1955 Gypsy Red Bel Air Convertible To Be Restored

Up for auction is a 1955 2 tone Bel Air convertible that is Gypsy Red and India Ivory with red interior.  This is an ideal project Bel Air for the professional restorer or an experienced car hobbyist. Due to the fact our service business is booked up for the winter we have decided to sell the car.

We purchased the car from the owner who bought it in 1987.  The car was driven and then about 10 years ago was taken apart for restoration but never completed.

The body panels are period correct and in very good condition. The body was painted about 3 years ago, and looks excellent.  It is a 2 stage paint that was never color sanded it looks just like it did when it came out of the paint booth.

Look at the pictures, the paint quality and body speaks for itself.

The frame is very solid and in great condition with no signs of damage. The floorboards appear to be original and in very good condition. The pictures will also show the frame quality.

The engine is a 350 cubic inch 300HP which came out of a 1969 Corvette.  The cast number is 3932386.  The pad stamp is V1105HZ (350/300HP automatic transmission).  The VIN # on the pad is 19S707716 which is a Corvette VIN. 

The engine is clean and may have been rebuilt but no further information is available.

The transmission is a GM turbo 400. It is probably the Corvette automatic trans that was original to the engine. The drive shaft has already been fitted to the rear axle. It looks clean on the outside but no further information is available.

The rear axle is in the car but no further information is available.

The interior is red and white all vinyl original style and the seats are in good condition.  The pictures show the quality of the seats and all of the components that come with the car.

The convertible top is white and will probably need replacement.  The top frame is in good condition, all of the hydraulics appear to be present but we are not sure about the condition of the top motor.

The pictures show all of the parts that come with the car. Some of the parts are new, some are rebuilt or refinished and some are original.  We know there are some missing parts but most of the major components are with the car. We will answer questions about any parts that come with the car as best as we can.

The car has a clean Illinois title in our Corvette Mike name which matches the VIN tag on the car.

The “Buy it Now” price of $32,990 represents an excellent value for this Bel Air convertible.

Good Luck with the bidding and we look forward to talking to you.  Please do not bid on this auction item unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. The winning bidder has 24 hours to contact us with their non-refundable deposit of up to 10% of the winning bid price, and to arrange final payment within 5 business days.   There is a $164 Illinois document fee which will be added to the final sales price. The buyer is also responsible for all local sales taxes, license and fees. This is a legal and binding contract; we will pursue legal action if necessary. Non payment bidders will be reported to EBay, and negative feedback will be posted.

We reserve the right to end the auction early:

Contact Bill or Bob or Larry at 630-230-0441 for any additional 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.

Whether you are in the market for a vintage 1953 convertible or the latest C6, Midwesterners can now find the Corvette of their dreams easily near them.  On January 1, 2005 Corvette Mike, one of the world’s leading Corvette dealers, opened its third location in the Chicago land area.

Leader of the packsince 1982, Corvette Mike is one of the world's leading Corvette dealers and has earned a reputation of unsurpassed integrity, and expertise in the industry.  The company was founded by "Corvette" Mike Vietro who fell in love with Corvettes as a teenager pumping gas in the Boston suburb of Everett, Mass.  Corvette Mike now buys and sells throughout North America, as well as Hawaii, Japan and Europe. 

Services include: Corvette and muscle car sales and consignment, wheel sales, service and full restorations, high performance parts and accessory sales, and limited vehicle storage.

 Corvette Mike Midwest is owned and operated by Bill Kotzum and Larry Kelsey.  Bill spent over 25 years in Operations and Finance in the Aftermarket with Borg Warner, Echlin, Dana and Standard Motors. Larry has spent his 30 year career in support of the industry starting with International Harvester and ending with DaimlerChrysler.   Both have been Corvette owners and enthusiasts since the Eighties.  “We enjoy the opportunity to work with Mike Vietro and expand his enthusiasm for the Corvette into the Chicago and Midwest area.”

The winning bidder has 24 hours to contact us with their non-refundable deposit of $1000 or up to 10% of the winning bid price, and to make and arrange final payment including applicable fees and taxes within 5 business days.   Vehicles will not be available for pick-up or shipping until full payment is received and cleared by our local bank.

We reserve the right to end the auction early and remove the listing from the site due to local sales availablility.

Out of state buyers are responsible for all taxes, title and registration fees which apply in their state. A $164 doc fee will be added to all vehicle purchases.