1957 Chevy Bel Air Test Drive & What's it like to drive a 50's car.

1957 Chevy Bel Air Road Test drive for you guys to get an idea about the idiosyncrasies of driving a vintage car of the 1950s. The brakes got scary towards the end as these cars were known when new to overheat the drum brakes quickly. If you guys have stories of these cars or any car of this period please share in the comments below I would love to hear them all.
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[@nzcalso]

If I ever win lotto I am buying a 1957 Bel Air in red. My dream car.

[@autofanaticcars]

American History right here in the 57 Bel Air

[@noemiz9927]

my father has the 57 bel air in red :D

[@tdiamonds23ice82]

Same car but mine will be a light blue

[@OrganicFoxes]

SAME

[@amac8487]

What a beauty man... that color 😍😍😍. Love it

[@christophertapkins7515]

The paint on that thing looks absolutely beautiful

[@autofanaticcars]

yeah for single stage 30 year old lacquer it came back to life with the AF touch!

[@dmitriboucher5922]

I can’t wait to own a classic car myself

[@anchorcross]

My dad used to have one from 1966-68, when we were living in LA. It was a 4-door hard top, red with white top. Now we're back in Tokyo. My dad passed away six years ago, and there is one for sale at an import shop not too far away from where I live. It is exactly the same color and it is a 4-door hard top. The shop is asking some $40,000, and I haven't decided to buy it or not. Thank you for all your comments on how it is to own a 57 Chevy.

[@autofanaticcars]

thanks for watching. AF

[@AR15.666]

50s cars are just the bomb ! Tesla move aside!

[@YassirLucaLike]

Hell yeah.

[@robertcarmona04]

Saw one in person will never forget it, it’s one of kind car to see, my grandfather had one back in the 60s

[@adamyost1302]

You went straight in a left turn only lane, lol

[@dive3050]

lmao thought i was the only one who noticed that

[@gspepe2002]

I always loved cars from the 1950s the '57 Chevy is my favorite

[@watchoutz6969]

When I get my own 57 Chevy I’m installing seatbelts lol.

[@ghsgtnayhmd4792]

Good!

[@philbarrows2431]

That and a dual master brake cylinder. They help with the safety so much, a lot of show judges will accept them even on original restorations.

[@Dav-oc2jp]

Beautiful car! Definitely my dream car, buying this soon!

[@DriverGuy23]

They say he’s out there, still not stopping at stop signs! 😂

[@Michelle-sv2rf]

I have seen bad drivers of today's vehicles even at 4 way stops some are bad to stop for 10 seconds yet go for 1 second to proceed. So old cars are not bad

[@watchoutz6969]

Soon as I get a job I’m saving every penny until I get enough to get the beautiful 57 Chevy! Wish they still had cars that looked like that.

[@sd0384]

Get about half the cash then get a loan from the bank and buy it

[@jose301]

3:20 AYO THATS ILLEGAL

[@djb6496]

I would take that 57 over that shelby any day of the week.

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare6953]

Would have liked to see it driven on a highway just to see what it can do. But it brought back memories as my Dad had late 50's pink Cadillac convertible (don't remember the exact year). I hated the color at the time as I thought it was a bit effeminate, now I think it would be a Mary Kay car LOL! I guess it was difficult to come to a complete stop at the stop signs due to the lack of braking power. But what about running the red light at 13:53 in the video? Not trying to be a wise guy or put you down, but as an ex law enforcement officer I just notice these things. Thanks for this and all your videos.

[@autofanaticcars]

pedal was going to the floor hence the rolling stops it was scary trying to stop this car that day. its not coming back out until the customer approves a total brake overhaul.

[@laszlodesimon4768]

Great video, as always. Had to laugh when you said you just had a $60 fill-up. When I was in high school a $60.00 gas station tab meant besides a fill-up you also got 2 new tires and an oil change!

[@autofanaticcars]

ha ha ha thats funny

[@blackpool321]

£60 of fuel in UK is not even a full tank on most modern vehicles.

[@jerry1828]

I am picking up a 57 Belair tomorrow....I CANT WAIT!!!!

[@autofanaticcars]

sweet send me some photos when you get it, true American Classic

[@sd0384]

Its been a year you enjoying it ima get a loan from the bank and buy one

[@tlelliott-nc2384]

My mother had a '56 Chevy. What memories watching this video. You flipped a chrome piece on the tail light to drop the entire light and voila-- there's the gas tank. And he's right about the horn. None of this Japanese city horn crap you get nowadays.

[@philipknowles8361]

Hot rodding classic cars is like putting some sun glasses on the Mona Lisa. Original is always best.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Exactly, I couldn't stand him once he said that, practically salivating over how he can ruin a hard to find state of stock autombile, definitely cheap aftermarket bias plys..they worked so much better in the 1950's, but I'm almost sure he thinks the fastest car in 1950 had a top speed of 40 and took 20 seconds to reach it. Lost cause frankly. I can't believe we have to remind people this car is not brand new, and they need to stop trying to unfairly compare it to it's original date as though the drum brakes have always been that loose, and that it was difficult to drive.

[@toltec13]

You need to drive a 57 Chevy with power steering and power brakes! It makes a world of difference!!! I've driven both. I miss my 57 Belair 2 door sport coupe and a Californian car! The 1 piece front bumper was known as the Californian bumper back in the day.

[@aratwithinternetaccess8381]

Yeah, I really want that car someday. That car is cool.

[@christianxzowner2958]

Sick color...im in love

[@UmmYeahOk]

“It’s fun, it’s an experience.” Yeah, any time you can arrive at your destination safely, and without any drama, it’s a major achievement. You feel amazing, like you’ve accomplished something. You just don’t get that same feeling from a modern car.

