For Sale: 1931 Chevrolet Independence Coach in North Royalton, Ohio

1931 CHEVROLET INDEPENDENCE AE COACH A TRUE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR! ONE FAMILY OWNED! 44,496 DOCUMENTED MILES. AN UN-RESTORED 85 YEAR OLD BEAUTY IN UNBELIEVABLE CONDITION! YOU WON'T FIND ANOTHER ONE LIKE HER!!!! THIS CAR IS PRICED EXTREMELY LOW FOR WHAT IT IS! WE PRICED IT THIS WAY FOR A QUICK SALE SO DON'T HESITATE TO CALL. IT WON'T LAST LONG! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, COMMENTS, CONCERNS OR WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT AN OFFER, PLEASE CALL US ANY TIME AT : (216)548-8375 (TIM) OR (216)701-6495 (JEFF) WE HAVE ENTIRE HISTORY SINCE THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW! PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 1931 BY BERYL ROE OF MILAN, OH. THIS CHEVY WAS PURCHASED AS A SECOND VEHICLE AND DRIVEN SPARINGLY, WHILE GARAGE KEPT FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS PASSED ALONG TO BERYL'S BROTHER, CHANT ROE OF MILAN, OHIO IN THE 1950'S. CHANT DROVE IT PERIODICALLY WHILE MAINTAINING IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE LEAVING IT TO HIS DAUGHTER, HELEN LANDIS, OF CANTON, OHIO IN 1967. HELEN DROVE IT MINIMALLY THEN PARKED IT IN HER GARAGE, STARTING IT AND DRIVING IT PERIODICALLY OVER THE YEARS. IN 1980, THE CAR WAS PASSED ALONG TO HELEN'S SON, BRUCE LANDIS OF ROOTSTOWN, OHIO. BRUCE PARKED THE CAR IN HIS GARAGE, ALSO PERIODICALLY STARTING IT OVER THE YEARS AND DRIVING IT VERY SPARINGLY. WE ACQUIRED THE CAR FROM BRUCE'S WIDOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL, ONE FAMILY OWNED, ACCIDENT FREE, UN-RESTORED 1931 CHEVY IN AMAZING CONDITION FOR ITS AGE! AN OIL CHANGE STICKER ON THE DOOR SHOWS AN OIL CHANGE AT BILL'S SOHIO SERVICE IN MILAN, OH IN 1966 AT 43,242 MILES. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 44,496 MILES ON THE WORKING ODOMETER / SPEEDOMETER. ORIGINAL PAINT AND INTERIOR WITH ONLY SOME BRUSH PAINTING TO THE FENDERS OVER 50 YEARS AGO. THE PAINT HAS A BEAUTIFUL PATINA AND YOU CAN SEE THE ORIGINAL PRIMER BLEEDING THROUGH IN CERTAIN AREAS. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER IS PICTURED BELOW AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SALE. WE FIGURED WHAT BETTER WAY TO HONOR HER FOR KEEPING THIS BEAUTY ALIVE THAN KEEP A PICTURE OF HER IN THE CAR WHEREVER IT GOES! IT IS VERY OBVIOUS BY THE CONDITION OF THIS CAR THAT IT WAS SPARED FROM WINTER AND INCLEMENT WEATHER DRIVING. THE METAL ON THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY CLEAN AND THE INTERNAL WOOD FRAMING IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. EVEN THE VINYL TOP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AT 85 YEARS OLD. A TRUE PROHIBITION SURVIVOR. UPON RETURNING THIS TIME CAPSULE TO OUR SHOP, THE FOLLOWING WAS PERFORMED: A THOROUGH CLEANING TO THE ENTIRE CAR, INCLUDING THE BODY, INTERIOR, AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FLUIDS FLUSHED AND CHANGED, GAS TANK PROFESSIONALLY BOILED OUT AND THOROUGHLY CLEANED, NEW PLUGS, WIRES, CAP, ROTOR, AND CONDENSER, AND OIL PAN WAS REMOVED AND THOROUGHLY CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL OLD OIL AND CHECK THE BOTTOM END. WE ALSO THOROUGHLY CLEANED, BUFFED, AND POLISHED THE CAR. WE HAVE DRIVEN HER A FEW MILES AND SHE RUNS GREAT! THIS IS A GORGEOUS 44,496 DOCUMENTED MILE SURVIVOR! A TRULY GORGEOUS MACHINE! AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR A RESTORATION...BUT IT IS PERFECT JUST THE WAY IT IS. THEY ARE ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE! THIS CAR CAN AND SHOULD BE DRIVEN AND ENJOYED FOR IT ORIGINALITY. WE PERSONALLY WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING - MAYBE NEW TIRES AND TUBES IF YOU PLAN ON TOURING WITH THE CAR - THE TIRES AND TUBES ARE PROBABLY 50 YEARS OLD BUT THEY STILL HOLD AIR. A TRUE AMERICAN CLASSIC THAT IS A SOUND INVESTMENT! THESE CARS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION. THEY DON'T COME UP FOR SALE VERY OFTEN SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED GIVE US A CALL AND LETS TALK! IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THESE CARS YOU KNOW IT WON'T LAST LONG! POWERED BY THE LEGENDARY CHEVY 50 HP, 194 CI OHV INLINE SIX-CYLINDER ENGINE. THIS MOTOR RUNS LIKE A SWISS WATCH. THREE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, FRONT AND REAR SEMI-ELLIPTICAL LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION, AND FOUR WHEEL INTERNAL EXPANDING MECHANICAL DRUM BRAKES. A GORGEOUS ORIGINAL SURVIVOR WITH ORIGINAL PAINT FINISHED IN THE COLOR COMBO OF BLACK AND BOULEVARD MAROON. THE FENDERS DO APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN BRUSHED PAINTED AT SOME POINT IN TIME, DEFINITELY IN THE DISTANT PAST. THE PAINT DOES SHOW SIGNS OF AGE AND PATINA, BUT IS 85 YEARS OLD WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER! I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING! THEY ARE ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE!!! CLEAN AND SOLID BODY, FRAME, AND UNDERCARRIAGE! ALL OF THE ORIGINAL WOOD IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION. THE METAL IS ALSO UNBELIEVABLE! EVERYTHING OPENS AND CLOSES SMOOTHLY; ALL DOORS, HOOD, AND WINDOWS. CLEAN ORIGINAL INTERIOR INCLUDING THE SEATS, DOOR PANELS, DASH, HEADLINER, WINDOW CRANKS,...ETC.. FINISHED IN THE ORIGINAL PLUSH MOHAIR UPHOLSTERY. EVEN THE REAR WINDOW SHADE IS INTACT AND IN WORKING ORDER. ALL OPERATING LIGHTS, GAUGES, HORN, ETC.. WORK HOW THEY SHOULD. ALL OF THE ORIGINAL GAUGES ARE IN WORKING ORDER EVEN THE GAS GAUGE. THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IS TEMPERAMENTAL AT TIMES. THE ORIGINAL PAINT ON THE DASH AND THE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION! ALL OF THE ORIGINAL GLASS IS IN AMAZING CONDITION WITH NO CHIPS, LAMINATING, OR CRACKS. ALL WINDOWS OPERATE SMOOTHLY. THE CAR STILL MAINTAINS THE ORIGINAL COWL TAG, SERIAL NUMBER PLATE, ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER, AND BODY BY FISHER TAG. THIS CAR DRIVES AND HANDLES EXCELLENT. CALL ANYTIME! THANKS FOR LOOKING AND PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS! THE PICTURES AND VIDEO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO! BlueLine Classics is located in North Royalton, Ohio. We are a licensed Ohio car dealer that specializes in muscle, classic and antique cars & trucks. We don't sell anything that we aren't proud to drive ourselves. We own our entire inventory. Our cars our hand picked by us and a great deal of consideration goes into every purchase we make and every vehicle we offer for sale. We purchase every vehicle while keeping in mind these cars will be an investment to the next owner. We DO NOT do any consignment sales, we own every car we offer for sale. All of our inventory is stored indoors in a climate controlled facility. We price our cars to sell fast and give our customers the best deal we can. We pride ourselves on repeat customers and new friendships. We encourage you to compare our prices on comparable cars to other dealers as well as private owners. Please research our business to find out what we are all about... Faith, family, fun and classic automobiles!!! Check out our unsolicited feedback from satisfied buyers. The feedback speaks for itself! Please remember our cars are classics and most of our inventory is over 40 years old. They're built to drive and do develop drips from long periods of sitting due to expanding and contracting seals and gaskets. It's seldom that we come across a classic that's completely drip free. We do our best to describe our inventory in full detail, to include pictures and video; however, due to the age of these cars, we're unable to offer a warranty. While we only deal in vehicles that are in quality condition, we always prefer the buyer take the time to check the vehicle out in person or arrange for a third party vehicle inspection. We strive to make our customers happy and pride ourselves on positive feedback. If you would like to fly in and check this beauty out, we would be happy to pick you up from the Cleveland-Hopkins Airport. This car can be put up on our lift and you'll be able to do a thorough inspection as well as enjoy a test drive. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED Please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to provide an honest and accurate description to any questions you may have. This car has a clear Ohio title. We can also assist you in arranging financing and/or shipping, if needed, and can easily handle all of the necessary paperwork. FINANCING IS AVAILABLE. OVERSEAS SHIPPING CAN EASILY BE ARRANGED. Please feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns. Thanks for looking. Call any time!! (216)548-8375 Tim OR (216)701-6495 Jeff