'57 Chevy Collectibles
Literature and Ads
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| Hot Wheels | Book | "35 Years of Cool Cars" - includes a one-page article of the '57 Chevy with a nice picture of the Redline version. Included a 35th Anniversary edition Deora II. | 2003 |  |
| unk | Book | Chevrolet NASCAR book covering the beginning of NASCAR to today. Three pages cover the '57 Chevy with photos and info on Speedy Thompson, Buck Baker, and Fireball Roberts | 2003 | |
| unk | Book | Enthusiast Color Series - "Chevy 55-56-57"; a full-color book covering the '55, '56, and '57 Chevys. | 1993 | |
| unk | Book | "Chevrolet - 1955-1957" - Large 10"x12", hard-bound, full-color 96 pg. book published in 1993. Tan in color with "Chevrolet" in red and "1955-1957" below that and a pic of a '55 Chevy in the middle | 1993 | |
| Chevrolet | Chevrolet Service News | Vol.28 #10; Information on the 1957 Chevrolet; picture of a 4dr HT on cover | 1956 | |
| Chevrolet | Magazine Ad | Picture of a Onyx Black 2dr HT with a white top parked on a snow covered hill; Dated 16 Feb, 1957; 12"x16" unframed | 1957 |  |
| Chevrolet | Owner's Manual | Reproduction of original; excellent condition, some wear |  | |
| Chevrolet | Paint Samples Card | 1957 Factory Duplicate colors; | 1957 | |
| Chevrolet | Shop Manual | Very worn and used; one corner of back flap is torn off | 1956 |  |
| Hi-Tech Software | Tri-Chevy Anthology CD-ROM | CD-ROM containing original commercials, ads, pictures, and stats of '55, '56, and '57 Chevys | 2001 |  |
Display Pieces
| Manufacturer | Scale | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| unk | unk | Betty Boop Salt & Pepper Set | Ceramic Betty Boop Salt and Pepper shaker set; blue convertible; about 5" long | 2001 |  |
| unk | unk | Bobbing Betty Boop | Betty Boop in red convertible. 3.5"D x 3.5"W x 4.5"H | 2001 |  |
| M&M | unk | Ceramic candy holder | Red Convertible with flames and two M&M's characters in the seats; came with bag of M&Ms (pic for ref only) | 2001 |  |
| M&M | unk | Ceramic candy holder | Yellow Convertible with flames and two M&M's characters in the seats; came with bag of M&Ms (pic for ref only) | 2001 | |
| Enesco | 1:43 | Christmas Ornament | Classic Collections; Tropical Turquoise convertible with presents on seat | 1996 | |
| Enesco | 1:43 | Christmas Ornament | Tropical Turquoise convertible with Santa in shades |  | |
| Hallmark | 1:43 | Christmas Ornament | #4 in the "Classic American Cars" series; Lakespur Blue convertible | 1994 |  |
| The Bradford Editions | n/a | Christmas Ornament | McDonald's premiere issue "The Golden Arches Holidays", A 55, 56, and 57 Chevy spin around a snow covered McDs restaurant | 2007 | |
| Kurt S. Adler, Inc. | unk | Christmas Ornament | Slightly larger than a 1/64 scale car, Turquoise w/ white top and blacked out windows. | 2007 | |
| Franklin Mint | n/a | Collector's knife | Folding blade with a red handle and a picture of red convertible | 1997 |  |
| American Greetings | 1:43 | Heirloom Ornament Collection | Red Bel Air with a white hard top and black and red interior. | 2007 | |
| unk | 1:24 | Junk Yard '57 | Resin Hard Top; Red with white top; made to look old and with broken window. |  | |
| Enesco | unk | Mini Car Musical | Rotating Tropical Turquoise convertible raised on a round base; plays "Blue Suede Shoes" | ||
| unk | unk | Pewter '57 Hard Top Monopoly piece | Came with '50s Monopoly game | 2000 |  |
| Rawcliff | 1:87 | Pewter Hard Top | Sits on a dark wood base with name plate | 1992 |  |