[@mrshinezamil3032]

Nice car 👌👌👌👌

[@jupiter5701]

My dream car ugh 😍😍😍😍😍

[@KeelanEPIC]

My dream car

[@bradc5633]

Just another incredible video of an incredible car, I love the drive along reviews. Thanks for doing them.

[@autofanaticcars]

this car can use those nice big calipers you sent to the shop to stop it, OMG so scary when I shot this video.

[@AlainHubert]

Thanks for a very nice drive in a superb car !

[@micpowers1136]

My first car will be one of these.These styles were so ahead of their times.People used to match their outfits to these.

[@autofanaticcars]

yeah the 50s cars were incredible and so different from what the European car brands were putting out.

[@daxtonbrown]

I'm working on my 57 Bel Air today. Doing the mandatory 60 year control arm bushing and ball joint replacement. Built like a tank. I am doing the Wilwood front brake replacement. But otherwise, more fun than a barrel of monkeys.Just don't zip your rice burner in front of me, because you will be the one who dies. Parts are easy to find and the car is actually repair friendly - not like unrepairable new cars. Did a fuel pump, water pump, alternator for less than $180

[@robertprata9451]

I love this car,dad owned one.

[@blackpool321]

Gorgeous car

[@tdiamonds23ice82]

That's my dream car in the right color and model

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

I've seen better, that color was the worst choice, I'm almost sure it was aftermarket. People in the 1950's knew how to have an automobile, people usually imagine the 1950's as harsh turquoise blue, red, yellow, and bright green cars cruising down the road but really it was all rich Iridescent Dark greens, reds, gold, the very very very popular court gray in Hollywood, and dusk pearl, and alpine blue very popular by 1952.

[@samconstantino6563]

Great videos man awesome stuff

[@christianxzowner2958]

What was that super nice color

[@autofanaticcars]

tropical turquoise

[@christianxzowner2958]

Still available..?

[@christopherlynnjohnson2706]

Beautiful Vehicle!

[@beeslandscaping]

Oh yeah

[@dvas2686]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful car, love the turquoise color. Bronxville? Definitely looks like Westchester. Anyways, wish you went into more detail about how it feels in terms of braking capability, ride, steering weight, etc.

[@mustangtony2933]

Noon power brakes....it pops the front wheels out more and it doesn't look original. And No Art Mossison frame....hell no!

[@klasseact6663]

Bet 007 Gloss Enhancer looks great on THAT 57'😎

[@autofanaticcars]

yeah it makes this lacquer paint shine like no other even the chrome

[@stevebishop9651]

Nice driving at 3:22, umm, left turn only :) I've been looking for one of these for two years but priced just out of my reach.

[@autofanaticcars]

these cars are dropping in value so much last two years now is the time to get a 50s classic. I do not see them going up again as trends and the market really has changed quite a bit. I am looking to buy another 1955 T Bird soon once I find the right car.

[@mrhvids4461]

Imagine going back to 1957 and telling the original owner this car would be worth $100,000+ in the year 2020. Who knows, with inflation and appreciation it may be worth a mil in 2057.

[@autofanaticcars]

ha ha ha yes i know these cars were under $3000 back then

[@Ray77582]

That’s classic not plastic

[@Tomi.762]

If I ever manage to scrounge up 30,000$, I know what I'm buying.

[@thefastcargarage8930]

What about a 57 Plymouth anygood ?

[@romeodiaz5043]

Oh man that’s my dream car oh I want one a nice baby blue one man I need money

[@kristapettibone7896]

I want one

[@TheSamoa324]

Holy shit brakes. 😂

[@valentinbalagtas6838]

I love classic cars but I hate new car 🚗

[@jp_ny.rd04]

957 Chevy Bel Air Test Drive & What's it like to drive a 50s car

[@RykerRobb]

does it have an original engine? 265? 283?

[@JUDAHTWELVE]

Hello sir...any update on the Auto Fanatic Wheel Cleaner...THANKS

[@autofanaticcars]

not yet once i know il announce it to the world so hang tight

[@klasseact6663]

I too am anxiously waiting!

[@corntastrophy]

3:20 bruh

[@TubTheGreat]

Is it a manual?

[@davidmcgrath8228]

i would take this over a new shitbox thin tin plastic no style new car

[@itsKalvinRawr]

They blew past those stop signs

[@smackthis]

@3:20 he goes straight thru in a left only lane...tsk tsk

[@tannorryan1792]

I love the car and all, but what town do you live in!!! Its beautiful

[@autofanaticcars]

Westchester NY

[@quinnrice5919]

Lol u blew like 10 stop signs

[@robertsole9970]

So what kind of gas do you put in it? Given that it was designed for leaded higher octane gas, than what we have at the pump now. I assume the valve guides and other things were rebuilt with modern materials during its rebuild?

[@autofanaticcars]

Robert Sole hi test as they called it 😉 just 93 runs well yes engine was rebuilt somewhere along its lifespan to run on this garbage fuel we have the biggest issue is the ethanol destroys seals and floats in the carburetor on old cars

[@redtra236]

If the engine was rebuilt in the 80s or later it's probably fine for unleaded fuel.

[@RelaxingWalks]

Careful out there. You went straight in a turn lane at 3:20.

[@yungswish2335]

I love that car it’s so cool

[@garymcdonald6692]

I am having one inspected in Australia tomorrow going to be a huge change from my SL55 and ML63 Mercedes

[@autofanaticcars]

cool cars to have and youll appreciate your MB much more driving one of these.

[@maybugz]

Hey just stumbled across your comment. did you eventually buy the chevy?? Ive been to look at one here in UK and about too make an offer!

[@sd0384]

When I get a job next year ima work super hard and get a loan and get this car. Mark my words I want one in red or navy blue then white roof and cream interior.