Description[]
The '57 Chevrolet Bel Air is based on the actual production model.
In 2011, Students at Ohio Technical College built a life size version of the 2010 Kmart exclusive release of this casting to commemorate the launch of the college's Edelbrock Performance Academy. The car was shown throughout the country to promote OTC, before being given to Vic Edelbrock himself.
Versions[]
The '57 Chevy Bel Air has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Auto Affinity: Rockin' Rods 3/4 |
Red | Silver trim, White & Silver tampo on rear quarter panel | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | RRMAG | C2652 | China | Named '57 Chevy | 
| |
| 2004 | Auto Affinity: Rockin' Rods 3/4 |
Spectraflame Blue | No Tampos | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | RRMAG | C2652 | China | Named '57 Chevy | 
| |
| 2004 | Larry Wood's 35th Anniversary Set | Turquoise with White roof | Silver trim on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | 5SP | G5508 | China | Target Exclusive Named '57 Chevy |
| |
| 2005 | Real Riders | Light metallic blue | White Strim on side & roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | DDRR | H9218 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Pink | White trim on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | WL 5SP | H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Light Green | White Strim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP | H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Red | White Strim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP Rear Same size WL 5SP |
H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Blue | White Strim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP Rear Bigger WL 5SP |
H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Blue | White Strim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP Rear Same size WL 5SP |
H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Purple | White Strim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP | H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Dark Blue | White Strim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP | H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2005 | Classics (Series 1) 1/25 |
Spectraflame Gold | White Trim on side | ZAMAC | Clear | White | WL 5SP | H7066 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2006 | Ultra Hots | Metalflake Blue | Silver Flames on Sides, Silver Trim on Sides, Silver Window Trim, Silver Headlights. | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RR5SP | J2828 | Thailand | 
| ||
| 2006 | Ultra Hots | Metalflake gray | White Strim on side & roof | Unpainted metal | Clear | White | White LineRR | J2846 | Thailand | Opening roof | 
| |
| 2006 | Holiday Rods 3/5 |
Metaflake Green | Silver trim | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | White Line RR | J2795 | Malaysia | 
| ||
| 2006 | Holiday Rods 3/5 |
Metalflake Red | Silver trim | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | White Line RR | J2795 | Malaysia | 
| ||
| 2006 | Holiday Rods 3/5 |
Metalflake Gold | Silver trim | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | White Line RR | J2795 | Malaysia | 
| ||
| 2006 | Holiday Rods 3/5 |
Metalflake Blue | Silver trim | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | White Line RR | J2795 | Malysia | 
| ||
| 083/223 | 2006 | Bone Blazers 3/5 |
Metallic Gray | Flames on Side & top, 4 Skulls on side with all 4 card suits. 3 Skulls on top with Spades on them. | Chrome / Plastic |
Yellow Tint | Black | Red 5SP | J3409 | Malaysia | Opening hood | 
|
| 083/223 | 2006 | Bone Blazers 3/5 |
Metallic Gray | Flames on sides & top, 4 Skulls on side with all 4 card suits 3 Skulls on top with Spades on them. | Chrome / Plastic |
Yellow Tint | Black | Red 3SP | J3409 | Malaysia | Non-Opening hood | 
|
| 2006 | Flying Customs | White | Blue & Red Falmes w/stars | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Dark Red | RL5SP | L5859 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | 
| |
| 2006 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue & Red Flames w/stars | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Gray | RL5SP | K4756 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | 
| |
| 2007 | Super Chromes 10-Pack | Chrome | Red, White, & Blue tampos with 'Super Chromes', 'Hot Wheels', & stars on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Red | Black | RL5SP | M0542 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | 
| |
| 2007 | Ultra Hots | Red | L0063 | Malaysia | 
| |||||||
| 155/196 | 2008 | Team: Engine Revealers 3/4 |
Pearl White | Black, Red & Silver "1:64" "70" & "Hot Wheels" tampoes | Chrome / Plastic |
Red | Black | Red 5SP | M6869 | Malaysia | Opening hood | 
|
| 2008 | Father's Day | Metalflake Dark Red, w/White roof | Silver & White trim on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | 5SP | N3252 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Base Code(s): |
