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Perhaps the most recognized and iconic car is the 1957 Chevrolet BelAir . Shown here is the hardtop coupe in Tropical Turquoise. Here are some facts for the year 1957: The average cost of new house $12,220. Average monthly rent $90.00. Average Yearly Wages $4,550. Cost of a gallon of gas 24 cents. The number one record on the Billboard Chart this week in 1957 was "Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear" by Elvis Presley the B side was "Loving You." and Elvis Presley purchased Graceland, The first Nuclear Reactor plant opens Pennsylvania, the Soviet Union launched the first space satellite - Sputnik 1. Movies included "Twelve Angry Men" and "The Bridge Over the River Kwai." Television broadcasts "Perry Mason" and "Maverick" for the first time. Music continued to be Rock and Roll. Popular toys of the day were Slinkys and Hula Hoops. The continued growth of the use of credit was shown by the fact that 2/3 of all new cars purchased in 1957 were bought on credit. Enjoy and Have a Nice Day!!!!!!!