The Fantastic Classic - the '57 Chevy Convertible

Classic automobile buffs all over the world absolutely adore the 1957 Chevy convertible. The timeless design of the 57 convertible began a few years back in the 1950s and the fondness for this beauty ended up being a lot more like a fine wine and grew a lot greater with each passing year.

Say "Chevrolet" to any classic automobile buff and what car always comes to mind? It's the 57 Chevy and its classic fins. And when pressed, they'll always say 57 Chevy convertible.

The appreciation for this vintage convertible has amplified 10-fold since 1957. What really helps these older cars are the current technological innovations obtainable to make these Chevrolet classics run and drive greater than modern cars. There is also another cause for the appreciation of these classics that's without doubt the very best action you can get. A 1957 Chevy convertible magnificently restored generates all kinds of attention, apparently so much more from the females. This creates the "WOW" for the vehicle we love, and which (a lot of other individuals do as well).

Harley Earl, General Motors development master was placed under immense demand in the previous years. The consumer was anticipating performance that far exceeded the requirements demanded by the roads they would be driven on. Innovative style and speed had been at the top of the list for 1957.

Meant to compete with its European counterparts, with manufacturers like MG, Mercedes and others, poor sales prior to '57 demonstrated General Motors was not willing to compromise quality. At this time in history, the American car marketplace desired a brand new model with speed and elegance.

As soon as Chevrolet recognized changes were required to improve sales they speedily jumped into action. Starting with a period of indecision they were within the ring fight to pull off some thing special. That something unique proved to be Chevrolet's new V8 engine.

Numerous individuals thought the 57 Chevy resembled the earlier year's design in looks. But the 1957 took the USA by surprise with the innovative V8 specifically changed to dominate the European competitors. For the first time in American motor history, Chevy was on top of world. 1957 was the year that made the most well-known vehicle on the globe right now.

The 1957 Chevy convertible still holds a lot of popularity that 45 years later to the day, Chevrolet ran an advertising campaign which showcased the 57. It did not hurt that Don Maclean's pop music time honored song "American Pie" featured driving his "Chevy to the levee". Today's audience might not know who Don was, but for sure they know just what he drove to the levee. And there was that other fantastic tune by Prince Little called "Red Corvette"; everyone appreciates it was his 1957 Chevy convertible he was singing about.

Still true right now some of us nonetheless remember the old billboard promotions of Chevrolet all over the United States. These ads stood proud reminding the individuals of this fantastic country that they don't write songs about Volvos! And it's still a fact these days!

That 1957 Chevy V8 really had some magic, along with fuel injection that responded to the desire for power and some real action. The beginning of the US motorsports history owes its start to the 1957 Chevy convertible.