1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Sedan - 76k Original Miles on 2040-cars
Madison, Alabama, United States
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 door sedan, 3 owner car, bought new
in Huntsville, AL, 76K original miles.
This car is still equipped with its original power pack 4 barrel engine,
power glide transmission, and AM radio.
This car has been in dry storage since 1983.
I got the car a few years ago. It needed some TLC, after having sat for a couple of decades. I pulled the engine and transmission out to replace rusty freeze plugs, cleaned out the water jackets, replace broken transmission mounts. I also installed an aftermarket aluminum radiator and rebuilt the brake system hydraulics. The carburetor had been rebuilt in its past, so engine just needed a tune up, and clean gas to start up, which I did. The engine purrs just like it should. The power glide leaks badly but works fine. Transmission needs to be resealed, it shifts just fine. Car has a new aluminum radiator, new battery, new brake
master cylinder, new gas tank, and new rear brake shoes (still in the box) that
come with the car. The car now has four black 15 x 6 steel wheels and tires with 1500 miles on them. See the picture of the black wheel with the Kumho tires; these are on all four corners now. Car has three small rust areas. Small holes in the driver's side floor board, a small section of the right rear trunk floor, and the trunk pan area. Front and rear bumpers are present, but stored in the attic. No significant rust or dents on the bumpers. Car was partially disassembled in preparation for paint, but never got painted. I believe all of the trim is with the car, but the mounting clips, etc. may be missing. This car needs a good home. I will not separate parts from the car. Serious inquiries only. Car can be driven onto a car trailer, etc but is NOT legal or safe to drive on the street as is. I did, however, drive it up to 50 mph last weekend. I have an Alabama registration in my name and buyer will get a notarized bill of sale. Alabama does not title cars this old. The registration and bill of sale is sufficient to get buyer a title in states that issue titles for 1956 vintage cars. This is a great father – son project, a weekend tinker project, or a full blown restoration project. You could continue the disassembly for a complete restoration, or spend a weekend putting the car back together and drive it as is. I am reluctantly selling this car for health reasons. I might be interested in a trade for US coins, US WWII vintage military decorations, or a small truck (like an S-10) of equal value. I do not want a project truck, I am getting rid of my projects. Let me know what you have; the worst that can happen is that I will say no.
Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. I will assist as needed. |
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