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Sheet metal and trim renovations were in order for the 1964 Bel Air. Overall length was shortened to 109.9 in.

For 1962, new sheet metal except the door panels was changed contributing to what most collectors believe to be one of the cleanest and important Chevys of yester-year.

The 1959 Bel Air was all new, and Chevy spared no expense at making it look like nothing else on the road. This restyle initiated the fourth-generation Bel Airs.

Little changes were made for the 1960 Bel Air, like a more restrained front end, and double taillights replaced the cat's eyes from the previous year.

The 1958 Bel Air sported "curves where before there were lines." New to the Bel Air line was the well-appointed Impala models available as either a 2-door hardtop coupe or 2-door convertible.

"The Hot One is Even Hotter" boasted Chevrolet for the new Bel Air in 1956. A new Turbo Fire V8 was introduced and promised greater passing safety.

For 1954, the Bel Air stayed essentially the same, except for a revised grille and taillight, and a revised engine that had insert bearings and higher oil pressure. The revised engine saw a slight performance increase.

The 1953 Bel Air became its own line sporting several new models. It featured Fisher unisteel construction, high-compression engines, and new rear axle.

The 1952 Bel Air saw its lowest production numbers since its inception and could be due to an increase in price by by $82.

Relatively unchanged from the previous year, the 1951 Bel Air saw increased production numbers as America took grasp of it's handsome looks and plush interior.