1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 235ci 6 Cylinder Engine 4-door Sedan

Price: - Item location: San Jose, California, United States
Description:

1954 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 Original

Presenting the incomparable 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air. This car recently had the ignition converted to a Petronix System. Currently, it won't start; most likely a small issue, but I was able to drive it home from the auto body shop. DO NOT let this car pass you by. LET MY LOSS be your gain!! ALL ORIGINAL condition and was part of the NORTH SHORE OLD CAR CLUB, thelargest and oldest independent antique auto club in New England!! The car shows well and for the right buyer, can be driven immediately with a tune-up. I bought it as an anniversary present for my parents, but am shopping for a more reliable Chevy for them to make memories in.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection Report:

Vehicle is a 1954 Chevrolet BelAir 4 Door Sedan

Vehicle is Mostly Original with What Appears to be One Repaint Performed Over 30 Years Ago

Odometer Reads 60,691 – Which Appears to be Correct When Considering the Condition of the Parts and Components.

Vehicle is a Driver Quality Vehicle that Presents Very Well with a Few Cosmetic and Mechanical Defects as Described in this Report.

VIN Has Been Verified Against the Title with No Errors

Body and Paint

Exterior Has Been Cosmetically Refinished at an Unknown Time
Ivory/White Roof Appears to be Original Paint

Original Color Green Paint Presents Well with a Few Chips andSmall Dings


Hood, Steel Fenders, Doors, Quarter Panels and Decklid Appear to beOriginals.

Fender Skirts Appear to be Originals and are Rust Free

Door Jambs and All Seams are in Very Good Condition
Door, Hood and Trunk Jambs Have Original Paint

**Exterior Notes

  • A Few Light Chips on Edges of Doors and Right Quarter Panel
  • Tape Lines in Door Jambs Show Vehicle Has Been Refinished
  • Right Front Door Needs Adjustment – Sticks Out about ¼ Inch
  • Right Rear Door Needs Adjustment – Does Not Close as Tightly as Other Doors
  • Trunk Compartment

    Trunk Compartment and Inner Panels are in Very Good OriginalCondition
    Trunk Jambs are in Very Good Original Condition
    An Original Spare Wheel and Older Tire are in the Trunk Compartment
    An Original Jack and Tools are in the Trunk Compartment

    Exterior Trim

    Exterior Trim Appears to be Original with Light Aging
    Emblems are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Door Handles are in Very Good Condition with Light Aging
    Side View Mirror is in Very Good Original Condition with LightAging

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Appears to be Original with Light Aging
    Bumper Overriders are Installed on the Front Bumper
    Rear Bumper Appears to be Original with Light Aging

    Lighting

    Front Headlamps are in Very Good Condition
    Front Parking Lamp Lenses Show Some Aging/Crazing
    Rear Taillamps and Housings are in Very Good Condition with Light Aging
    Headlamps, Turn Signals and Reverse Lights in Functional Condition

    Glass

    Windshield is in Excellent Condition
    Side Glass is in Excellent Condition
    Rear Glass is in Excellent Condition

    Engine Compartment

    Engine Compartment, Firewall and Fender wells are Rust Free and Appear to be Original
    An Original 235ci 6 Cylinder Engine is Installed
    Most Accessories Appear to be Original
    ** Engine Compartment Notes

  • Coolant Hoses are Showing Some Age – Should be Replaced
  • Engine Hesitates on Hard Acceleration
    A Tune-Up – Spark Plugs – Ignition Wires – Distributor Cap – Points – Condenser Should be Replaced.A Carburetor Rebuild Could be Needed to Remedy the Hesitation.
  • Battery Has Been Replaced with a Correct Style Part
  • Water Pump Has Been Replaced at an Unknown Time
  • Interior

    Green Cloth and Vinyl Interior is in Very Good Original Conditionwith Light Aging
    Front Seats are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Rear Seats are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Door Panels are in Very Good Condition with Light Aging
    Instruments are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Dash Controls and Knobs are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Steering Column is in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Steering Wheel is in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Left and Right Sun Visors are in Very Good Condition with Light Aging
    Interior Carpeting is in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Interior Headliner Good Original Condition with Some Staining and Aging
    Side and Vent Windows in Working Order
    Dash and Glove-box are in Very Good Condition with Light Aging
    An Original AM Radio is Installed
    **Interior Notes

  • Clock Not Working
  • Radio Non-Working
  • Horn Non-Working
  • Vacuum Operated Windshield Wipers Work Slowly
  • A Few Splits on Lower Left Area of Driver Side Front Seat
  • Headliner Has Some Staining and a Small Hole Above Left Sun Visor
  • Dome Light and Glove Box Light in Working Order
  • Transmission

    Powerglide Transmission Appears to be Original
    Shifts Smoothly in All Gears and Reverse

    Underbody

    Underbody is in Mostly Original Condition with Some Aging andPatina
    Floors are in Very Good Condition with No Visible Repairs or Defects
    Front and Rear Suspension are in Very Good Mostly Original Condition
    Front Shocks Replaced at an Unknown Time
    Rear Shocks Replaced at an Unknown Time
    Front Suspension Arms are in Very Good Original Condition with Some Aging
    Front Brakes are in Functional Condition
    Rear Brakes are in Functional Condition
    Rear Differential is in Very Good Running Condition
    Driveshaft Appears to be Original
    Fuel Tank Appears to be Original
    Steel Fuel and Brake Lines Appear to be Original

    ** Undercarriage Notes

  • Front Suspension and Sway Bar Rubber Bushings Show Light Aging
  • Underside of Vehicle is GreasyTypical to an Older Unrestored Vehicle
  • Exhaust System Has Been Replaced at an Unknown Time
  • Wheels and Tires

    Vehicle Features Original 15 inch Steel Wheels
    Wheels are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Wheel Covers are in Very Good Original Condition with Light Aging
    Cocker Classic Wide Whitewall Reproduction Tires are in Very Good Condition with Minimal Tread wear

    ** Wheels/Tires Notes

  • While Tires Have Excellent Tread – the Age of Tires is Unknown
  • Test Ride

    Seller Drove Vehicle Around City Roads - Very Tight on the Road
    Very Nice Ride Quality - Very Tight - No Squeaks or Rattles
    Shifts Very Smoothly in All Gears - Goes into Reverse Nicely
    Stops Very Well and Straight
    Very Good Cold and Hot Starting

    ** Test Ride Notes

    While Vehicle Runs Smoothly, it Does Have a Hesitation Under Hard Acceleration – Most Likely Something a Tune-Up and Possibly a Carburetor Rebuild Would Remedy

    Valuation

    JD Power/NADA Values

    Low Retail – $3,025

    Avg Retail - $6,800

    High Retail – $16,600

    Taking into Consideration that the Vehicle is a Mostly Original and Unmolested Driver Quality Vehicle with Low Mileage, that Runs and Drives Very Good, with a Few Defects (Non Working Radio, Non Working Clock, Slow Working Wipers, Could Benefit from a Complete Tune-Up and Possible Carburetor Rebuild, Stained Headliner with a Small Hole. Right Side Door Adjustments), we Would Value this Vehicle at $15,000. Value of Vehicle Could be Increased a Bitwith the Performance of a Mechanical Refresh as Described in this Report and with a Cosmetic Engine Paint Detailing.

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