1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Few cars define the popular memory of the 1950s quite like the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Chief stylist Clare MacKichan penned a design masterclass by giving Chevrolet affordable models high-end Cadillac elegance and flair. Its sharp rear fins with brushed anodized aluminum trim spears flowed gracefully toward the rear bumper, while twin windsplit rocket ornaments crested the hood. Up front, an integrated Ferrari-inspired bumper and grille combined with panoramic wraparound glass to create an aggressive road stance. Under the hood, the optional 283-cubic-inch Small-Block V8 with Rochester mechanical fuel injection produced 283 horsepower, achieving the magic milestone of one horsepower per cubic inch.