Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet Bel Air – car produced by the American company Chevrolet, part of General Motors in the years 1953-1978. Over the years 1950-1952, the Chevrolet hardtop (Deluxe), was named Bel Air, but this model was not the original Bel Air.
In 1953, Chevrolet changed the name of their cars, the name of Bel Air received a higher class cars. Two cars lower class, 150 and 210, also received other names. In 1955, Chevrolet introduced its V8 engine vehicles.
In 1955, Chevrolet’s full-size cars received new styling, the fans called "Hot One". Unlike Ford and Plymouth, Chevrolet’s styling was fresh and clear. In the model of Bel Air were found in parts of the lower class cars and floor mats, chrome roof gutters, as canines on the bumpers and side windows and hubcaps. Later, the word "Bel Air" on the body has been ozÅ‚ocony.
Models from the years 1955-1957 are the most recognizable American cars of all time; often found items (especially the coupe and convertibles) are readily redeemable and Restoring the supporters and fans.
In 1959, the Chevrolet Impala model raised to the rank of Chevrolet’s flagship vehicle, making the Bel Air fell into the middle class. Biscayne replaced Delray’a place cheapest full-size Chevrolet.
Since 1960, Bel Air and Biscayne were easily recognizable because of the use of two taillights on the page; Impala had three per side. Many options available in the Impala model was also available in the Chevrolet Bel Air.
In 2002, during the North American International Auto Show presented a prototype of Bel Air convertible. Body style is based on the 1955 to 1957 model, rear light conditions are very similar to those of the Ford Thunderbird. However, General Motors has shown no willingness to implement the prototype to mass production.