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Today’s muscle cars are nothing like the predecessors that share the same name. Cars like the new Chevy Camaro are technological marvels, equipped with many of the latest gadgets that make driving more, well, civilized. One of the biggest improvements came from electronic fuel injection, which replaced carburetors as the method of fuel delivery. Most companies switched over to EFI during the 1980’s…but GM was offering its own version of fuel injection back in the 1950’s on a wide range of cars.
Most of us have heard of “fuelie” Corvettes, but the 1957 Chevy Bel Air also came with a form of mechanical fuel injection. We came across one of these rare fuel-injected ’57 Chevy’s on eBay, and it sure is a beaut.
1957 was the first year fuel injection was offered on the Chevy Bel Air, and around 1,040 cars came equipped with the “Ramjet” mechanical fuel injection system. When fitted to the high-output “Super Turbo Fire” 283 V8 engines, it produced an even one horsepower-per cubic inch, the first engine to ever do so. While the fuelie option is well known among Corvette owners, the Bel Air could be had with the same engine.
This particular car looks to have received a top-notch, period-correct restoration, right down to the full-size spare tire in the huge trunk. The interior looks mint, and that fuel-injected 283 is a beautiful sight in its own right. It’ll set you back about $70,000, but for somebody looking for something different, this might be right up your alley.
