1952 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Bel Air Coupe

6 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

My dad just bought a 1941 Chevy, and he asked me to see if I could sell his super nice 52 Chevy for him. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this 52. I think it was “too perfect” for him (nothing left to do to it), plus, he just gets the trading bug every now and then. This is a really nice car. I can’t remember what it won, but I know Dad and this car won in the last car show they were in (only a few weeks ago). It’s that nice a car. It stays in a temperature controlled garage, and is never taken out if there’s a chance of rain. Even then, it has a quality California Car Cover to protect it (can’t have any dust on it!) that will be included with the car. Some history: A gentleman in Asheville NC had the car about 90% restored when he had an illness (I believe it was a stroke) and couldn’t complete the car. Because of his condition, talking to him and discussing what all he had done wasn’t an option, however many of the receipts (and some pics) for the work done are included. Most of the work was done in 2008. In the pics, you can see that it was a frame off restoration. Dad bought it needing that last 10% done, and Dad had most of the finishing touches done by professional restorers, Classic Car Works in Jasper, GA. The dash gauges were restored or replaced, and the speedometer reads under 500 miles, which is how much the car has been driven since restoration. We aren’t experts, but we don’t know of any rust or body work (fillers or metal repairs). The paint color is Twilight Blue with the off white top. The engine block numbers indicate the motor is actually a much more powerful 1960, 235 CI engine, which of course was meticulously reworked. For those that don’t know, this was the really cool way to increase the power and dependability on these cars, yet it retains the original look. The 235 has 50% more horsepower, and a pressurized oil system (rather than the old splash-pan, etc). The transmission is very quite and smooth. Dad recently put new shocks all around. The hood springs were a little lazy, so new hood springs have been installed. The tires are all new including the spare. It has been converted to 12 volts. The wiring was replaced with new period correct braded wiring, but the connections were soldered because Dad likes everything the absolute best it can be. The radio was replaced with a very expensive custom one that looks factory, but can also do FM and aux inputs for whatever. The spotlight works, and doubles for what may have been one of the first remote controlled door mirrors! I remember Dad also had to send off and have a heater valve rebuilt (cost a bunch, but he wanted it perfect). I'm sure there's more that was done. I just can't remember it all. Basically, if it needed it (and it hadn't been done already), Dad did it to it. On the road: The running gear performs beautifully, with no whines, bumps or grinds. Besides looking as good (or better) than new, Dad says it drives like a new one (something he would know more about than me. I wasn’t alive in 1952). It seriously does have really good road manners and I believe could be driven safely anywhere. The newer version engine definitely gives it more pep than the average 1952 Bel Aire, without marring its appearance with an obviously different engine. Someone definitely knew what they were doing. To my knowledge, everything is as it should be, and works great. You can see from the pics that it's a nice car that's been babied. If you like 52’s, I think anyone would be proud to have this car in their collection (I wish he had room to just keep it). I don’t know of anyone offering warranties on antique cars, so naturally this one like all others will be sold “as is.” Because it’s so nice, and we don’t ever take chances with it; there will be no joy rides, but feel free to have your professional inspector come take a look and give you a report. Some Specs: This model year is the third year the Bel Air sport coupe was made. The car is style 52-1037, trim 236 paint 474. When restoration started the speedometer read 83,847 miles. 3 -speed, column shift. 115" wheelbase; width 73 ½ inches; height 64 inches; weight 3215 pounds; fuel cap.16 gals. Coolant 15 quarts; crankcase 5 quarts (except with filter change, 6 quarts. Money: See Payment section for terms. We paid over $18,000 for the car as an unfinished project, and then paid plenty to get everything just right, so this isn’t a cheap car, but it is very reasonably priced for one of this quality. We have had some interest locally, so we do reserve the right to end the sale early and sell it locally. For those worried about that, or wanting it now, you can use the Buy It Now! Feel free to ask questions. The more you know about it, the more you’ll like this car!