The car was restored twice since 1983, and the owning couple have collected several prizes and awards at local car shows ...

“I always liked the look of the ’57,” he says. Greges paid $500 ... but has gone for as much as $120,000. The 150, 210 and Bel Air models are popular with collectors, restorers and hotrodders.

Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg crashed his ’57 Bel Air. See the aftermath here ... suspension does a great job of tucking the Forgiato FV3 wheels and no doubt helps tremendously with handling.