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1957 Chevy 210 Hardtop Sport Coupe on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:97599
Location:

Ottumwa, Iowa, United States

Ottumwa, Iowa, United States

This car recently came from my late great uncle's farm in southeast iowa where it sat for decades. Its a rare model 210 Hardtop Sport Coupe. Of all the two hundred thousand 2 door hardtops built that year only around 5% were model 210. 

I found no title for the car, repeat NO TITLE. The upper description says "vehicle title- clear" meaning there are no known designations, NOT meaning there is a title. 

It rolls for loading but kicking the tires is the only way to steer, no steering wheel.

This car is very incomplete. I hauled it to my shop, set a hood on it and got the tires to hold air. There are no hood hinges, hood is just sitting there, seems latched but bring straps. 

The frame looks decent, didnt find any holes but the front stub is from a later model with disc brakes, its welded on in front of the firewall. The car appears to still have the original rear alxe. The floor pans are gone, and the lower quarters and lower front fenders have rot, trunk pan has rot. The doors seem decent, surprisingly open and close correctly. The bumpers are no good. Most glass is cracked or damaged. The roof skin looks solid, but check out the pictures close, the car has damage/dents/rust, etc and lots of missing trim/parts.

The interior looks pretty complete at a glance, with the exception of the  obvious steering wheel, column, glove box door, upper rear seat, and Im sure a few more things.  

Vehicle is sold AS-IS where is. This auction can be cancelled at any time. Buyer is responsible for all shipping concerns. Full payment is due within 5 days of auction end by cash in person or transfer. No returns or refunds. A $200.00 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due through paypal within 24 hours of auction end. The car needs picked up within 14 days or it gets resold. Thanks for looking.


On Jul-20-14 at 11:37:53 PDT, seller added the following information:

I have a contact with a title and vin plate to a 57 chevy V8 2door hardtop 210 model, he is will to sell them for a couple hundred. His info will be provided to the winning bidder. 

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