Deciding whether to restore a rusted out barn find or to leave it in the barn is a tough one. Knowing the car’s history and options can have a huge impact on the decision. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air barn find is very rusty and needs a complete restoration. The seller doesn’t seem to know much about its history or even what engine it has. We are turning to you guys to help us determine the specifics of this one. Start by taking a look at it here on eBay, where it’s being offered without a reserve.

The seller doesn’t state what engine this Bel Air had or whether the current engine is the original. They do state that the automatic has been swapped out for a floor shifted three speed, which might suggest that the engine isn’t original. They do know that it was ordered with Tropical Turquoise paint and Tropical Turquoise and Ivory Vinyl interior. It appears most of the hard to find convertible pieces are there, as are most of the interior parts. The previous owner couldn’t find the title, so this is being sold without a title.

Rust is a major issue here and both the frame and the floors are about gone. While it might be possible to fix both, your best bet would be to buy new ones. Looking at this Bel Air, what engine do you think it originally had? Would you leave it in the barn or tackle this project?