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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Sedan, Original V8, Survivor Car Amazing Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:73204 Color: Gold /
 Gold
Location:

Center Moriches, New York, United States

Center Moriches, New York, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:265 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: VC56B124181 Year: 1956
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Trim: Bel Air 2 Door Sedan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Manual Transmission
Mileage: 73,204
Exterior Color: Gold
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gold
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

You are looking at an incredible 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door sedan.  This car has it's original 265 V8 engine and a 3 speed manual transmission with shift on the column.  The engine is numbers matching, and I have the original paperwork to prove it.  This car has not been restored!  It is in amazing original condition!  She is Sierra Gold and Adobe Beige, and these are the original colors.  I was lucky enough to find the car in Franklin Square, NY last year.  I had the car appraised by a specialist, and he was amazed by the condition of the car.  He believes it to be all original, except he said that the front fenders look like they have been re-sprayed many years ago.  I have a full documented report from the appraiser, and I will give it to the new owner.  The car has all of it's original equipment, and everything works, except for the clock in the dash.  Even the AM tube radio works!  It has the dealer installed window washer squirters, the remote spot light, and the optional rubber floor mats.  The seats and armrests are showing some wear, please see the pics.  This car runs and drives extremely well.  I do drive it and enjoy it.  The motor starts right up, and runs super smooth.  The clutch feels perfect, and the transmissin shifts great.  The 4 wheel drum brakes work well, considering they are manual drums!   

The car has been extremely well kept over the years.  The 2 previous owners had the car in climate controled garages.  The car was undercoated, and I believe that helped the car stay so nice.  All body panels look to be 100% original.  The floor pans and inner and outer rockers look great, with zero rust.  The body mounts look great too.  Even the bottoms of the doors have no rust, it is just amazing how clean this car still is.  The paint is still nice, some of the gold is thin in spots, but it has the right to be, it is 57 years old.  The stainless trim is in amazing shape, and looks great.  The chrome is nice, but is a little dull in spots.  The doors open and close perfectly, with zero effort.  All of the windows roll down properly also.  The exhaust system was replaced recently, as well as the front engine mounts, and the idler arm.  It also has a modern battery in it.  The 265 V8 has a 2 barrel carb, and single exhaust.  

I bought this car with every intension of making it into a pro-touring resto mod with an LS-1, a 6-speed, big wheels, and 4 wheel disc brakes.  I now realize that this car is way too nice and too important to ever modify it.  It really is special.  The appraiser yelled at me, and told me that the car is a time capsule, and should be stored in a climate controled bubble, and not driven.  I am not willing to do that, so I am looking to move on, but I want the car to go to a good home.  I do know that the current trend in the collector car hobby is about un-restored survivor cars, so I am sure someone will really apreciate this old girl.  Please look at the pics.  This car is not perfect, it is NOT restored, it is 57 years old, and in amazing shape for it's age. I feel that you should come and stand in front of the car, before you make any opinions about it.  I will be happy to show anyone the car, if you are a serious buyer.  

 

 

Buyer is resposible for all shipping fees and arrangments.  A $1000 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction end.  Car must be paid in full within 7 days of auction end.  I will not release vehicle until payment is cleared into my bank account, no exceptions.  Vehicle is sold in AS IS condition, sale is final.  Not looking for any trades.  Please check my perfect feedback and bid with confidence!  Thanks.         

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