| unk | n/a | Pine Wood Derby Car | Bright red 2dr convertible with red and white interior, 6-spoke mag wheels; carved by me with a Dremel. | 1996 | |
| unk | unk | Silver '57 Hard Top Charm | Small charm with loop for chain; about 1:144 scale |  | |
| Lemax Village Collectibles | 1:32 | Village piece | Lakespur Blue Nomad - (scale approx) |  |
Plastic Toys (not powered)
| Manufacturer | Scale | Description | Year | Image |
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| Archie Comics | unk | Lakespur blue convertible with blond girl in front; Burger King Kids' Club | 1991 |  |
| KidConnection | 1:144 | Orange with yellow flames; tinted windows | 2004 | |
| KidConnection | 1:144 | Purple with yellow flames; tinted windows | 2004 | |
| KidConnection | 1:144 | Blue with yellow flames; tinted windows | 2004 | |
| Micro Machines | 1:144 | Solid Olive Green with tinted windows |  | |
| Micro Machines | 1:144 | Solid red Hard Top with black windows. |  | |
| Micro Machines | 1:144 | Peach with a White top | 1997 |  |
| Micro Machines | 1:144 | White with a Turquoise top; from the "Giant Fins" set #19 | 1997 |  |
| Micro Machines | 1:144 | Black convertible with people inside; from the "Best of 1991" set | 1997 |  |
| Micro Machines | 1:144 | Metallic purple with blown engine; from the "Best of 1986" set | 1997 |  |
| unk | unk | Blue-ish green convertible with removable Scooby Doo |
Plastic Toys (powered)
| Manufacturer | Scale | Description | Year | Image |
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| Hot Wheels | 1:64 | 'Avenger' - Green '57 Chevy with large rubber "monster truck"-like wheels and tires | 2005 |  |
| Hot Wheels | 1:64 | 'Avenger' - Orange '57 Chevy with large rubber "monster truck"-like wheels and tires | 2006 |  |
| Hot Wheels | 1:64 | 'Avenger' - Metalic silver '57 Chevy with large rubber "monster truck"-like wheels and tires | 2007 |  |
| Hot Wheels | 1:64 | 'Avenger' - Lime green '57 Chevy with large rubber; "monster truck"-like wheels and tires. Monster Duo 2-pack. | 2010 |  |
| Hot Wheels | 1:43 | 'Avenger' - Green '57 Chevy with large rubber "monster truck"-like wheels and tires uses a zip cord for motion | 2006 | |
| Hot Wheels | 1:24 | 'Avenger' - Green '57 Chevy with large rubber "monster truck"-like wheels and tires | 2006 | |
| Hot Wheels | 1:24 | 'Avenger' - Metallic lime green '57 Chevy with large rubber "monster truck"-like wheels and tires | 2008 | |
| Ertl | 1:24 | Little Muscle; motorized Red HT with moving "tongue" and eyes for lights; (1/64 scale diecast version is on the "Other Diecast" page under Ertl.) |  | |
| CIBA | 1:32 | Black with sticker flames |  | |
| Markson | 1:24 | Metallic black 2dr HT with flames and blown motor | 1996 | |
| Markson | 1:24 | Metallic red 2dr Convertible with fender skirts and "'57 Chevy" on sides | 1996 | |
| New Bright | unk | Slicks Muscle motorized '57; Purple with large rubber rear wheels (x2) | 2004 | |
| New Bright | 1:43 | Bully 4x4 motorized '57; Red 2dr HT with flames and monster rubber tires | 1999 | |
| unk | unk | Blue Hard Top with key remote you insert in the trunk area to "start it up" |  | |
| unk | 1:32 | Red 2dr HT with gold speckles and tinted windows; rubber tires and friction powered motor; both loose | 1996 | |
| unk | 1:32 | Black 2dr HT with gold speckles and tinted windows; rubber tires and friction powered motors; one on card | 1996 | |
| unk | 1:32 | Green 2dr HT with gold speckles and tinted windows; rubber tires and friction powered motors | 1996 |
Radio Controlled (R/C)
| Manufacturer | Scale | Description | Year | Image |
