1960 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

01611F149945

Gasoline

FIRST TIME OFFERING ** 1960 CHEVROLET SUNTAN COPPER 2 DOOR BEL AIR EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION!! Chevrolet used a more conservative approach in 1960 with JET SMOOTH lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim. The new look for 1960 was glamorous, as Chevrolet reshaped and separated the "bat wing" tail fins, and added round tail lights to the rear. The post top 2 door Bel Air, like the one offered here, has increased in value more than any other model. Its 'down to business attitude' rests in the fact that it has a look all its own. From the smaller rear window, air craft side moldings and its "I'm ready for take off stance", it reaches top rank. THE 1960 CHEVROLET BECAME THE BEST SELLING AUTOMOBILE IN THE COUNTRY AND HELD THAT POSITION FOR A DECADE. HISTORY OF CHEVROLET One of the worlds best selling cars was started by cigar smoking William Crapo Durant, a prominent carriage builder, in collaboration with race car driver, Louis Chevrolet, on November 3, 1911. Chevrolet entered the market to compete with the Ford model T. The first offering was the "classic six". It was too expensive so Durant went to a small four cylinder simple car calling it "The Little Four". The first major impact came with the 4- cylinder BABY GRAND touring car. and its companion roadster model the ROYAL MAIL. Sales went from 13,600 to 70,701. Next came the famous 'BOW TIE' . It was trademarked in 1913 and became the most recognizable automobile emblem in the world. GM acquired Chevrolet in 1917. In 1929, the "cast iron wonder" was introduced, a 3.2 liter international 6. Over one million were sold in the first year at $595. Amazing.........the engine continued to be manufactured until 1953. By 1927, Chevrolet out sold Ford. For the next 55 years Chevrolet was the top selling American automobile. APPLE PIE AND CHEVROLET.......A TRADITION. More than any other automobile, Chevrolet designs and features has pushed the industry to new standards of excellence. THIS 1960 CHEVROLET BEL AIR I want to show you the entire car step by step to the best of my ability. No attempt will be made to cover up or hide anything. I will offer my opinions and evaluations starting with the interior. Included are 70 close up pictures. Enclosed is a picture of the car resting in front of the Summerfield estate. In its later years the car was driven to shows and an occasional cruise. The fine automobile offered here is in exceptional condition. Only a few come up to its quality. It was built in Flint and was sold by the most recognizable Chevrolet dealer in the world...........Summerfield Chevrolet. The car still carries the original Summerfield Chevrolet emblem. It has survived for 52 years in close to its original condition. The speedometer reads 80,000 miles and it is believed to be accurate, averaging just 1500 miles per year. This is a highly original car. It was always garaged and not driven in inclement weather. The carpets, seats, door panels and all of the interior show close to new and are original. Even the rear shelf shows close to new. The dash, gauges, steering wheel and horn ring are close to new. The original radio is in place and it works. The original owners manual is in the glove box. My, how times have changed. The glove box light was an option. Notice the exceptional condition of the box. The trunk is very close to new, original in every way. It is completely dry , solid and rust free. Under the hood you will find the original 283 engine dressed up for show. It runs, drives and shifts just like it should. There are zero surprises here. The whole engine compartment gleams and shines like the rest of the car. Notice the firewall and inner fenders. They did not look any better when new. This is a complete engine compartment, nothing is missing. High marks are given here for its excellent condition. The exterior has the very best color. Two door post Bel Air's are seldom seen, especially in Suntan Copper. It just fits the car and its aggressive attitude. People stop and stare in order to take a second look. Brand new Torq Thrust rims add a wonderful new adventure to the exterior. The sound exiting from the new Flowmaster exhaust is almost as exciting as the car itself. The original color Suntan Copper paint has great depth and color. There are no dents, bubbles, sags or rust. The body is razor straight. All of the panels fit properly and meet or exceed Manufacturers standards. The doors are in excellent condition and show the original factory seams and fit like a lady's glove. There is absolutely no rust.! The chrome and bright trim fit properly and are very good to excellent. The under carriage is original. It is dry, solid and free of rust. Very few 1960 Chevrolet come close to this condition. This is a first time offering just in time for a full season of fun. If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Our reserve is fair and represents a wonderful value. This is the kind of investment you will not tire of. Always new and exciting. Something no one else has. Welcome to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF CLASSIC CARS. We want you to enjoy your classic car and to bid with confidence. We will not offer cars that do not meet our standards of inspection. We present each automobile as accurately as we can. No known defect will be covered up. Keep in mind these are vintage automobiles that all need something. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. This is part of the fun of owning something that almost no one else has, a part of motoring history. Take the time to understand your classic car. It will increase in value. BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE READ ABOUT US AND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. Please bear in mind that if you are the winning bidder, vehicles are available for pick up ONLY during business hours Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EVERYONE LOOKS AT VEHICLES THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES. Even experienced buyers do not see things you might see. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK BEFORE YOU BID. Keep in mind these vehicles need attention, they need to be tweaked and time needs to be spent in order to know their strengths and weaknesses. My suggestion is to get familiar with your classic car. You purchased an old vehicle to experience motoring FROM THAT ERA. These classics are much different than today’s modern vehicles. Wear and tear is a part of all used vehicles. Age, road conditions, maintenance and pride of previous owners are all part of a vehicles condition. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD WHERE IS AS IS. We have provided as much information as we can to assist bidders. However, it is the responsibility of you, as a buyer, to check out the vehicle before bidding. If you have questions or doubts or are unable to get funded, please do not bid. Ask any questions you may have before bidding. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of any statements we make regarding the condition of the vehicle and the included equipment. We make no guarantee as to the accuracy of our descriptions. We are a bonded, licensed dealer and have been in business for over twenty years. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Winning bidder must contact us via phone or email within 24 hours of auction end, and confirm payment arrangements at that time. In order to complete this purchase, a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. If you need assistance with making shipping arrangements, you may call 1-888-863-6878. It is imperative that your shipping company contact us to make an appointment for pick-up 24 hours in advance. Vehicles can be picked up ONLY during business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. AS IS - NO WARRANTY It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. ALL REPAIRS WILL BE SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. 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The information on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. All Michigan buyers are required to pay the 6% sales tax and applicable fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Michigan law requires us to collect and FORWARD all applicable state taxes to your state. Canadian and other foreign buyers are NOT required to pay 6% Michigan sales tax as long as the vehicle is exported. Tag and title fees not included. The State of Michigan does not keep record of vehicle miles older than 10 years. Vehicles older than 10 years will show the miles as exempt on the title.