WD Detailing / YouTubeA car owner got the surprise of his life when his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was cleaned up and put back on the road after sitting in his garage for 30 years.The owner's son, Aaron, secretly enlisted the help of WD Detailing to give his dad a 74th birthday present he would not forget.Aaron said: "It would mean the world to him, he always talks about pulling it out, getting it back together."WD Detailing / YouTubeAfter removing the car from the garage, the team spent seven days stripping away three decades of dust and grime. They carefully removed rust and oxidation before washing and polishing the body.The interior also got a makeover with the original carpets removed and deep cleaned.WD Detailing / YouTubeThe team also had to work on the engine, as the car wouldn't start when they brought it back to the workshop. The V8 had deteriorated battery cables that needed replacing, a leaking fuel line, ignition issues and a carburetor that leaked heavily around its accelerator pump.The team installed a new carburetor, cap, rotor, plug wires and spark plugs before turning the key and getting the car running.WD Detailing / YouTubeAfter repairing the engine and degreasing the engine bay, they took the Chevrolet back out on the road before returning it home for the big surprise reveal.The owner's first reaction was, "When did you take my car out?" He then wiped away tears and thanked the makeover team for the unforgettable birthday gift.Read More From First For AutosWorld Record-Holding Jet-Powered RC Car Takes Aim at Breaking the 100 MPH BarrierTesla, BMW and Volvo Are Losing Familiar Models for 2027 - See Which Vehicles Won't ReturnTesla Semi Finally Hits the Road Nearly a Decade After Its Initial 2017 UnveilingThis story Owner in Tears as 1957 Chevy Bel Air Finally Hits the Road for First Time in 30 Years first appeared on First For Autos. Follow First For Autos on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.