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| Muscle Machines | 1:8 | Solid red with blacked out windows, blown engine with steal braided fuel lines | 2005 |  |
| Muscle Machines | 1:8 | Solid yellow with blacked out windows, blown engine with steal braided fuel lines | 2005 |  |
| Muscle Machines | 1:8 | Solid black with blacked out windows, blown engine with braided fuel lines | 2005 | |
| China | 1:64 | Black remote control '57 with red flames, silver windows, painted headlights, and chrome wheels | 2007 |  |
| China | 1:64 | Blue remote control '57 with red stripes down the hood, top, and trunck. "55" in a circle on the doors. Black windows, painted headlights, and chrome wheels | 2008 |  |
| China | 1:64 | Red remote control '57 with yellow flames. "56" in a circle on the doors. Black windows, painted headlights, and chrome wheels | 2008 |  |
| Fast Lane | 1:18 | Black with yellow and red flames | 2004 | |
| Fast Lane | 1:18 | Red white siding and "57 Chevy" stickers on side; white front and rear bumpers; blue and yellow interior; kiddy-like in it's design. Not to acurate scale - on the wide and stubby side | 2006 | |
| Generic | unk | Speed Roadster - red with tinted windows; wired remote | 2004 | |
| Planet Toys | 1:43 | West Coast Choppers Chevy Nomad; light sea green with purple top | 2004 | |
| Planet Toys | 1:18 | West Coast Choppers Chevy Nomad; light sea green with purple top | 2004 | |
| Tyco | 1:24 | Canned Heat - Coke / Coca Cola graphics; Red with white top | 1999 |  |
| Tyco | 1:24 | Canned Heat - Coke / Coca Cola graphics; Red with black top | 1999 |  |
| Tyco | 1:12 | Black with orange and yellow flames | 1992 | |
| unk | unk | Sharper Image - metalic red convertible w/ wide white walls and chrome hubs; wide and squaty (about 10" long and 8" wide) | 2006 | |
| unk | 1:18 | Blue with orange and yellow flames | 1999 |
Plastic Model Kits
| Manufacturer | Description | Year | Image |
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| Monogram | Midnight blue 2dr Hard Top with chrome mags; my first model so it's pretty rough | ||
| Monogram | Still in box with plastic wrap | ||
| Revell | California Classics "Street Fighter"; black with flames; still in box | 1979 |
Clocks and Watches
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| Nikko | Desk clock | Plaster; turquoise '57 Chevy hard top on a road by a drive-in sign with a small clock | ||
| Relic | Watch | Silver face with a black leather band and a picture of a blue convertible |  | |
| unk | Wall clock | Coke / Coca Cola; molded plastic; scene of a '50s diner with four classic cars | ||
| unk | Wall clock | Black with a red and white two-tone hard top, "Restored" | ||
| unk | Wall clock | Coke / Coca Cola; molded plastic; scene of an old garage with a '57 |  |
Picture Frames
| Manufacturer | Description | Year | Image |
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| Atico LTD | Magnetic; World Showcase Gift Collection; Front view of Chevy; picture is inserted so that it looks like the people are in the car. | ||
| unk | Frame is of an old gas station and has a '57 Chevy and a Volkswagen Bettle by it. | ||
| unk | Framed drawing of a red '57 Chevy with fender skirts and a white top on a black and white checkerboard floor; about 16" x 22" | ||
| unk | Betty Boop laying on couch made from back of '57 Chevy | 2001 |  |
Magnets
| Manufacturer | Description | Year | Image |
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| Acme | "Talking" plastic refrigerator magnet with a note clip. Green HT with white top; honks when you push on the clip | 1997 | |
