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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Base Sedan 4-door Chevy 350 Original Manual Transmission on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:20027
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1955 Chevy Bel Air, 4 Door Post

Replacement Chevy 350 V8 Engine replaced original engine listed above, (I couldn't figure out how to change it the eBay listing assistant automatically listed it).   The engine is a Chevy 350 V8.

Original Four Speed Manual Transmission

Manual Steering

Drum Brakes

Front and Rear Bumpers and Grill have been re-chromed

Mileage says 20027, I would guess that has rolled at least once and probably twice

Passenger Side Rear panel is Damaged, (See Photographs), original trim is included. 

New Emblems, New Rear Tail Lights

Newer Dayton Daytona SR Tires

New Battery November 4, 2013

Dual Exhaust with Super Trapp Mufflers

Seats and Carpet have been re-upholstered and covered with towels.   Some of the seat re-upholster is pulling away, (See photographs).

Custom Bel Air Floor Mats

Headliner is good but needs a little upholsterer attention to be perfect, (See photographs).

Door Panels in good condition, Front Kick Panels in fair condition

Hurst Shifter, Autometer Sport Comp Monster Tachometer

Under Dash Autometer gauges

Glove Box in good condition

Alternator Upgrade not the original generator

Ram Horn Exhaust Manifolds with 2" dump

Edelbrock Intake with Electric Choke Carburetor

Dual Electric Fans installed on Radiator - Stops Overheating

Air Shocks possibly Monroe

Trunk is clean, Underside is clean

There is NO mentionable rust on this 59 year old vehicle, light surface rust in places under the car but this is definitely a West Coast un-rusted vehicle

Theft power kill switch

May need clutch and or minor electrical work

Driver's side rear window cracked, (See pictures)

Paint chipping in door jambs, (See pictures)

CLEAN AND CLEAR NEVADA TITLE

Car has been sitting in a garage since last being registered in 2009.   My father in law and I got it started and running on January 23rd, 2014.   It took about five tries and rumbled to life, it sounded great!   I have a video of the engine running available for serious buyers.  

Independent Mechanic inspection is welcome and encouraged prior to bidding and or purchase.   I am honest, I list accurately what I know, however I AM NOT A MECHANIC!   I am not a car expert.   If you have a specific question I will try to answer it within 24 hours as the car is not stored at my home and I will have to go there to attempt an accurate answer.   However, BUYER BEWARE, there is no warranty, expressed or implied.   If you buy this car you should expect some repairs to be necessary.

This vehicle was purchased to cruise during the Summer and at Hot August Nights in hot and dry Reno Nevada.   It was never used during the winter by the current owner and was always garaged.   Elderly husband bought it for his wife who loved and enjoyed this car.   The husband who took care of the car and knew the most about it has passed and it is time for new owners to love and enjoy this car.  

As mentioned the car needs some work here and there to be perfect, most 59 year old cars do, however the starting price is much lower than others that are perfect.   There is no reserve the starting price is the lowest acceptable price.

I will not arrange shipping, that is the buyer's responsibility.   I will meet the shipper at an agreed appointment to take custody of the vehicle.   The vehicle will need to be paid for in cashier's check prior to removal.   A $625 deposit via paypal needs to be made by the winning bidder at the close of auction to guarantee the sale.

Please check my feedback and bid with confidence!   I am an honest eBayer!

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GM follows Ford and Honda in skipping SEMA

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