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For Sale: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air in Seekonk, Massachusetts

Vehicle Description

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

 

ATTENTION CHEVROLET TRI-FIVE ENTHUSIASTS!

 

AS THE VIN NUMBER INDICATES THIS CAR IS A REAL 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 8CYL THAT WAS BUILT IN NORWOOD, OH.

 

AS THE COWL TAG INDICATES THIS CAR RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL COLOR COMBINATION OF ONYX BLACK WITH IVORY VINYL WITH CHARCOAL PATTERN VINYL.

 

THIS CAR WAS TREATED TO A COMPLETE RESTORATION.

 

SHOW QUALITY THROUGHOUT.

 

THE BODY IS STRAIGHT WITH NICE GAPS THROUGHOUT.

 

THE HOOD, DOORS AND TRUNK LID OPEN AND CLOSE NICELY.

 

THE ONYX BLACK PAINT IS BEAUTIFUL AND DRESSES THE CAR WELL.  THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT A BLACK TRI-FIVE BEL AIR ESPECIALLY A CONVERTIBLE.

IT SPORTS A NEW BLACK SOFT CONVERTIBLE POWER TOP.  WE INSTALLED A BRAND NEW POWER TOP MOTOR THAT WORKS GREAT.

 

ALL OF THE GLASS IN IS VERY NICE CONDITION THROUGHOUT.

 

EVERYTHING ON THE EXTERIOR HAS BEEN RESTORED OR REPLACED.  SOME OF THE ITEMS INCLUDE THE STAINLESS TRIM, CHROME TRIM, BUMPERS WITH BUMPER GUARDS, ANTENNA, GRILL, DOOR HANDLES, T-3 HEADLIGHTS, EMBLEMS, ETC.  WE INSTALLED BRAND NEW STAINLESS ROCKER MOLDINGS.

 

IT’S EQUIPPED WITH A RARE SPOTLIGHT THAT IS IN WORKING ORDER.

 

THE CAR SITS ON BRAND NEW FIRESTONE DELUXE CHAMPION 6.70 X 15 WHITEWALL TIRES THAT WE INSTALLED.  IT ALSO HAS WIRE WHEEL COVERS.

THE RICH IVORY VINYL WITH CHARCOAL PATTERN VINYL INTERIOR COMPLEMENTS THE EXTERIOR PERFECTLY.

EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN RESTORED OR REPLACED.  SOME OF THE ITEMS INCLUDE THE DASH, GAUGES, KNOBS, SWITCHES, STEERING WHEEL, SEATS, DOOR PANELS, CARPET, ETC.  WE INSTALLED A NEW SPEEDOMETER WHICH WORKS GREAT.

THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A RARE DASH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT VIEWER AND TISSUE DISPENSER.  IT ALSO HAS A MODERN RETRO STEREO UNIT AND SPEAKERS THAT WE INSTALLED AND WORKS GREAT.

 

EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR IS IN WORKING ORDER SUCH AS THE POWER TOP, LIGHTS, SPOT LIGHT, DIRECTIONALS, GAUGES, HEAT, WIPERS, HORN, STEREO SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY BRAKE.

 

THE PAINTED TRUNK COMPARTMENT IS NICELY DETAILED.  IT HAS NEW PADDING UNDER TRUNK LID, SPARE TIRE, JACK TOOLS, STICKER AND RUBBER TRUNK MAT.

 

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NICELY DETAILED THROUGHOUT.

 

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A DATE CODE CORRECT 265/225HP V8 WITH DUAL 4-BARRELL CARBURETORS.

THE ENGINE RUNS AND SOUNDS GREAT!

 

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS MANY CORRECT FEATURES THROUGHOUT.  SOME OF THESE ITEMS INCLUDE THE “BATWING AIR CLEANER”, HOSES, HOSE CLAMPS, GENERATOR, FACTORY DECALS, ETC.

 

THE ENGINE BREATHES THROUGH FACTORY MANIFOLDS AND A DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH CHROME TIPS.

THE ENGINE IS COUPLED TO A 3-SPEED COLUMN SHIFT MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

 

THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS OVERALL IN VERY PRESENTABLE CONDITION.  IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN UNDERCOATED AT SOME POINT IN IT’S LIFE AND WASN’T STRIPPED DURING THE RESTORATION.  WE REPAINTED IT TO MAKE IT LOOK NICE.