| Desperate Enterprises | 3" x 2" - Drawing of Sea Green convertible, plam trees in the background and "By CHEVROLET" at the bottom on black stripe | 2005 |  |
| Morris Magnets | Lakespur Blue convertible with a white top; encased in about 1/4" of plexiglass; about 3"x6" | ||
| unk | Has a picture of a Matador Red 2dr HT; Has the word "Quality" above it and the slogan "new and used cars" below it; about 1 1/2"x2 1/2" | ||
| unk | Front view of a red convertible; about 3" wide and 2" high | 2006 | |
| unk | Side view of a red convertible; about 3.5" wide and 1" high | 2006 | |
| unk | Black rectangle with "Chevrolet" and the "V" in gold; about 3.5" wide and 1" high. | 2006 |
Key Chains
| Manufacturer | Description | Year | Image |
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| Classic Car Series | Tropical Turquoise convertible; viewed from the back left corner | 1990 |  |
| Gift Creations | Sea Green convertable; viewed from the front left corner | 1990 |  |
| Route 66 | 1:144 scale diecast hard top on key chain; Turquoise with white top. | 2003 |
Tin Signs and Containers
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| Chevrolet | Metal Tin | Large tin that has the '50s style Chevy symbol molded on the lid and a picture of used Chevrolet car lot featuring '50s cars including '57 Chevys | 2000 | |
| unk | Tin Sign | 16"x24" tin sign "The heartbeat of America...Yesterday's Chevrolet". Shows drawing of front end of '57 Chevy. | 1999 |  |
| unk | Tin Sign | 16"x24" tin sign "Chevrolet Service center". Shows drawing of a light-blue convertible '57. | 1999 |  |
| unk | Tin Sign | 12"x16" tin sign with a pic of a blue convertible and "An American Classic" along bottom | 2005 |  |
| unk | 14"x16" tin sign - "Roadside America" - Diner with Lakespur blue HT parked in front. | 2006 |  | |
| unk | Tin Sign | Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the '57 Chevy, shows a picture of a red convertible with the words "Bel Air" "1957-2007" and "50th Anniversary"; 14 x 18 inch | 2007 | |
| unk | Hot Rod Heaven | Drawing of a '50's diner with a red '57 Chevy | 2009 | |
| unk | Drive-In Theater | Drawing of a drive-in theater showing a red and white 4-door '57 Chevy from the rear. | 2009 | |
| unk | Chevrolet | Cutout tin of a black '57 Chevy hard top. Tin is molded so that the grill and wheels are inset | 2009 | |
| Airwaves, Inc. | Tin Sign | Pink and blue tin sign with '50s design, front of a red '57 Chevy and a diner in the background. "Lost In The 50's". | 2004 |
Pictures and Drawings
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| American Memory Prints | Drawing | A drawing of a Matador Red 2dr HT with an India Ivory top; drawn by Edward C. Schaefer; dark blue matting in a 5"x7" wood frame | 1993 | |
| Donnald Art | Picture | Matador Red convertible parked on a street; 8"x10"; not framed (x2) | ||
| Donnald Art | Picture | Lakespur Blue convertible on a beach; 8"x10"; not framed | ||
| Impact Images | Picture | Canary Yellow custom 2dr HT; in front of "Maxcy Flyers" '50s diner; 8"x10"; not framed |  | |
| Impact Images | Picture | Cherry Red custom 2dr HT with flames on a solid black background; 8"x10"; not framed |  | |
| Power Graphics | Picture | Lakespur Blue convertible with a white top; parked by a lake; 16"x20" black metal frame | 1978 | |
| Power Graphics | Picture | Onyx Black 2dr HT with an India Ivory top; 16"x20" black metal frame | 1982 | |
| Prestige Graphics | Picture | Lakespur Blue convertible in front of a '50s diner; 16"x20" black metal frame | ||
| Prestige Graphics | Picture | Same as picture above but only 8"x10"; not framed | ||
