Which American car company produced the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air?

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was produced by Chevrolet, the automobile division of General Motors. The Bel Air was Chevrolet’s upscale full-size series, positioned above the Two-Ten and One-Fifty models in the 1957 lineup.

The 1957 model was part of the famous “Tri-Five” generation, covering Chevrolet model years 1955 through 1957. Although the basic design evolved from the 1955 body, the 1957 cars received distinctive tailfins, a broad grille, revised trim, and prominent hooded headlights. Bel Air versions were further identified by upscale brightwork and gold-colored Chevrolet lettering.

A common mix-up is answering “General Motors.” GM was the parent corporation, but Chevrolet was the specific American car company and brand that designed, marketed, and produced the Bel Air. The 1957 range included six-cylinder and V8 engines, including 265- and 283-cubic-inch V8s. The model became one of the most recognizable American classics, influencing custom-car culture, films, advertising, and collector-car markets.