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Item:1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210
Incredible Frame Up Restored 1955 Chevrolet 210 Custom!
Ended:Nov 11, 200914:51:00 PST
Price:US $57,900.00
Payment:
Deposit of US $500.00 within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Mentor, Ohio, United States

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Item number:360204848897
Item condition:Used
Sells to:Worldwide
This vehicle is eligible for up to $50,000 in Vehicle Purchase Protection
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210
Title: Incredible Frame Up Restored 1955 Chevrolet 210 Custom!
Mileage: 484 miles
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Vehicle Information
VIN: --
Inspection: Order an independent inspection
Warranty: Unspecified
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used
Features
Body type: --Engine: 8 CylinderExterior color: Other
Transmission: AutomaticFuel type: GasolineInterior color: Other
Drivetrain: --Disability equipped: --Certification: --
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Best of Show Automotive
7700 Tyler BoulevardMentor Museum of Speed, Mentor, OH, 44060, US
Phone : 440-350-1480
Email : joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com
Incredible Frame Up Restored 1955 Chevrolet 210 Custom!

What's new? Everything! Here's a fantastic one for you shoebox fans! How about a mild custom, laid out in a beautiful silver and metallic blue two-tone? Few cars are as iconic as a '55 Chevy, and fewer still are done this well. There's a ton of details here, from Motoramic styling to a Glide-Ride suspension—follow along as we explore this gorgeous two door sedan!

The first thing you notice is the body. It's "Show Car Styling" at its finest, and it's arrow straight. Seriously—you could scuff down the sides, shoot it in black and people would walk into its reflection. The Chrysler Atlantic Blue paint is gorgeous, as is the GM Silver Poly, making this 210 look a lot like its Bel Air brother. It's pretty obvious a master held the spray gun for this one! The best paint job in the world is worth nothing without proper prep, but this car shows attention to detail on the highest level. The next mistake people make is to reuse old, dented trim and rusty chrome. Not here, though—this stuff is amazing. All of the bezels, stainless and chrome from front bumper to back, from the side stainless to the hood ornament is show quality with no excuses. The lenses are new, as well! The last thing people overlook when they're doing a full restoration is glass. This car's new, tinted glass is perfect and scratch-free. Wheels can make or break a car, too. American Racing Outlaw II's add a tough, classic hot rod look that's perfect for the car. They're wrapped in brand new 215/70/15 B F Goodrich tires, white letter of course. The stance is right, the color is right, the wheels are right and it's mint—you'll knock 'em dead at your local carhop or at the Goodguys shows from coast to coast!

The interior is a nice mix of nostalgia and newer, more comfortable materials. You're staring at an immaculate dash, painted the same blue as the body, with new trim, a trick gauge cluster with Auto Meter vintage series gauges, a Classic Autosound stereo and a lot of gorgeous trim. You're sitting on cloth upholstery in blue and silver, the carpet's blue while the headliner's silver (different but very cool,) and the door panels use the same material as the seats. A neat touch is the custom gearshift selector lens on the column—it's subtle, but it has detents for every gear in the 700R4 overdrive transmission underneath. There's a tilt column, four Pioneer speakers in total (two in the deck and two in custom kick panels) and a Grant Challenger steering wheel. A Vintage Air system keeps occupants cool in the summer, too—time for a cruise!

Under the hood is a tried and true small block, here in crate motor form. 350 Cubic inches weigh in at 350hp, and it's a real smooth performer. A Holley 600cfm carb hides under a chrome air cleaner; chrome valve covers add additional sparkle. The motor exhales through a set of ceramic coated mid length headers and a true dual exhaust system. Power flows back through a TCI-built 700R4 overdrive automatic, built for long distance cruising, before ending up at a stock rear with 3.55 gears. Other goodies include a billet pulley system, a painted and polished A/C compressor, modern power steering, a bulletproof HEI ignition, a power booster pushing a dual bail master cylinder and a new battery. The compartment itself was smoothed and filled before its slick coat of blue went down. There's no problem driving this across the country or to your favorite ice cream parlor!

