FRESHLY RESTORED RESTOMOD 1957 BEL AIR 425hp MUNCIE M-22 CPP BUTTERNUT 250 PICS

ALL PHOTOS ARE TAKEN BY AN iPhone 6 AND ARE ACTUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE CAR!

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THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DETAILED BY US. IT WAS WASHED, DRIED, AND WIPED DOWN WITH TURTLE WAX QUICKSHINE.

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Not many cars are as iconic and easily recognizable as the 1957 Bel Air.

This example is well-documented, and was part of the Volo Museum Collection from 1997 until it was sold in 2002. The new owner drove and enjoyed it until 2009, when he sold it to a gentleman who affected a $30,000 upgrade and repaint to the car, which is fully documented in receipts and paperwork.

It was appraised for the insurance company in 2012 in a partially finished condition, and then was sold as an unfinished project due to the seller’s health. The next owner spent 2012 to 2013 finishing it up, and adding some touches of his own. He drove it for about 950 miles to local shows and events, and reluctantly parted with it in a package of vehicles to downsize his collection. The car now has 1169 miles on it, and still shows fresh and new.

The Butternut Yellow finish on the car is in exceptional condition, and shows little to no signs of any use or wear. There are less than 10 total marks from normal use and existence, like stone chips and small scuffs, on the exterior of the car. You can see all 10 in the 250 large photos below. Most have been touched up with correct touch-up paint, but they do exist.

Keep in mind, this car has NOT been formally detailed by us, only washed, wiped down with detail spray, and photographed by an iPhone 6s without any editing. If you get your favorite cleaners out and go over the car from front to back, it will only look better than it already does.

According to all the accompanying documents and receipts, over $15,000 was spent on making sure every panel was straight as an arrow, the least amount of filler was utilized, and everything from prep work to final finish sanding and buffing was done to the highest level. Running a 1”square magnet all over the car shows NO SIGN of any mud panels, and it will stick like glue everywhere you put it.

The body was separated from the frame during the restoration and build, and both the chassis and body were media blasted to bare metal before finishing.

The frame was refinished and had all nuts, bolts replaced with stainless. All of the brake and fuel lines were redone. New poly frame bushings were installed with all-new hardware.

A modified FORD 9” rear end was installed and fit with 4.11 gears, new sway bar, and Cal-Trac adjustable lower control arms.

The transmission is a Muncie 4-speed M-22 Rock Crusher, and was sent to Davids4Speeds to be completely rebuilt and resealed, including a Torque-Lok slider, Competition Gaskets, and 2.20 ratio.

Front suspension was treated to a new power rack & pinion steering system, tubular upper and lower control arms from CPP, and sway bars.

4-wheel power disc brakes are all new, and have a chrome master cylinder and booster as well.

The engine was custom built for the application, and consists of a 350ci motor that has a dyno proven 425hp and is as reliable and easy to drive as you could want.

Patriot Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock aluminum intake, Edelbrock 4251 carbueretor, billet pulley system, billet water pump, chrome alternator, Be Cool radiator, Optima battery, MSD 6AL distributor, Blaster coil, Hi-Po ignition wires, and MSD control box work to keep things running smoothly.

Custom made ceramic coated headers with welded 3” aluminum pipes are heat wrapped and lead back to the Dynomax mufflers with Flomaster chrome tips. It sounds very aggressive.

Bumpers are show quality nickel plated units and look phenomenal. Bright work, trim, and emblems were either replaced with new or fully restored and replated before being put back on the car. They show amazingly well.

Aftermarket stainless hood springs and new hinges were installed.

All glass is brand new reproduction, and has a mild tint. It is flawless.

All new weather stripping, seals, rubber, regulators, and fuzzies were installed.

New 17” COY’S Torque Thrust style 5-spoke chrome rims look perfect on the car, and have only a mark or two between all four to show. You can see a close up of each rim in the 250 photos below that will show you how great they look.

Tires BFGoodrich G-Force T/A radial tires, with 1169 miles on them They are damage and issue free, and are size 235/45R17 up front, and 255/50R17 in the rear.

The inside of the car is like brand new, because it basically is brand new. Reproduction original style cloth and vinyl seats, door panels, kick panels, trim panels, sun visors, and headliner were installed and still show like new. No issues at all.

Carpet is brand new, and a bit nicer than OEM spec for better wear and longevity. It shows like new.

Heavy duty rubber mats are included for protection.

Dash is like new, and glovebox is lined and opens and closes as it should.

A Retro Autosound AM-FM-MP3 stereo looks old, but is brand new, and sounds fantastic through the billet screened front speaker and dual 5x7” rear speakers installed in the new rear package shelf. Hurst shifter with new boot, trim ring, and white cue ball looks new and shifts the Muncie M-22 perfectly.

Interior lights work as they should, and have no known issues.

Aftermarket oil pressure and water temp gauges work correctly to better monitor conditions.

A steering wheel mounted tachometer works perfectly and looks like new.

Dash board was restored with new billet trim and gauges. It looks and works perfectly.

An iDidit tilt steering column looks great and works perfectly, and is topped with a custom steering wheel.

The inside shows basically flawless wherever you look. It is one of the freshest interiors you will find, and has no issues to address.

Trunk is exceptionally clean, and fully finished and trimmed.

All of the lights, wipers, signals, horn, and other items on the car function as they should, and it has been fully safety inspected and serviced prior to being offered for sale.

It starts, runs, drives, rides, and handles amazingly well, and feels like the freshly completed car it is.

Ride is solid and sure, and it takes bumps easily with no rattles or jarring.

Handling is very modern, thanks to the chassis set up, and the car has none of the wallowy feel of the original Bel Airs.

Power steering is slop free, and feels exceptionally tight and responsive, and the power disc brakes scrub off speed quickly without any pulling or excess fade.

