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Ringo Starr's Custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Up for Auction

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is a legend! You can either agree with that and continue reading this article or just hit the close tab button and never come back. We're kidding of course, but that doesn't make the Tri-Five era Bel Airs less beautiful.
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In fact, what you're about to see below is probably one of the coolest custom cars ever built. The four-wheeled masterpiece you're looking at was built by George Barris (aka the King of the Kustomizers) for Ringo Starr, the former drummer of the Beatles and still a global rock star.

Fitted with a flaming hood, the black coupe also sports a set of Cragar-style wheels and side tailpipes. While visual modifications may be minor, the Corvette-style pipes change the car dramatically, turning it into a vehicle that any hot rod enthusiasts would drool upon, us included.

The reason we're reporting about this unique Bel Air is because it's scheduled to cross the block on February 7 in Paris, during an event hosted by Artcurial Motorcars. The Chevy, which also comes with a certificate of authenticity from George Barris, will be offered at no reserve and it's estimated to fetch between €40,000 and €80,000 ($54,400 - $108,800).
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About the author: Ciprian Florea
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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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