Learn how to draw a 1957 Chevy in five easy steps.

The 1957 Chevy is undoubtedly one of the coolest cars ever produced. Pay close attention to the finer details as you learn to sketch this all-time car favorite.

In this section, we'll guide you through the process of drawing this car. You can either sketch it freehand while looking at your computer screen or print this page for a more detailed view of each step.

Here, we'll provide an illustration for each step, along with instructions on how to draw it. Follow the red lines in the images to accurately replicate each part of the car. Previous steps are shown in gray to help you track your progress.

1. Sketch the Rectangles

Begin by drawing a small rectangle to represent the front of the car, then attach a larger rectangle at an angle to its left side for the passenger's area. At the bottom where these two shapes meet, sketch a curved line and add a circle to form the first front tire. Below the smaller rectangle, draw another curved line for the second front tire.

To create the rear tire, draw an oval that partially overlaps the back of the large rectangle. For the front hood, sketch a diamond shape at the top of the small rectangle and part of the larger rectangle. Indicate the windshield and side windows by drawing three angled lines at the top of both the diamond and large rectangle. Complete the roof by connecting these three lines with a tube shape, pointed at both ends.

2. Wheels and Windows

To form the rear wheel well, draw a half circle overlapping the rear wheel, adding a short straight line at the left end. For the front wheel well, extend a crooked line from the front of the curved line. Inside the rear wheel, draw a small circle within an oval to create the hubcap. Inside the front wheel, add three smaller circles to depict the other hubcap. Shape the windows and windshield using a combination of straight and curved lines as shown here.

3. Adding Side Moldings

To create the side moldings, draw a long Y-shaped tube with open ends. For the rear bumper, use a closed half-circle shape. Place three smaller closed half circles near the front of the Y-shaped moldings for added detail.

Define the doors using a combination of straight and curved lines. For the door handles, draw two small straight lines to represent the handles.

4. Front Hood and Headlights

For the headlights, draw a circle within a larger, odd-shaped circle. Between the headlights, place a stretched-out V-shaped figure to suggest the presence of a V-8 engine. On the front hood, add two 'wind-split' shapes, resembling closed half-circles with a small square bump on top.

To create the top edge of the front hood, draw a long curved line through the wind-split on your right side. Use multiple curved lines to define the shape of the front bumper as shown in the example.

5. Adding Shading

Complete the roof supports and the front bumper by adding a mix of straight and curved lines. Draw two straight lines behind each wind-split on the front hood to enhance the detail.

Shade the sidewalls of the tires, the lower half of the bullet-shaped ends of the bumper, and the spaces between sections of the front bumper. Darken the rims of the headlights as well. Use straight lines to add shading to the lower part of the tires and the rear of the car.

Your car drawing is now complete! Don't worry if it isn't perfect on your first try—keep practicing until you're satisfied with your work. Before the 1957 Chevy, there were other classic cars. Learn how to draw a classic car in the next article.

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