Escambia Sheriff’s Newest Vehicle Is a 1957 Chevy Bel Air

June 24, 2023

The newest vehicle in the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office fleet is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

The non-profit Escambia County Sheriff Foundation purchased and modified the classic car to gift to the ECSO ato further promote community engagement and pay tribute to the men and women who have served at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office throughout its history.

“This has quickly become a favorite in our fleet,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said. “This gift allows us to acknowledge the dedication and sacrifice of those who have proudly served at the Sheriff’s Office throughout our 200-year history, while providing us with another opportunity for community engagement.”

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The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation exists to promote the community engagement efforts of the Sheriff’s Office while directly supporting its employees. It is the Foundation’s hope that this privately funded gift will help enhance the engagement efforts of the sheriff’s office while evoking a sense of pride from current employees as well as those who have come before.

The Chevy Bel Air was presented during an event at the Summer Vista Assisted Living Community.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.

Comments

11 Responses to “Escambia Sheriff’s Newest Vehicle Is a 1957 Chevy Bel Air”

  1. Jimbo Mac on June 25th, 2023 12:35 am

    Reminds me of a favorite childhood TV show, Highway Patrol, starring Broderick Crawford. The car is a beauty!

  2. Beulah Boy on June 24th, 2023 10:13 pm

    Oh so wish I had my ‘57 back.. Drove it to USA in Mobile and did get alot of lookers. Alot of good memories in it.

  3. Tom & Nan on June 24th, 2023 6:03 pm

    Had 2 of them, both 283 power pak. 346-8293

  4. Travis on June 24th, 2023 2:57 pm

    Sweet ride. Agree on if I get arrested, all me off in that one!

  5. Well on June 24th, 2023 2:42 pm

    Pop the hood !!

  6. JJ on June 24th, 2023 1:20 pm

    PLEASE, no high speed or pit manuvers

    and moving violations at 1957 costs

  7. Concerned Citizen on June 24th, 2023 12:44 pm

    That looks amazing, definitely want to see that 57 in person.

  8. jason on June 24th, 2023 11:54 am

    Sign me up how can i get a free ride in that. If I get arrested I wanna go in that.

  9. tg on June 24th, 2023 11:37 am

    If that car pulls me over ill know im back in the Good Old Days!

  10. anne on June 24th, 2023 10:07 am

    Now, that will get me out of the house to see it in a parade :) .

  11. Paul on June 24th, 2023 8:46 am

    They did an Excellent job on that. It looks flawless.

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