Bel Airs Put Their Wheels On Monmouth

 

Introduced in 1950 by Chevrolet as a designation for their two door hardtops, the Bel Air became its own mode in 1953 as the top of the line, full sized car in Chevy's stable. The first generation rad through the 1954 model year. It is the second generation, those 1955 through 1957 cars, that are perhaps the most popular at old car events. These so-called Tri 5 Chevys were big and heavy and sold well. The Bel Air actually had eight generations with production ending in 1981. There were quite a few Bel Airs on hand at the Wheels Back on Monmouth event in Newport. Here are some of them.