National Senior AACA 1st place winner, 1992 Grand National 1st
place winner. In 2014 it won a preservation award. We have photo
album before during and after restoration. They started with a
clean, complete car. It was not resurrected from the grave. It has
been enjoyed 300 miles a year on average and meticulously cared
for. It looks like it was recently restored.
EXTERIOR: Original born Matador red car. The body's absolutely
pristine very impressive considering it was restored in 1992. It is
laser beam straight, all the gaps are precise, everything shuts
like a new car. The red paint is like glass but there are a few
areas where there's hairline cracking from age. You'd have to look
for it to find it. Every single piece of exterior trim and chrome
still looks like it's new. Show quality chrome on the bumpers, all
the stainless moldings is straight and polished. All around the
windshield is shiny, window frames were rechromed. All of the glass
was replaced with a soft tint. It has dual mirrors, door handle
guards, rear antenna and the trim on the lower trunk lid. It has
painted fender skirts ready to go on if you prefer them. The rims
are red and have the correct hubcaps with spinners. They have
radial white wall tires. The door jambs are really detailed. All
the weather strips are replaced. The white convertible top is
power, it works and still looks practically new. It has correct T-3
headlights.
INTERIOR: It was completely gutted to an empty shell. The metal was
restored and everything was painted red, even where you can't see.
I looked up under the dash, it is all restored like new. The dash
is gorgeous, the red paint is like glass. All the chrome trim
sparkles. The radio even looks new. All the knobs, lenses, handles,
cranks look like new. Of course the upholstery, door panels, carpet
were replaced. It has the reproduction floor mats. Seat belts were
added front and back. Inside the glove box the liner looks new, the
light works, it has the pouch with the owner's manual.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Correct cast code, engine stamp EC- 283, 4
barrel carb mated to a 3-speed. Correct numbers on distributor and
generator. Motor compartment is completely detailed. It is factory
correct right down to the GM hoses, clamps, Delco battery, glass
bowl fuel filter. Correct manifolds, Chevrolet script valve covers,
carb and air cleaner. It has the optional power steering and power
brakes, electric wipers and power pack motor. It has correct
finishes and it's still detailed to show quality.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The entire trunk compartment is painted gloss
red. It has reproduction mat, well liner, stickers and
weatherstrip. The jack and spare assembly are restored, the
reproduction tire has never been used.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame for a complete restoration to
factory new. Looking up at the motor the Chevy orange is still
spotless. It has correct canister oil filter and the restored
starter has correct numbers. It has correct 3-speed with optional
overdrive. In back it has an AL code 4.11 posi rear. The chassis
was stripped down, prepped and restored. All components like
steering, brakes and suspension were rebuilt. It has correct spiral
shocks. The fuel system was replaced including the tank, straps,
sending unit and lines. The dual exhaust was replaced and looks
stock but was upgraded to stainless. The floors are all metal and
sprayed in primer. The body was reunited with the frame using new
bushings.
Driven only 300 miles a year on average since it has been finished,
it still shows beautifully. The fact it was restored 29 years ago
and it still looks this good is a testament to the quality of the
restoration. It feels and functions as good as it looks too.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no
hassle experience!
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Power steering
Power brakes
Power top
Power pack
4 barrel carb
Dual exhaust
Rear antenna
Door handle guards
Dual mirrors
Trunk molding
Spinners
Electric wipers
Reverse lights
