NO RESERVE: 1953 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SPORT COUPE
NO RESERVE: 1953 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SPORT COUPE
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NO RESERVE: 1953 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SPORT COUPE
High Bidder: GTH
No Reserve
Winning Bid: $25,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Lenexa, Kansas 66219
Seller:
Engine:
235ci
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
36,523 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
C53J111879
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
51041180
Location:
Lenexa, Kansas 66219
Seller:
Engine:
235ci
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
36,523 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
C53J111879
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
51041180
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OVERVIEW
This 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe is powered by a Blue Flame 235cid I6 backed by a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Features include an AM radio, a 12-volt wiring conversion, a New Port Engineering electric windshield wiper conversion, and a split-manifold dual exhaust system. Finished in dark blue over a dark blue cloth interior, this Bel Air comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
EXTERIOR – FEATURES
The body is finished in dark blue. Features include chrome bumpers, a fender-mounted antenna, dual rearview mirrors, rocker trim, and a rear bumper overrider. The selling dealer states that some flaws and scratches are present in the paint, which can be seen in the gallery to the right.
EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES
A set of 15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels is wrapped in 215/70 Goodyear Integrity radial tires.
INTERIOR – FEATURES
The cabin is furnished with a blue cloth front bench seat and a matching rear seat surrounded by blue cloth door panels and trim. Features include manual windows and steering, a steering column-mounted automatic transmission shifter, an AM radio, and a heater.
INTERIOR – GAUGES
A 110-mph speedometer, a clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and battery are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 36,523 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Power is provided by a Blue Flame 235cid I6 and backed by a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Engine bay features include a chrome valve cover, a chrome air cleaner housing, an accessory external oil filter, a 12-volt wiring and alternator conversion, a split exhaust manifold, and a New Port Engineering electric windshield wiper motor. A start-up and walk-around video can be seen below.
UNDERCARRIAGE
This Chevrolet was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by manual drums. A split-manifold dual exhaust system exits at the rear.
@MarshallGomez – What’s the reserve on the 53 Belair ...
Reserve is off!
BID: $25,000
RESERVE IS NOW OFF!
BID: $24,000
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@MRMR – Is it titled as a '53 and just has '54 tail-lights, or is it a '54? ...
It is a 1953 with different taillights. The originals will be included with the sale.
@MRMR: Well, it has a ’53 grill FWIW...
What a stunningly beautiful car! I’m old enough to remember these cars from when they were new, but they never impressed me as much as I am impressed now. If they had offered the new ones in this color combination, I’ll bet they would have sold a lot more! Otherwise, I note just one subtle deviation from a totally original exterior: the ’54 Chevy tail lights - and they are a significant improvement, IMHO. Even so, the original ’54 tail-lights had split lenses differentiating the back-up lamps from the red stop-tail-turn-signal ones. These have been replaced with all-red aftermarket ones that I remember from the ‘50s. A subtle but welcome change that smooths the overall lines of the car. Of course the split-manifold dual-exhaust systems for inline sixes were all aftermarket too - adding a stereophonic burble to the typical monophonic I-6 sound of most engines in those times. For the first time in my life, I WANT a ’53 Chevy. Or at least I want this one. GLWTA!