1957 Chevrolet Convertible.Rare factory 2x4 barrelprojectcar
the original motorwas gone along time ago,this car has been sitting since 1969.
Its said that there was around 1,500 2x4 carsmade,they came with 4.11 positraction,3 speed transmission, nd 3/8 fuel line,send unit,the original type 3/8 fuel line clips are not reproduced,this car has them,the engine and trans are missing but the 4.11 posi isthere,along with ten leaf per side leaf springs that point to the cars early years,along with wood clutch pedal stop you can see in picture next todimmer switch,there was white paint that was put over factory black fenderwells very early in its life,theres a up close picture of it,they had tinted the windows with blue paint,shaved door handles,trunk,custom interior.. she was a hot mama 46 years ago.then while the car was still at body shop.the car was stolen for the wheels,it was recovered but when they took off the wheels they put a jack stand under left qtr/ rocker,in front of rear tire drivers side,the stand punched a holethru it,in the pictures,above it is good,the rest of that qtr. panel is excellent.theres nuthin on this car that cant be fixed.but that was in 69 the guy at the body shop ended up with the car.43 years later I purchased it from him around 3 years ago
Original colors were Larskspur/harbor blue,withrare blue convertible top,that only came on thiscolor combinatiuon,the firewall color tag is missing,the vin tag is there never been messed with,matches title,in my name
The rolling body is basically all there,its missing the stainless on right side vent window,vent windows need replaced.the glass isn't in that door but I have it,no front seat,comes with springs assemblies for theback seat.missing behind grille corner pcs,no radiator,it has old 59 short block,original bellhousing
insidefloor pans are ok (seen a lot worse),basically 4 corners where a brace sits on top rite around the edge andrust spot next to seat on each side next to rocker.toe boards,firewall no dents or rust.Beautiful uncut,dash board,has original key in ignition,has all the convertible windshield stainless,the top framework is in good shape,the cylinder mounts on wheel well aresolid,it will need rockers andouter floor braces,tailpan,the worst rust is on the trunk sidewalls,the center of the trunk and top,inner wheel wells,are solid where the pump sits,the hole on the passenger side trunk wall was cut out for rear antenna.theres a hole in cowl that was put there for a antenna also,both qtrs.are original and need love from a experienced person.nice front fenders,hood.the fenders and hood were not on car when purchased three years ago,but since then were installed.
if reserve is met,a 500.00 deposite thru pay pal would be needed to hold car untilit is paid in full,inspections are welcome.feel free to ask any question thru email or land phone 330-784 1783 9-6 pm east side,after those hours leave a message/# and willcall back asap
this auction is a re-do because of a shammer high bidder of previous.A big Thanks,goes out to all the lookersand interest,fromfirst auction.