Chevrolet 1956 Bel Air Gasser Former Drag Racer With History on 2040-cars
Lompoc, California, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Chevrolet
Drive Type: rear wheel
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Mileage: 0
Trim: 2 door
I am listing this historic race car for my good friends at The Hot Rod Ranch located in Lompoc, CA. The Hot Rod Ranch and it's cars have been featured in Hot Rod Deluxe Magazine and this particular car was featured in Car Kulture Deluxe Magazine #31 in 2008.
I am only the listing agent and I don't have any more information other than what is listed below. All inquiries must be sent to gil.hotrodranch@yahoo.com or call Gil at 805-757-1765. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ask your questions before bidding. Bidders are responsible for knowing what they are bidding on. I don't want to compromise my100% feedback because someone didn't have all the facts. No low feedback or negative feedback bidders!!!
The following description if from Gil
Up for sale and auction is our original 1957 Chevy Bel Air drag car Panama Red. This car was raced from 1961 to 1981. Originally, the car was raced at Lion's Drag Strip and then later was run at Famoso Raceway. This car is a true survivor with very few changes since its last race. It still wears its original paint and lettering that we only buffed out and waxed to preserve it. The Borg Warner T-10 trans, Mcleod flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate, and even the front wheels are original to the car. The car originally ran a 301 SBC, but now has a fresh 355 SBC with 10-1 compression, camel hump heads, Edelbrock tunnel ram with dual 450 Holleys, Erson solid liter cam, and Harland Sharp roller rockers. Distributor is a Mallory dual point. Exhaust consists of early Headman fenderwell headers. The engine runs and sounds great! It has an early Pontiac rear with 5.86 gears and Henry's spool and axles The rear suspension consists of the original leaf springs with ladder bars and a floater kit. The biggest change to the car since it was raced is the addition of the straight axle front suspension and front disc brake kit. My plan was to return the car to a stock a-arm front suspension and get it back to how it was when it was raced. It has an early Fiberglass Trends one piece tilt nose that is still in very good shape. The body is excellent with no rust. All of the stainless trim is in great shape. The dash holds all of it's original gauges that are in working order. The two front bucket seats are from an early Chevy Camper and the door panels are new and freshly covered in black vinyl. I have a clear title for the car but since it is still in race trim it has not been registered for the street. I have a lot of documentation on the car including photos, time slips and even copies of the last know drivers personal records that were written in a notebook following each run. These original drag cars with documented history are becoming hard to find. Here is a chance to own a great car, that is recognized wherever it goes, with a lot of history. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 805-757-1765 or send me an email at gil.hotrodranch@yahoo.com. Visit The Hot Rod Ranch Face Book page to see video of Panama Red from the recent Ventura Nationals and see the cars first hard pass since 1981.
The car is advertised for sale locally and the I reserve the right to end the auction early if needed.
The car is sold as is with no warranty! The winning bidder is responsible for pick-up or shipping. The Hot rod Ranch will help the shipper with loading if required. A $1000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction via Pay Pal to the listing agent (dakar685). Full payment is due within 7 days of the end of the auction via Pay Pal to (dakar685) or certified check or wire transfer directly to The Hot Rod Ranch.
On Sep-07-13 at 18:39:56 PDT, seller added the following information:
I am only the listing agent and I don't have any more information other than what is listed below. All inquiries must be sent to gil.hotrodranch@yahoo.com or call Gil at 805-757-1765. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ask your questions before bidding. Bidders are responsible for knowing what they are bidding on. I don't want to compromise my100% feedback because someone didn't have all the facts. No low feedback or negative feedback bidders!!! The following description if from Gil Up for sale and auction is our original 1956 Chevy Bel Air drag car Panama Red. This car was raced from 1961 to 1981. Originally, the car was raced at Lion's Drag Strip and then later was run at Famoso Raceway. This car is a true survivor with very few changes since its last race. It still wears its original paint and lettering that we only buffed out and waxed to preserve it. The Borg Warner T-10 trans, Mcleod flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate, and even the front wheels are original to the car. The car originally ran a 301 SBC, but now has a fresh 355 SBC with 10-1 compression, camel hump heads, Edelbrock tunnel ram with dual 450 Holleys, Erson solid liter cam, and Harland Sharp roller rockers. Distributor is a Mallory dual point. Exhaust consists of early Headman fenderwell headers. The engine runs and sounds great! It has an early Pontiac rear with 5.86 gears and Henry's spool and axles The rear suspension consists of the original leaf springs with ladder bars and a floater kit. The biggest change to the car since it was raced is the addition of the straight axle front suspension and front disc brake kit. My plan was to return the car to a stock a-arm front suspension and get it back to how it was when it was raced. It has an early Fiberglass Trends one piece tilt nose that is still in very good shape. The body is excellent with no rust. All of the stainless trim is in great shape. The dash holds all of it's original gauges that are in working order. The two front bucket seats are from an early Chevy Camper and the door panels are new and freshly covered in black vinyl. I have a clear title for the car but since it is still in race trim it has not been registered for the street. I have a lot of documentation on the car including photos, time slips and even copies of the last know drivers personal records that were written in a notebook following each run. These original drag cars with documented history are becoming hard to find. Here is a chance to own a great car, that is recognized wherever it goes, with a lot of history. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 805-757-1765 or send me an email at gil.hotrodranch@yahoo.com. Visit The Hot Rod Ranch Face Book page to see video of Panama Red from the recent Ventura Nationals and see the cars first hard pass since 1981. The car is advertised for sale locally and the I reserve the right to end the auction early if needed. The car is sold as is with no warranty! The winning bidder is responsible for pick-up or shipping. The Hot rod Ranch will help the shipper with loading if required. A $1000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction via Pay Pal to the listing agent (dakar685). Full payment is due within 7 days of the end of the auction via Pay Pal to (dakar685) or certified check or wire transfer directly to The Hot Rod Ranch.
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