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

1954 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 Original Description:

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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