Which Bel Air year is most collectible?
Quick Answer
The 1957 Bel Air is the most collectible, especially the sport coupe (hardtop) and convertible, followed by the 1955 and 1956 cars. The 1955-1957 Nomad two-door wagon is a separate prize. Among later cars, the 1962-1965 409 Bel Airs draw muscle interest.
Tri-Five demand drives the Bel Air market.
The order
- 1957: the icon, hardtop and convertible lead.
- 1955-1956: close behind, cleaner styling.
- Nomad (1955-1957): the two-door hardtop wagon, only a few thousand built each year.
- 409 cars (1962-1965): the full-size muscle angle.
Buyer's note
Convertibles and fuelies carry the biggest premiums; clean sedans are the affordable way into a Tri-Five.
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
$44,997
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
$45,495