| The Classic Collection | Picture | Matador Red 2dr HT with an India Ivory top, Continental Kit and dual antennas; 16"x20" wood frame | ||
| unk | Drawing | A drawing of a Matador Red HT in front of a country store; drawn by John Zed King; matted in a 12"x14" wood frame | ||
| unk | Drawing | A drawing of a Lakespur Blue 4dr Post next to a '55 Chevy, both in front of a country store; drawn by John Zed King; matted in a 3"x5" wood frame (x2) | ||
| unk | Picture | A drawing of a red HT with a white top on foil paper; the color changes shade depending on the light; 8"x10" black metal frame | ||
| unk | Picture | Dark blue 2dr HT with fender skirts; 16"x20" black metal frame | ||
| unk | Picture | Matador Red 2dr HT with black and silver interior; 16"x20" wood frame |  | |
| unk | Picture | Dark blue 2dr HT with fender skirts; 16"x20" black metal frame |  | |
| unk | Route 66 | 16" x 24" drawing w/ "Route 66" in raised letters across top; light blue HT in the for-ground that has a 3-D look to it. Old garage/gas station in the background. On a hard board and in a wood frame. |
Clothing
| Manufacturer | Description | Year | Image |
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| Pro-Ad Sports, Inc. | White shirt with light blue Hard Top hot rod; "Silver Cruiser" on front. | 2004 | |
| unk | Christian t-shirt has a Red HT with white top in front of black and white gas station; "Restored" | 1997 | |
| unk | Panama City, FL '50s diner named "Jimmy's"; picture of diner with '57 Chevy and other classics | 1999 | |
| unk | Eugene, OR '50s diner named "Terry's Diner"; black shirt with drawing of a turquoise '57 Chevy with a car hop next to the car. | 2000 | |
| unk | Panama City, FL '50s diner named "Taly-Ho"; picture of diner with '57 Chevy and other classics | 2000 | |
| unk | small Chevy on front left, 3 large '57s on back with the words "The Class of '57" | 2002 | |
| unk | '57 Chevy 2-door HT in Stars and Strips paint. "Classic Cars - An American Tradition". | 2002 |  |
Birthday and Party Items
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| Amscan | 3-D Centerpiece | Mini honeycomb centerpiece with couple in red convertible by lake | 2003 | |
| Amscan | Cutout | Large 14"x14" cutout for party decor; has couple in red convertible by lake | 2003 | |
| Amscan | Party Napkins | Pink and teal with teal 4-door with white top; has the words "Rock & Roll" along bottom | 2003 | |
| Amscan | Party Table Cloth | White table cloth with words "The 50's Rock & Roll", teal 4-door, jukebox, and music notes | 2003 | |
| Amscan | Scene Setters Add-Ons | Large 33.5 inch x 65 inch (5 feet) cutout of a blue Nomad. | 2006 |  |
| Havoc Publishing | Box of blank cards | Dense cardboard box with drawing of two people in black flamed convertible with red and clear "jewels" on the car. Contains 10 cards with this pic and 10 of a '50s dinner. (x2) | 2003 |  |
| Spare Time Greetings | Birthday Card | Picture of a custom Canary Yellow 2dr HT taken from the left rear fin | ||
| unk | Birthday Card | Picture of a white Hard Top taken from the front and in the shape of the Chevy | ||
| unk | Gift bag | Black and red gift bag with classic cars. Shows tail end of a turquoise convertible '57 | 2005 | |
| unk | Wrapping paper | Black gift wrapping paper with classic cars. Shows tail end of a turquoise convertible '57 | 2005 |
Misc. Paper Items
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| Associated Press | Comic Strip | "For Better Or For Worse" comic strip featuring a '57 Chevy | 1991 |  |
| Checks In The Mail | Personal Checks | Shows a drawing of a green '57 from the left rear fin | ||
