for checking this one out!
didn't look like i saw backup lights.they were also optional.57 chevy is my favorite car.i was here when they came out.i remember when i saw them new.
Thanks for checking this one out here!
This guy is the Best!!!!!!
Uprr 1996 Glad you enjoyed the video!
that car is bad ass!!!! 1 fine piece of good ole american history....rite there!!! awesome...love it.....bet shell do a hell of a burnout to.....if ya wanted to pound on it!!!
Very nice for sure....Glad you liked it!!
Truly a Beautiful Show Car...
For sure...
Actually it's missing more than just the Autronic Eye (dimmer). The most obvious one being the lack of power vent windows.
But still an amazingly well optioned and meticulously restored car. I really enjoyed the video!
awesome car love it
Right on!!
If I remember correctly, the back up lights in the rear bumper were options as well. I am also thinking that the rubber tips on the front bumpers were an option, but I am not sure. It seems like my 57 did not have them, but that was a long time ago and I might not remember all the details correctly. Beautiful car and good video coverage.
absolutely beautiful!!!
Priceless Piece of Classic History.Several of These,With Many Less Options Go For Well Over $100,000 Every Time U See A Big AUCTION, LIKE BJ & MECUM.
Right on...I heard this one is for sale on ebay...
This 57 Is worth Is A Pretty Penny Super Nice Good Job Guys
Yes it is....Glad you liked it!
Beautiful
For sure!
I'm no expert but...I know that a dealer installed Remington electric razor was a dealer installed option ...But are you sure power vent windows were offered in 1957..the research I did does not show it as a factory option...you can now add them as a after market product... thanks for cking it out
Auto dim was on the 56 cadillac two door hardtops cause I had one bone stock that at the time. I did not know what it was worth, but it was only six years old and had whiskey dents from one end to the other so we drove it for a crew bus for five loggers. As far as not seeing one like your 57 chevy, this one was red and white and an easy check on cause it sat at the only chevy dealership in wasilla alaska for several years with a do not touch on it so it was from a distance of easy to see as it was right next to the parts counter in the show room for several years. I do know that it is not there now but it belonged to the owner of the dealership and a phone call would set it straight.. It said on the display; Every option available.. every one.... check it out. I haven't been in, in several years but someone does know there and it had trophies with it too.. only difference between yours and his is the color
It's not mine....I just shoot the videos....
Wow! like Wow! Fuel injected ok, power seats ok, auto dimmer what and ran sensor no way. Boy and I was impressed when I seen a auto dimmer on a 75 Cadillac.
Very nice,if it didn't have clear coat on everything,it would be even more original,sweet.
I had a 57 4 door and another option that is not mentioned is that this year did not have as factory equiptment was reverse lights. Mine had chrome plated inserts.
very cool! now that is loaded!
I think the air intake came over the core support and the hood was made to clear the intake , i could be wrong but i don`t think so.
Cool..Thanks for checking it out!!
Sharp car.
That is a pretty car
For sure!
Cliff notes: How did the fuel injection work? Was it sort of like ram air? Was that what created the pressure to spray the fuel? Did it have 8 injectors? Thanks!!! :)
No idea....Check with Google...
resto mods are nice but its nice to see a original 57 once in a while. makes you appreciate the factory look.has griffy changed hands yet? I heard a guy that worked there was taking over.
He is still around...Kevin is taking over though....Glad you enjoyed this one!!
That's a mighty nice '57 rag top. If I bought it, I'd remove the continental kit. Never liked them. 1968 is when the VIN first appeared in the corner of the dash/ windshield, Scottie. The fuel injected engine was not available with the Power Glide. Manual Trans only. I don't know why the car didn't have electric wipers. They were available.
Thanks for checking it out...Glad You liked it!!
That car's easily a hundred-plus. It has every option, but who's to say it really was ordered that way in 1957?
+John L It is all documented from the build sheet...
+ScottieDTV In the reproduction world, its SO easy to "throw options" at these cars. Regardless, its nice to see what kind of options were available on a particular car.
John L Larry Griffey...The restorer of this car knows how to take one back to right...and verify it...This is not the first one he has done to this level....Glad you enjoyed this one!
Nice car.!!
NO, The FI on this car was a fuel rail system with individual cyl injectors. Kinda primative and hard to tune but a really fast car in the day. Chevy and Ford were in a HP race in those days. Ford had their Y block T bird motor. 312 cu in in '56 and could be equipped with a Paxton supercharger. Oh for the good old days!
GREAT JOB
+Denny Haverstick Thank You!!
this guy has some serious COIN in this car.....I'm betting at least 100g
great vid, scotty
john thill Thank you....Glad you enjoyed it!
POOOOOOF I was waiting for a joy ride it never happen bummerrrrrrr...great looking chevy thou eye had one bk inda day 2dr hatp v8 283 4brrl. 3pd stadard..amen
Thanks for checking the video out!!
My aunt has one in pristine condition as well even though im 7years late
Cool..Thanks for checking this one out here!!
$230,000? I'll take 2! Best photography last 5 minutes
lol...Glad you enjoyed it!
The car is from Oregon . The car left here 1974 for California. Lost track of the car until it surfaced in New York, then again in Arizona.
+Mac Hamilton Cool!
Automatic dimmers were in GM cars in 1953. I rode in one.
Cool!
Perfection!!!
As close as they could get it....
TALKING ABOUT THE AUTO-HEADLIGHT DIMMER, MOUNTED ON DASH, I KNOW FOR A FACT IT WAS AVAIL. IN 1954 ON OLDSMOBILE....SO IT WAS PROBABLY AVAIL. IN `57 ON CHEVY..? IT'S BEAUTIFUL !!
Glad you liked it!
beautiful
+kramden For sure!
sharp ,thanks bro
GREAT video that maked my day :)