| |
| 2009 | Larry's Garage 9/20 |
Turquoise | Silver trim on sides, Gold "Bel Air" on sides | Chrome | Clear | White | White Line LW5 | N9053 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
| |
| 2009 | Larry's Garage 9/20 |
Black | Silver trim on sides, Gold "Bel Air" on sides | Chrome | Clear | Gray | Red Line LW5 | N9053 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
| |
| 2009 | Larry's Garage 9/20 |
Metalflake Magenta | Silver trim on sides, Gold "Bel Air" on sides | Chrome | Clear | Tan | LW5 | N9053 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
| |
| 2009 | Larry's Garage 9/20 |
Metalflake Light Blue | Silver trim on sides, Gold "Bel Air" on sides | Chrome | Clear | Tan | White Line LW5 | N9053 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
| |
| 2009 | Larry's Garage 21-Car Collection | Metalflake Light Gold | Black & Gold flames on sides, Silver trim on sides | Chrome plastic | Black tint | Black | Chrome-Rim, Black LW5 | N9855 | Malaysia | Toys R Us Exclusive Base code(s): |
| |
| 103/240 | 2010 | HW Performance 5/10 |
Black & Silver | Vintage Racing Theme in Red, Black & White with "Edelbrock", "23", "VIC", "HW68 TUNE-UP SERVICE" on sides & "283 HP" on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Red | Red 5SP | R7528 | Malaysia | Non-Opening hood Base Code(s): |
|
| 103/240 | 2010 | HW Performance 5/10 |
Black & Silver | Vintage Racing Theme in Red, Black & White with "Edelbrock", "23", "VIC", "HW68 TUNE-UP SERVICE" on sides & "283 HP" on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Red | Red 5SP | R7528 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Non-Opening hood Base Code(s): B44 |
|
| 103/240 | 2010 | HW Performance 05/10 |
Red & Silver | Vintage Racing Theme in Red, Black & White with "Edelbrock", "23", "VIC", "HW68 TUNE-UP SERVICE" on sides & "283 HP" on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | R7528 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Base code(s): B51 |
|
| 103/240 | 2010 | HW Performance 05/10 |
Metallic Gold & Black | Vintage Racing Theme in Red, Black & White with "Edelbrock", "23", "VIC", "HW68 TUNE-UP SERVICE" on sides & "283 HP" on hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | R7528 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C28 | 
|
| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage 7/39 |
Metalflake Copper | Silver outlined Gold flames. Silver trim details | Unpainted / Metal |
Brown tint | Pearl Gold | White Wall, Brown-Gold DDRR | R3767 | Malaysia | Part of Wayne's Garage Named '57 Chevy Base Code(s): |
| |
| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage 7/39 |
Satin Black | Grey outlined Dark Grey flames. Silver trim details | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Dark Grey | White Wall, Dark Grey DDRR | R3767 | Malaysia | Part of Wayne's Garage Named '57 Chevy Base Code(s): |
| |
| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage 7/39 |
Metallic Steel Blue | Silver outlined Blue flames. Silver trim details | Unpainted / Metal |
Light Blue tint | Blue | White Wall CDDRR | R3767 | Malaysia | Part of Wayne's Garage Named '57 Chevy Base Code(s): |
| |
| 2010 | Hot Wheels Garage 30-Car Set | Lime Green | Silver outlined Lavender flames, Silver trim details. | Unpainted / Metal |
Purple tint | Purple | White Wall CDDRR | R1788 | Malaysia | Named '57 Chevy Base Code(s): |
| |
| 2011 | Hot Wheels Garage: GM 6/22 |
Pearl Yellow & White | Silver & Black scallop design, Trim Detail | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Grey | Chrome rim, Grey RRS | T8272 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
| |
| 2011 | Dale Jr.'s Picks 1/12 |
Orange | Black, White &Orange Graphics, Silver "88"/stars. HW Logo | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke | Black | Chrome 5SP | W5501 | Malaysia | WalMart Exclusive Base Code(s): D16, D18 |
| |
| 2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Big Hits | Orange | Silver & White trim | Unpainted / Metal |
Smoke | Dark Gray | Gray RR5SP | W4597 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E39 | 
| |
| 2015 | Collector Edition | Unpainted | Red & white decals with "5" | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Gray | DDRR | CGH73 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): G44 | 
|
See also[]
2006 card[]
From the back of the 2006 card:
FUN FACTS!
The '57 Chevy® Bel Air was introduced in 2004. The Bone Blazers™ Series is the first time this car has been used in the mainline!
2010 HW Performance card[]
From the back of the 2010 HW Performance card:
Born: 1956
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: Check out those fins! They're modeled off a fighter jet, and inspired an entire generation of hot rods. You can't get cooler than this custom classic.
Gallery[]
2008 Engine Revealers
2008
2010
2010
57' chevy bel air by Baffalie
57' chevy bel air by Baffalie
2005