| U.S. Postal Service | Limited Edition Stamp | Stamp released for the 1950's era of the Century series; picture of rear left quarter panel; Lakespur Blue HT | 1999 |  |
| unk | Black 3-D Cardboard food holder | Black conv. w/ flames that folds into a 3-D car and is used as a food/sunday holder | 1997 |  |
| unk | Gift Bag | Gift bag with a pic of a red convertible on it. Measures about 10"h x 11"w x 4"d) | 2008 |  |
| unk | Note Pad | A 5"x7" white note pad with green printing; a drawing of 2dr HT, it has the Chevy "bow-tie" with the word "Chevrolet " in the center and the slogan "'57 Chevrolet - Sweet, Smooth, and Sassy" below that | ||
| unk | Personal Checks | Rear shot of a yellow convertible; drawing | ||
| unk | Red 3-D Cardboard food holder | Red conv. that folds into a 3-D car and is used as a sunday holder | 1997 |  |
| unk | Stickers | Page of classic car stickers - 3 4" '57 Chevy hard tops; side view |
Misc. Items
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| Applause | Ceramic mug | Light blue mug that looks like a '57 Chevy, plastic wheels that roll |  | |
| Bergamot Brass Works | Belt buckle | Black Onyx BelAir with an Ivory Top | 1979 |  |
| Chevrolet | Coasters | Classic Chevy Coasters; Set of metal coasters with a picture of a red conv. | ||
| Enesco | Coffee mug | The Classic Collection; Pictures of a light blue convertible at different angles |  | |
| Telemania | Phone | Red '57 Chevy; horn beeps and headlights light up |  | |
| unk | Chalkboard | About 13"x19"; shows front part of '57; chalkboard looks like a road. | 2003 |  |
| unk | Coat Rack | 16"x10.5" wood coat rack made to look like the front view of a '57 Chevy; has 3 pegs for coats | 1999 |  |
| unk | Gift Card | Issued by Fuddrucker's - Picture of a solid yellow 4-door Bel Air wagon with Fuddruckers badge and logo; a large burger is shown tied to the top. Winter scene | 2006 |  |
| unk | Gift Card | Lowe's gift card showing the back end of a turquois '57 Chevy with "Just Married" on the back and tools dragging behind. | 2006 | |
| unk | Hat pin | "57" on Chevy "bow-tie" | ||
| unk | Hat pin | Purple HT |  | |
| unk | Pen | Black w/ Ivory mid section and light blue conv.; bowtie on cap; silver tin case | 2006 | |
| unk | Penny Matches | Small box of matches with a yellow '57 Hard Top on the box (X5) | 2000 | |
| unk | Puzzle | Matador Red 2dr HT; measures 16"x20" | 1998 |  |
| unk | Suncatcher | Turquoise with white top |  | |
| unk | Tapestry | A piece of thick cloth with Route 66 graphics and a '57 Chevy | ||
| unk | Throw Blanket | Large throw with 2 Hard Tops, one Turquoise and one red, in front of a dinner. Fringes around edges. | 2002 |  |
| unk | Video rewinder | Black '57 HT; lights light up when tape is rewinding |  |
Misc. Items from or about 1957
| Manufacturer | Item | Description | Year | Image |
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| U.S. Treasury | Silver Certificate | $1 Silver Certificates from 1957 (x3) | 1957 | |
| U.S. Treasury | Fifty Cent Piece | Silver fifty cent piece from 1957 (x2) | 1957 | |
| U.S. Treasury | Silver Quarter | Silver quarter from 1957 | 1957 | |
| U.S. Treasury | Silver Dime | Silver dime from 1957 (x3) | 1957 | |
| U.S. Treasury | Penny | Copper penny from 1957 (x15) | 1957 | |
| Pages Of Time | Time Magnet | A 1 1/4" x 4 1/2" yellow and white magnet with stats and facts from 1957 | ||
| Pages Of Time | Nostalgia News Report | A small booklet containing facts and ads from 1957 | ||
| A Wonderful Year | Birthday Card | Contains facts from 1957 |
