1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan Green RWD Automatic
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
Vehicle DetailsAll original 1954 Bel Air
New PerTronix Ignition installed
New solenoid
Great patina
All original interior
Original carpet
Original door panels
Original seats
Good original chrome
All lights work inside and out
Older original white-walled tires
Starts runs and drives
Pre-purchae Inspection:
Vehicle is a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 and Small Dings
Hood, Steel Fenders, Doors, Quarter Panels and Decklid Appear to be Originals.
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
1.A Few Light Chips on Edges of Doors and Right Quarter Panel
2.Tape Lines in Door Jambs Show Vehicle Has Been Refinished
3.Right Front Door Needs Adjustment – Sticks Out about ¼ Inch
4.Right Rear Door Needs Adjustment – Does Not Close as Tightly as Other Doors
Trunk Compartment
Trunk Compartment and Inner Panels are in Very Good Original Condition
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 Light Aging
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 Fenderwells 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
1.Valve Cover is Leaking Oil – Needs to be Replaced
2.Coolant Hoses are Showing Some Age – Should be Replaced
3.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.
4.Battery Has Been Replaced with a Correct Style Part
5.Water Pump Has Been Replaced at an Unknown Time
Interior
Green Cloth and Vinyl Interior is in Very Good Original Condition with 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 Glovebox are in Very Good Condition with Light Aging
An Original AM Radio is Installed
**Interior Notes
1.Clock Not Working
2.Radio Non-Working
3.Vacuum Operated Windshield Wipers Work Slowly
4.A Few Splits on Lower Left Area of Driver Side Front Seat
5.Headliner Has Some Staining and a Small Hole Above Left Sun Visor
6.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 and Patina
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
1.Front Suspension and Sway Bar Rubber Bushings Show Light Aging
2.Underside of Vehicle is Greasy Typical to an Older Unrestored Vehicle
3.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 Treadwear
** Wheels/Tires Notes
1.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, Valve Cover Leaking and 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 Bit with the Performance of a Mechanical Refresh as Described in this Report and with a Cosmetic Engine Paint Detailing.
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- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Bel Air
- Type: Sedan
- Year: 1954
- Mileage: 60761
- VIN: C54T085595
- Color: Green
- Engine size: 3.9 L 235ci
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