The suspension shows all new components and a detailing in line with its frame-off restoration. There are new shocks all around, new body mounts, new suspension components, new GM discs up front and more. The underside is finished in the same blue as the top while the frame is gloss black. Chrome exhaust tips add to the old school flavor. Sure it's a little over the top, but very nicely done, and very much drivable!

Are you ready to drive "The newest new car in America?" This '55's ready to go, finished very, very well and runs great. As far as being "A whole new concept of low-cost motoring," well, I don't think they counted stuff like an overdrive automatic, air conditioning, radial tires, modern sound… This car is a great car at a great price, and is a sure-fire collectible that will rise in value while giving you a huge jolt of pride just sitting in your garage!


FACTS & FIGURES
Year:1955
Mileage:484
VIN:
Transmission Type:Automatic
Type of Vehicle Title:Clear
Number of Cylinders:8
Primary Color:Other
Interior Color:Other
About this auction & Best of Show Automotive

Convinced that collector car values are plummeting? Don't be fooled! While the value of mediocre cars has been steadily sliding with the economy over the past two years, the value of incredible cars has stayed level and, is rising. In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find!

Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask!

Note that our cars are on display in our showroom in Mentor, Ohio, in national print advertisements, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time.

Best of Show Automotive sells approximately 40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. Lastly, note that we do not change our pricing on any car based on Ebay auction activity. Ebay is a wholesale marketing platform, which we use primarily for marketing purposes.

If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. And, for you con-men and women out there, while you may think it's cute to create a user account and click the Buy It Now on a high dollar car you can't afford, note that we will track you down and we will recoup our costs for fraudulent bidding activity.

This car can be inspected at our 60,000 square foot office complex and showroom facility, operated as the Mentor Museum of Speed, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, six days per week. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays. You may stop in at any time during museum hours to view our collection. If you would like to make a sales appointment (and avoid paying the ten buck admission fee), we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll below. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility.

We can transport your new vehicle to you in one of our enclosed car haulers. Cost depends on mileage and location. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help you with your transport needs. For a quote, call Ron at: (440)350-1480. Ron's direct email address is: Ron.Meek@bestofshowautomotive.com.

For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs.

A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com.

Best of Show Automotive, LLC has a valid Ohio Used Car Dealer's License. Our showroom, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, with viewing by appointment only Monday through Friday. We 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our 25 member staff is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars!

In addition to our main showroom in Mentor, Ohio, we own two secondary facilities, including a restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. Best of Show car have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We own all of our facilities and have a significant investment in our business. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, our Restoration Manager, Tim Wilhelm, can be reached at: (440)354-3279. Tim's direct email address is: Tim.Wilhelm@bestofshowautomotive.com.

Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that …we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact our Inventory Manager, Doug Croxford, at: (440)350-1480. Doug's direct email address is: doug.croxford@bestofshowautomotive.com.

Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://www.bestofshowautomotive.com/testimonials.html. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence!

For general information, call us at: (440)350-1480. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com.

Joseph M. Carroll
President/Sales/Purchasing

5782 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH, 44060


Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : (440)350-1480
Fax : (440)350-1638
Mobile : (440)313-8091
joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com
www.bestofshowautomotive.com
Greg Chismar
Transportation Manager

7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060


Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-350-1480
Fax : 440-350-1336
Mobile : 440-840-4081
greg.chismar@bestofshowautomotive.com
www.bestofshowautomotive.com
Tim Wilhelm
Restoration Manager

5782 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, OH, 44060


Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-354-3279
tim.wilhelm@bestofshowautomotive.com
www.bestofshowautomotive.com
G. K. Kerr
Vice President of Sales

7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060


Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-350-1480
Fax : 440-350-1336
Mobile : 440-413-5149
george.kerr@bestofshowautomotive.com
www.bestofshowautomotive.com
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