Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Bel Air/150/210 |
Type: | Sedan |
Doors: | 4 |
Year: | 1955 |
Mileage: | 91000 |
VIN: | C55F0012353 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Green |
Drive side: | Left-Hand Drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Olmsted Falls, Ohio, United States |
Up for auction is this 1955 Chevy 210 Four Door with a small block V8 (listen to the motor run in the video... someone dropped the V8 in at some point in the car's history, as the car's VIN number does not have a "V" as the first character). This car was my Dad's. He was having it painted in a professional shop near his home in West Virginia when he passed away in June (I have many pics of the pre-paint state of the vehicle I am happy to share if you are really interested in the car).My Dad bought the car from a guy near his house in West Virginia. It is newly painted in a period-correct color (Glacial Blue Poly and White) but I interpret the cowl tag (see pic) as it starting its life as a two tone Neptune Green and Shoreline Beige (I have a pic of the car before he had it painted I can share if you would like to see it). The car comes with VIRTUALLY ALL THE CHROME (see list below) as well as many other pars so you can get this baby completed! My Dad had 15 vehicles when he passed and this is one project I just don't have a desire to complete.
The V8 motor runs well and is full of power. The car will be road worthy once you put on the (2) brand new chrome bumpers. PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO AND LOOK AT THE PICS. I've tried to be as transparent as possible. I have a bunch of undercarriage pics I can send you if you are really interested in the car. The undercarriage/frame look really good to my eye.
I interpreted the VIN decode to say it was born in Flint, Michigan. The cowl tag says it had "Green Cloth" interior when it was born (the interior is actually really good for its vintage (not sure if it is original or not)). The VIN and Cowl Tag are in the pics if you want to do some research. Currently there is not a VIN plate on the drivers side jamb, but I took some pictures of what I think are a few characters of the VIN number stamped on the frame under the drivers-side door (a known location for the VIN on Chevy Tri-Fives). I will send these to you and you can let me know if you agree.
PLEASE NO SHIPPING. CAR IS FOR LOCAL PICKUP ONLY IN OLMSTED FALLS, OH 44138
INCLUDED PARTS !!!(1) Brand New Rear Chrome Bumper (OER Premier TF400237 - $380 retail -see pic)(1) Brand New 3pc Front Bumper (not sure of brand / Part No. GH055B005Q) - $350 retail - see pic)(2) Headlights, (2) Headlight chrome trimLutty's Chevy 1955 Bel Air 2dr. Sedan Door Moulding - Lower Right Part No. 1046 ($45 retail)(2) Lutty's ChevyBel Air Script Trim Pieces Part No. 1879 ($100 retail)(1) Extra Aluminum Radiator (Not sure of make or part number)(2) Brand New Summit Racing DCK-1216 Hood Hinges ($200 retail - see pic)Door Handles and Hardware (you'll need to source some clips)New Weather StrippingLots of other brand new and original trim chrome (see pic)
PositivesProfessional paint job (see pics for blemishes), solid body and frame, small block V8 motor with Edelbrock manifold and Air Cleaner running great, vintage Cragar wheels, Brand New Die Hard Battery ($200 retail), Brand New Rear Window Weatherstrip, interior is functional, comes with lots and lots of chrome trim including BRAND NEW BUMPERS and BRAND NEW CLASSIC INDUSTRIES SILL PLATES (Part No. TF4002 - $100 retail), Brand New "Chevy Logo" third brake light.
Known FlawsVIN Plate Missing (car was like this when my Dad bought it as far as I know), various finish blemishes includingscratches on passenger side doors, throttle linkage hanging up on air cleaner, holes for trim in front fenders (see pics), Cragar wheels have some surface rust, all interior handles (included) need reinstalled with correct clips, windsheild wipers (included) need fitted, various stains on headliner (see pics), third brake light needs wired, starter motor bracket needs attention, dome light globe missing, some of the cloth interior is hanging off the pillar.
On Apr-06-24 at 12:10:33 PDT, seller added the following information:
VIN NOTE: I believe the frame is stamped C55 012353. I have some very faint pictures I can share if you are interested in the car.
On Apr-08-24 at 06:13:17 PDT, seller added the following information:
TITLE FOR THE CAR IS IN HAND! SEE LAST PIC.