Classic Car Insurance for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Q: I have a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 150/210 and I want to know if an insurance company will cover the true market value of my car?
AIS Answer: Absolutely. There are a few companies in the U.S. that offer classic car insurance. Part of any good classic car insurance is insuring the market value of the vehicle (though it doesn’t always work that way). We wrote an article covering classic car insurance that should answer this question and more.
Since each and every vehicle is different regardless of being the same make and model, you will need to have your vehicle professionally appraised in order to find the true market value of your classic car. There are many classic car appraisers in the U.S. and your insurance company should be able to give a few references.
After your vehicle is appraised you will know exactly what your vehicle is worth at the current time, and this is the number you work with to come up with an Agreed Value Policy. When you choose a classic car insurance company the terms of your policy are very important, and since classic cars are known to appreciate in value you need a policy that covers appreciation as well as offers an Agreed Value.
Since you own a 1957 Chevrolet which is arguably one of the most collected vehicles in America, it’s definitely considered a “classic car”. It falls under the category Post War Classic (1949 - 1969).
I would recommend that you check with a local independent agent who may work with a few of the larger carriers that offer classic car insurance. This will give you the broadest range of rates and more options. Or, you can just go with a respected company like Hagerty, or Grundy and get a few quotes (we have no affiliation with Hagerty or Grundy).
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get classic car insruance for that old Chev. Hagerty is a great insurer for that.
when is a car considered a classic car?