So what’s the difference?
A coupe (often called a “hardtop”) has no center pillar between the front and rear side windows. When the windows are down, it’s completely open—sleek, airy, and built for style.
A 2-door sedan, like this one, keeps that center “B-pillar” in place.
And that changes everything.
It gives the car a more structured, upright profile. A slightly more understated look. And historically, it made the sedan the more practical, everyday driver back in 1957.
But here’s where it gets interesting for collectors today:
Sedans were often driven more, modified more, and restored less often to true factory-correct condition.
Which means finding one like this—restored to concours-level standards and scoring 950+ points in judging—is something special.
It’s not just about rarity.
It’s about how it’s been preserved.