 

ALL OF THE COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH THE CAR WERE RESTORED OR REPLACED. SOME OF THESE ITEMS INCLUDE THE BRAKING SYSTEM, FRONT SUSPENSION, REAR SUSPENSION, FUEL TANK, ETC.  WE REPLACED SOME OF THESE ITEMS AS WELL.

 

WE’VE DRIVEN THIS CAR ON MULTIPLE TRIPS ACCUMULATING OVER 50 MILES AND IT WAS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE.

 

THIS IS THE PERFECT CAR FOR SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A HIGH END DRIVER. THIS CAR ISN’T CONCOURS PERFECT AND THE PRICE REFLECTS THAT.


***MS CLASSIC CARS PURCHASES BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT WE’VE COMPLETELY SERVICED AND DETAILED UNLIKE MOST CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED FOR SALE. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH AN INVOICE PICTURED BELOW.  WE’LL LET THE PHOTOS DO THE REST OF THE TALKING***

MS CLASSIC CARS INVESTED A TOTAL OF $7,544.46 SERVICING THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING PARTS AND LABOR.  AN INVOICE IS PICTURED BELOW THAT DOCUMENTS EVERYTHING.  MS CLASSIC CARS ALSO INVESTED $600.00 IN DETAILING THE VEHICLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

YOUR CHALLENGE
I HAVE MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE AND FOLLOW THE CLASSIC VEHICLE MARKET ON A DAILY BASIS.  I’M EXPERIENCED WITH MOST YEARS, MAKES AND MODELS.  OBVIOUSLY I’M MORE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN VEHICLES BUT FOLLOW THEM ALL.  I PRICE MY CLASSIC VEHICLES COMPETITIVE BASED ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUES.  I WOULD CHALLENGE ANYONE TO FIND A COMPARABLE VEHICLE FOR LESS.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMPARING THE VEHICLES HISTORY, RECENT DOCUMENTED SERVICE WORK, ALL OPTIONS AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLES OVERALL CONDITION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.  IF YOU’RE TRULY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE AND YOU HAVE A COMPARABLE VEHICLE THAT’S PRICED LESS PLEASE CALL ME TO DISCUSS IT FURTHER. I’M CONFIDENT THAT MY VEHICLE WILL BE THE BETTER CHOICE.  IF I’M WRONG I’LL TELL YOU THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A BETTER CHOICE AND POINT YOU IN THAT DIRECTION.
 
“AS MY WEBSITE INDICATES I’VE COLLECTED AND SOLD HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS.  I’M PROUD TO SAY THAT I SOLD MULTIPLE VEHICLES THAT HAVE SET WORLD RECORD PRICES.  I’VE ALSO SOLD MANY CLASSIC VEHICLES IN THE SIX FIGURE PLUS PRICE RANGE.  THE POINT BEING IS THAT I’M A GOOD JUDGE OF CHARACTER WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DESCRIBE A CLASSIC VEHICLE.  MS CLASSIC CARS COLLECT BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT WE COMPLETELY SERVICE AND DETAIL.  WE DOCUMENT THIS WORK WITH AN INVOICE THAT PICTURED IN THE PHOTOS.  THE VEHICLE YOU’RE ABOUT TO WITNESS IS REALLY SWEET!  IF YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS VEHICLE I WOULD SUGGEST MOVING FORWARD WITH INVESTIGATING IT FURTHER.  PLEASE GIVE ME A PHONE CALL AND I’LL GO OVER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WITH YOU OVER THE PHONE.  I WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT IT INCLUDING THE POSITIVE AND ANY NEGATIVES.  I’LL LITERALLY GO OVER IT FENDER BY FENDER IF NEEDED SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE PURCHASING.  I’M THE OWNER AND CAN MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS REGARDING THE PRICE, ETC.  THERE WILL BE NO PRESSURE.  MY GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT VEHICLE FOR YOU.  IF YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE IT I’LL MAKE THE TRANSACTION TRANSPARENT AND SIMPLE.  I’LL ASSIST YOU IN FINANCING IF NECESSARY. I’LL ALSO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL THE SHIPPING.  IT’S THAT EASY.  MS CLASSIC CARS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER DEALER. MS CLASSIC CARS IS A BRAND.”

MARC SCHILIRO – THE OWNER

 

Vehicle Details

  • 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
  • Listing ID: CC-1074115
  • Price: $88,900 (OBO)
  • Location:Seekonk, Massachusetts
  • Year:1956
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Bel Air
  • Exterior Color:Black
  • Interior Color:Ivory and Charcoal
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:49
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Stock Number:348
  • Trim Level:Convertible
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Vinyl
  • Engine History:Replaced
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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