1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie Convertible The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was manufactured from late 1956 and continued through a good portion of 1957. The '57's design was based on the 1955 Chevrolet; a car that had the first V8 offered on a Chevy since 1918. This engine has become known as the Small-Block V8 because of its compact design. The 1957 Chevrolet models are still one of the most popular and admired American automobiles. Car collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world still talk ab