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Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 (1956)
for sale

Price: US $20,000.00

Description:

Ok, I purchased this a few months back from a guys collection of cars. This is a real 56' bel air 2 DOOR HARD TOP, it is not a 4 door hardtop, it is not a 2 door post. The car was originally copper and white and he had it repainted Gold and white. He also paid to have the interior redone, which turned out really nice. After that he seemed to have lost interest. I have no idea how long it had been sitting by the time I purchased it. The motor turned over by hand but did not initially run. I went ahead and got it running, which included installing a new ballast resister, points/condenser, and flushing out the carburetor. I also flushed out the gas tank and installed a new fuel line as well as an inline filter. I had the radiator and the heater core repaired as well so there wouldn't be any surprises going down the road from the car over heating. I also installed a new original style master cylinder, turned all the drums, and installed new front brake hoses and bled the whole system to get all the air and moisture out. The 56 comes with the original 265 V8 2v, original power glide transmission, and original rear end I believe. I took it to an exhaust shop and had them install a new exhaust system, so it now purrs going down the road. If you look at the pictures the motor looks completely stock other than the air cleaner. It still has the original style generator that works great keeping the battery charged. The motor is a champ, I am not sure of how many miles are on it, but it still has the original GM gaskets and idles very nice. I have driven the car around town with no issues. I do hear a slight hum from the transmission at times, but it doesn't seem to affect the drivability.
Cosmetically the car actually looked nice when I got it. The paint is about a 7, I am picky so when I get close I can see little flaws here and there. This car would be a great cruiser as is, and most people will never notice the little issues with the paint. If it was buffed out, it would shine like day one. I have purchased many NOS and reproduction trim to get this car into the shape it deserves. The car turns heads as it is going down the road, it has a great look to it with the Crager style wheels and vintage stance. The wheels look great from a few feet away but there is little spots where the chrome has popped off. I did not totally restore the car, there are a few small items left for the new owner: The original wiring needs to be hooked up for the tail lights and headlights to function properly. There is some frayed wires, so the new owner can repair or just purchase a new harness if they choose. I did not receive a windshield wiper motor with the car, or wiper arms/blades, these are also available on eBay or reproduction. I purchased a original deluxe push button radio for the car, I am not sure if it works, but with a new speaker it may work fine. I also purchased installed a complete original lock set for the car, which includes both doors, trunk lock, new ignition, and glove box door lock, these all work great. So you can feel secure henit is locked up. The windows all roll up and down, some need more effort than others. I lubed up the tracks a little and this also seemed to help the operation. I also installed new weather stripping for the quarter windows where they meet the front windows when closed.
This car is not perfect, so please review the pictures, and understand you are not bidding on a 1000 point show car here. This is a great car as a driver, and with a couple odds and ends would be a great car to cruise in or take in a car show. There are many 4 door and 2 door post cars out there, they made a lot less of the Bel Air 2 door hardtops, and when investing in a 55, 56, 57 chevy the 2 door hardtops are always in higher demand, because they look so cool with all the windows down!
This car is located in Murrieta California, I encourage anyone who is interested to see the car in person prior to bidding. I just want to make sure everyone knows what they are getting, and nobody expects some frame off show car. I forgot to mention I also purchased a new trunk mat (floor under the mat is solid, just looks old). Note: there is a slight crack in the windshield, it is on the passenger side where it curves around, so it doesn't really affect vision or appearance, but thought I would mention it, so there aren't any surprises for the new owner. I receive the right to sell the car early, as I may advertise it locally.
(License plate and frame not included with sale, they were just put on for the pictures and did not come with the car)
* There is a $500 paypal NON refundable deposit due within 24hours of the auction ending.* The remaining balance to be paid by Cash, bank wire transfer or cashiers check within 5 business days of auction close.* Buyer to arrange pick up or shipping of vehicle with 7 days of close * No international buyersGood luck with the bidding, and if you have any questions please email meThanks!

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