1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR

The 57 Chevy Bel Air has been called 'the most popular car in history', and given the fact that this Chevrolet was actually outsold by the Ford Thunderbird the year of its launch, that is some accolade. 'Baby Cadillac' in style the 1957 Chevrolet was described in a memorable Chevy ad as 'sweet, smooth and sassy'. The Chevy was not just part of the American dream, it was beamed into homes all over the world through its many TV appearances, hence it became part of a larger more global dream. Was it the fins or was it the fact that the Chevy 57 became the car of choice for every high school kid around the world in the 60′s that made these cars the collectible icons they have become today?