A usable four-door Tri-Five wagon with a later 350 V8 and automatic transmission, priced below many restored Nomads. It offers iconic 1957 styling without pretending to be a stock preservation car.
Classic · Modified · RWD · Family Hauler
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon
A usable four-door Tri-Five wagon with a later 350 V8 and automatic transmission, priced below many restored Nomads. It offers iconic 1957 styling without pretending to be a stock preservation car.
Source review: September 25, 2026. Dealer-syndicated listing matches chassis VC57S101492, 429 displayed miles and $39,995. It remains advertised in the retrieved record; no specific sale notice was obtained. The last confirmed observation date is unchanged; this is not direct seller confirmation. Recorded source · Supporting listing
Waghoon data snapshot
Source checked September 21, 2026Fast, fact-backed context
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Why it is curatedTRI-FIVE · 350 V8
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Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
Listing-backed facts
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $39,995 | Advertised asking price; verify fees and current availability. | Classic Auto Mall ↗ |
| Mileage | 429 miles shown (non-actual) | Shown as described by the seller; lifetime mileage is not established. | Classic Auto Mall ↗ |
| Location | Morgantown, Pennsylvania | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | Classic Auto Mall ↗ |
| Listed specification | 350ci V8 · 3-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | Classic Auto Mall ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, Modified, RWD, Family Hauler | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | Classic Auto Mall ↗ |
Potential model issues to inspect
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Rust and body mountsTri-Five buyer guidance identifies floors, rockers, quarters, braces and body mounts as critical inspection areas. Look for concealed repairs and poor panel gaps. | Hagerty Tri-Five buyer guide ↗ | Not established by presentation photos |
| Wagon tailgate latches and alignmentOwners report difficult or seized 1957 wagon tailgate mechanisms. Operate the gate, glass, latches and hinges and inspect the lower channel for corrosion. | AACA wagon discussion ↗ | Operation not independently confirmed |
| Modified drivetrain workmanshipThe 350 V8 is not represented as original. Inspect mounts, wiring, fuel delivery, cooling, exhaust clearance, transmission installation and brake suitability. | Original listing ↗ | Seller identifies a 350ci V8 and non-actual mileage |
Who should shortlist it
A buyer seeking a driver-quality classic wagon with modernized power rather than concours originality.
What Waghoon could not verify
The seller labels the odometer non-actual. Confirm the engine and transmission installation, cooling capacity, braking, wiring, rear axle and all body repairs. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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