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1957 Canyon Coral W/india Ivory White Top 4 Door Belair Post V-8 Auto Very Nice on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:68887 Color: Canyon Coral w/ India Ivory White Top /
 Black & Sliver
Location:

Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: VC57K147355 Year: 1957
Interior Color: Black & Sliver
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: V 8
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Trim: SEDAN
Drive Type: AUTOMATIC
Mileage: 68,887
Sub Model: BEL AIR
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Canyon Coral w/ India Ivory White Top
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. ... 

 Up for auction is my 1957 Belair with one re-paint of Canyon Coral w/India Ivory White Top. The motor is a 283 with a 4 barrel and is automatic transmission. My paperwork says that in Nov. 201l a new fuel pump and carburetor kit, 8 spark plugs, plug wires were installed. It has a new battery replaced this year. Also I had installed a new gasoline tank and all new lines up to the carburetor. I have alittle bit of information that was in the the glove box: the original Owner's Service Policy,  first owner's name was Ralph Hubbs of Wilson City, KS. The engine number is VC57K147355. Key number is #8594 (we still have the original key with 8594 stamped on the key). The car was bought by him at Ulrich Chevrolet Co. Lucas, KS in l957. I also have automobile registration receipt l957 and l958 issued to Ralph Hubbs. Have the original 1957 Guide To Your New Chevrolet pamphlet .

Let's talk about my 1957 Chevy.... I bought this car in June from a close friend here in Hutchinson, KS. He had bought it from a Hutchinson doctor in 2003. The doctor bought it in the 90's from Larry Frisbie in Lyons, KS. We believe that Larry bought the car from the Hubbs family. The car starts up nice but wants to hesitate when you put the pedal down. I think the timing may be a bit off  or the carburetor set to rich? It could also just need to be drive awhile on the highway ...which I have not had the time to do since our Paint Company business is in full swing right now!

 The interior is the original Black & Silver and is very nice. The only flaws being a small gap on the seam along the front seat and also one on the back seat seam (as shown in the pictures).. This can be an easy fix for an upholstery guy. The carpet appears to be the original & is pretty decent. The gauges all work except for the left blinker. This car shows 68,887 on the odometer. The paint of the car is in "Driver Quality" condition. Some scratches and cracks in the paint. Inside the trunk is the spare tire (which is flat but on the orig. wheel) and the car bumper jack. I found a very small amount of rust on both of the back door passengers bottom door frame by the chrome. It is about 1" long. Chrome trim is decent for it's age. The bumpers are original. The back bumper where the gas cap opening (by the fin) has been oxidized over the year and is dull. This car is factory radio delete. The back seat window shelf has shag carpet that is not glued on. Underneath the shag carpet the surface is very nice and is not faded or water stained.

All in all this car would make a very nice driver or kick it up a notch and restore it up to the level that you want!!  SO, Don't Monkey Around & Get Beat Off The Line By 2 Drag Racing Car Crazy MONKEY'S!!

It is sold without warranty. I reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. I highly recommend asking questions on EBay's "ask the buyer" option or inspecting the 57' in person prior to bidding. Shipping or pickup is to be arranged & paid for by the buyer. A $l,000 non-refundable deposit can be made thru PayPal but final payment will not be accepted thru PayPal. A Certified Cashier Check from a bank is required.
If you have any questions, please call me at (620) 474-5711 or (620) 663-1960.







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