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1956 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Matching #s California Car! on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:57276 Color: TWILIGHT TURQUOISE /
  WHITE/GRAY
Location:

Forest Hills, New York, United States

Forest Hills, New York, United States
Transmission:3 SPEED MANUAL
Engine:INLINE 6 CYLINDER
Body Type:2 DOOR HARDTOP (NO POST)
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: C56K Year: 1956
Exterior Color: TWILIGHT TURQUOISE
Make: Chevrolet
Interior Color: WHITE/GRAY
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: BEL AIR HARDTOP
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 57,276
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Sub Model: WATCH VIDEO!
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. ... 

HERE IS A BEAUTIFUL 1956 CHEVY BEL AIR (REAL DEAL BEL AIR, NOT A 150 OR 210) THAT HAS THE ORIGINAL DRIVETRAIN, INLINE 6 CYLINDER WITH 3 SPEED MANUALTRANSMISSION ON THE FLOOR IN A STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION THAT IS TURN-KEY AND READY TO DRIVE ANYWHERE!

Please e-mail me with questions or to set up an inspection to see the car in person. AUCTION MAY BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME. 

also note: wheels/tires pictured do NOT come with the car, but can be purchased separately if desired

Vehicle came out of sunny California (Rancho Cucamonga). Previous owner had done an aesthetic restoration on the vehicle in the early 1990s from what I was told, and since then it has been garaged and driven occasionally. Lots of work done on it, and it's waiting for a new owner to take her to the next level and enjoy her for years/decades to come.

OPTIONS:

Manual steering

Manual drum brakes

#s Matching Inline 6 cylinder motor

3 Speed Manual Transmission (originally on column, converted to floor shift)

Two-tone color combination

Bench seat interior

Under the hood lies a virtually all stock and MATCHING NUMBERS inline 6 cylinder Chevy motor (has been upgraded to later model alternator and battery, other than that it's bone stock). Meticulously serviced throughout its life. Mechanically it fires right up and sounds great. Transmission is solid and shifts good without any noises or grinding. I drive the car about once every other week for short trips around down or every once in a while I'll take it to a cruise night on the highway. It has never let me down and always performs great. 

Interior was redone some years ago during the restoration and has held up fairly well through the years. Seats in good shape overall with NO rips but some discoloration in the fabric inserts. Good headliner with a couple of small water stains. Carpet is old but still presentable. Good door panels with minor wear. Dash in good shape with some chips in the paint here and there. Good steering wheel (could use different hub). Overall nicely presentable for a good driver.

GOOD CHROME throughout (front bumper is fairly nice with minor wear as is the rest of the side trim, rear bumper has some small surface rust spots here and there).

Seems to have a SOLID FRAME throughout, other than a couple of rusted side braces, which is common. 

The old girl is NOT perfect by any means of course so please keep that in mind when bidding. Paint is in VERY GOOD shape throughout, and although it looks fairly good with plenty of shine, it has various small chips, and minor imperfections as you would expect of being nearly 20 years old. Hood could use new front rubber stoppers and minor adjustment as it's not lying perfectly flush. Small surface crack along left edge of hood. Not working: signals, wipers (I have the wiper arms/blades, just not installed), horn, clock, radio (not connected), may need a couple of bulbs replaced here and there. Missing: spare tire/jack, spacer for steering wheel hub. Window cranks need adjustment, passenger side window needs track adjustment. Brakes work fine but squeal a bit and may need servicing in near future. Could use weatherstripping, window felts and various other rubber replaced throughout. Underside has various patches on floorboards that were done amateurly and should be redone properly (floors are solid but need aesthetic attention). A couple of side frame braces are rotted and should be replaced (typical for tri-5 chevys). Trunk is carpeted throughout but from underneath it looks in decent shape overall. Exhaust needs new pipe from muffler back. Sill plates need adjustment as they hit doors a bit. 

So overall she is not perfect and will need some form of TLC and tinkering depending on how nice you want it to be and what you plan to do with the car. Please note, I cannot remember every single issue with the car, nor do I know everything wrong with it, as it is after all over 65 years old so keep that in mind.

If you just want a GREAT LOOKING TURN-KEY DRIVER then this is the car for you. If you want a show car, it will need some work to bring it up to that level of course. I ENCOURAGE ANYONE BIDDING OR SERIOUSLY INTERESTED TO COME LOOK AT IT IN PERSON. I WILL BE GLAD TO SHOW IT TO YOU TOP TO BOTTOM SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE GETTING INTO.

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We would like to encourage you to Please follow our rules of the auction and refrain from creating your own! All inspections must be completed prior to auction close. Winning bidder will provide a $1000 deposit within 48 hrs of auction close. Remaining Balance will be paid in full within 7 days of Auction close. All vehicles must be removed within 14 days of Auction close, After such time a $20 a day storage fee will be applied. All vehicles are sold AS/IS please review our warrenty policy below.

Warranty Information
 

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Terms and Conditions
 

Cash (in person) is preferred. Bank Wire transfer is acceptable, as well as a cashier's check (MUST clear in full before vehicle is released). $1000 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours.


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