Detail Info for: Ford 1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE body-off 3-year restoration

Transaction Info
Sold On:
01/05/2012
Price:
$ 8910.00
Condition:
Mileage:
35000
Location:
Wisconsin, 53040
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1956 Ford
Submodel Body Type:
Sedan
Engine:
6 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE BODY OFF 3-YEAR RESTORATION! IMPORTANT: BUYERS WITH -0- TRANSACTIONS MUST EMAIL ME BEFORE BIDDING. ALL BID RETRACTIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY AND THOSE BIDDERS BLOCKED FROM ALL FUTURE EBAY SALES. JUST LIKE IN 1956, HERE’S A FORD YOU CAN AFFORD! LET’S CUT RIGHT TO THE CHASE. HERE IS A GORGEOUS CUSTOMLINE 4 DOOR SEDAN WITH OPTIONAL FAIRLANE TRIM AND HUBCAPS, PLUS A 223c.i. 6 cyl. SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A ’56 BUMBLE-BEE, SUNLINER, OR A WOODY COUNTRY SQUIRE FOR $20-50k THIS IS NOT THE CAR FOR YOU! BUT, NOW THE GOOD (ACTUALLY FANTASTIC) NEWS: THIS IS A FORD THAT HAS BEEN SO BEAUTIFULLY AND LOVINGLY RESTORED, IT ALMOST DEFIES LOGIC. THE RETIRED FORD MAN WHO SPENT THREE YEARS (2007-2010) METICULOUSLY RESTORING THIS CUT NO CORNERS THAT I CAN SEE. HE STARTED OUT WITH A NICE, SOLID 35,000 MILE CREAMPUFF. SHE WASN’T DRIVEN MUCH AFTER THE RESTORATION. THE BODY, PAINT, AND TRIM ARE SUPERB IN EVERY RESPECT. THE CORRECT BERMUDA BLUE AND COLONIAL WHITE WAS DONE IN 2010. THE INTERIOR WAS PRFESSIONALLY REDONE USING 100% CORRECT FORD FABRIC. THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS THE CLEANEST I HAVE EVER SEEN ~ SO SHINY AND SPOTLESS. NEW 1956 FORD TRUNK AND FLOORS WERE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL. ALL THE MECHANICALS WERE COMPLETELY REFURBISHED. THE 137hp 6cyl WAS REBUILT FROM THE CAM OUT. FORD-O-MATIC WAS GONE THROUGH AND SHIFTS FLAWLESSLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS NICE AND TIGHT. THIS IS ABOUT AS CLOSE TO A DRIVEABLE “TRAILER QUEEN” YOU’RE LIKELY TO FIND ANYWHERE. THIS COMES WITH A CLEAR TITLE IN MY NAME. YOU MAY THINK MY RESERVE IS A LITTLE HIGH, ( UNDER $8,800). BUT I KNOW A DEALER WOULD PRICE THIS AT $17,500 BASED ON ITS IMPECCABLE CONDITION. THE VERY HIGH QUALITY OF THIS RESTORATION MAKES MY RESERVE MORE THAN FAIR…..WAY MORE! THIS FORD WILL BE ON EBAY ONE TIME ONLY. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE, NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT. IF SHE DOESN’T SELL, IT WILL BE GOING RIGHT INTO OLD CARS WEEKLY AND/OR HEMMINGS WITH A MUCH HIGHER ASKING PRICE. IF YOU BECOME THE PROUD NEW OWNER, START CLEARING OFF YOUR FIRE PLACE MANTLE OR BOOKCASE TO MAKE ROOM FOR ALL THE TROPHIES YOU’LL WIN EVERY TIME YOU SHOW IT! THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING. P-L-E-A-S-E . . . BEFORE YOU CALL OR WRITE WITH QUESTIONS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE OK FROM YOUR WIFE, HUSBAND, PARENTS, AND BANK ACCOUNT! DON’T EVEN CONSIDER PLACING A BID UNLESS YOU HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO TALK TO YOU PERSONALLY. GIVE ME A CALL AT 262-993-4608. IMPORTANT! READ ALL OF THE DESCRIPTION AND TERMS BELOW BEFORE BIDDING: WE ENCOURAGE INTERESTED, QUALIFIED BUYERS TO COME AND SEE THE CAR FOR THEMSELVES. WE ALSO WELCOME YOUR INDEPENDENT APPRAISOR TO COME AND VIEW THE CAR FOR YOU. NO TRADES! NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS! NO LAY-AWAYS! AND ABSOLUTELY NO BIDDING ON THIS CAR IF YOU HAVE NO PREVIOUS BIDDING HISTORY AND DO NOT CONTACT ME FIRST. WE CAN ASSIST WITH SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS AND KNOW OF SEVERAL RELIABLE, INSURED AUTO TRANSPORTERS IN OUR AREA. OR, IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN ARRANGE YOUR OWN SHIPPING. BID WITH CONFIDENCE! eBay member since 1999 ~ Check out my feedback ~ honest descriptions ~ Buyer to contact me at close of auction. Non-refundable down payment of $1,000.00 due within 3 days and full payment and shipment within 7 days of end of auction. IMPORTANT! All participants in E-Bay auctions are subject to the codes of a legally binding contract. This is being offered to those financially equipped to complete this purchase. The car is sold as is. The nature of car sales ultimately implies the buyer is purchasing a used vehicle. The seller has done their very best to disclose in good faith all pertinent known information relative to the sale of this vehicle. All sales are final. All buyers bid with the clear understanding that they freely accept the terms of this agreement. NO REFUNDS, NO RETURNS.