The car lets you have fun with its 425hp, and is ready to leap off the line! You will have more fun than you ever should driving it in town, and when you get on the highway, you’ll love winding out the gears to maximum speeds!

The car exhibits no issues of any kind. It does not leak or drip fluids. It doesn’t have any issues with performance, ride, or handling. It has no defects in any of the functional, electrical, or operating systems. It is perhaps one of the nicest Bel Airs you could ever want to find.

That’s about all I can tell you, but I encourage questions and addition photo requests if it helps you make a decision.

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I took photos of it from every angle I could, and I encourage you to ask questions, come see it, or arrange for an inspection PRIOR TO BUYING IT.

I don't have anything to hide, and have tried to cover every part of the vehicle as best I could.

It has a clean and clear title, and is ready for a new owner.

The vehicle is located in our Fort Myers, FL warehouse, and is just 20 minutes away from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) if you want to fly in and see it.

I welcome outside inspection services BEFORE YOU BUY OR BID.

ALL SALES, RETAIL OR WHOLESALE, ARE SUBJECT TO A $299 DEALER DOCUMENTARY FEE. THIS FEE IS BEING DISCLOSED PER STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY, AS THIS $299 WILL BE CHARGED OVER AND ABOVE YOUR WINNING BID AMOUNT.

PLEASE be prepared to pay the initial NON REFUNDABLE $250.00 deposit via PAYPAL within 24 hours of winning the auction, and pay the balance in full within 7 days of auction end date.

The ONLY acceptable forms of payment are:
*CASH IN PERSON
*BANK WIRE TRANSFER
(BANK WIRE IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE OPTION FOR SALES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES)
*BANK DRAFT/CASHIER CHECK
*JJBEST BANK OR LIGHTSTREAM LOAN

The vehicle and title will NOT leave our possession until any check/draft/loan has been verified and cleared OUR account.

WINNING BIDDER WILL GET A BILL OF SALE AND CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE, AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING SALES TAX, TITLE, REGISTRATION, ETC. IN THEIR HOME STATE, WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION:

WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT TAX, TAG, TITLE FEES ON VEHICLES BEING TITLED AND REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA!

LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN ALL STATES CAN PURCHASE ON A WHOLESALE ORDER WITH A VALID DEALER LICENSE AND TAX I.D. CERTIFICATE

THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETAIL SALE AT OUR FORT MYERS, FL LOCATION, AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME SHOULD THE VEHICLE BE SOLD.

THE VEHICLE IS SOLD IN AS-IS / WHERE-IS CONDITION WITH FULL RIGHT TO INSPECT PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THE AUCTION.

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, HONESTLY, AND OBJECTIVELY.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE LISTING IS CULLED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: VISUAL INSPECTION, PRIVATE PARTY INSPECTION, RECEIPTS OR RECORDS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE, INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE PRIOR OWNER, AND PERSONAL DRIVE TIME WITH THE VEHICLE. IF GEAR RATIOS, ENGINE INTERNAL SPECIFICS, TRANSMISSION INTERNAL SPECIFICS, AND ANY OTHER DETAILS THAT ARE NOT APPARENT IN THE PHOTOS SHOWN ARE LISTED, THAT IS BASED ON THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY PRIOR OWNER, AS WE DO NOT BREAK OPEN ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS, REAR ENDS, ETC., SO WE ARE SIMPLY OFFERING IT TO YOU IN THE SAME GOOD FAITH THAT IT WAS OFFERED TO US. WHEN IN DOUBT, COME HERE AND SEE IT FOR YOURSELF, OR HIRE AN INSPECTION SERVICE.

MILEAGE STATED IN LISTING IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF THE LISTING, BUT CAN INCREASE DUE TO TEST DRIVES, TAKING THE VEHICLES TO CAR SHOWS, AND MOVING THEM BETWEEN OUR WAREHOUSES. MILEAGE WILL NO EXCEED THE AMOUNT STATED BY MORE THAN 400 MILES.

IF A VEHICLE WAS A TRADE-IN AT OUR DEALERSHIP AND HAD A LOAN/LEASE PAYOFF, THERE MAY BE A TITLE DELAY AS THE TITLE COULD BE IN TRANSIT FROM THE LENDER. WE AGREE TO SUPPLY CLEAN, CLEAR, AND VALID TITLE TO THE VEHICLE WITHIN 25 DAYS OF YOUR PURCHASE.

PURCHASER AGREE'S THAT ANY AN ALL ARBITRATION, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, OR UNRESOLVED COMPLAINTS SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE, THIS AUCTION, OR OUR DEALERSHIP, WILL BE PURSUED THROUGH LEE COUNTY, FL SMALL CLAIMS COURT AND NO OTHER STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM.

PURCHASER FURTHER AGREES THAT BY BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION, HE AGREES TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION AS STATED IN THE LISTING/. IF FOR ANY REASON AT ALL THE PURCHASER ELECTS TO NOT COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, PURCHASER WILL REMIT $500.00 usd TO COVER DAMAGES ACCRUED BY THE SELLER. IN THE EVENT THAT THE $500.00 usd IS NOT PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF AUCTION END, WINNING BIDDER AGREES TO ALSO REIMBURSE THE SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL REASONABLE FEE'S IN COLLECTING THE DEBT INCURRED, INCLUDING COURT COSTS, COLLECTION FEES, and WAGES LOST IN SEEKING FULFILLMENT OF THE SAID OBLIGATION.

FERRARIBUYERONLINE has been my eBay seller name for the multiple dealerships associated with me Worldwide, including CALI MOTORS, EVERY LITTLE DETAIL, ROCKABILLYJ RODS and CHOPPERS, and more!

Based in Fort Myers, FL, I have been buying and selling Specialty cars and trucks, as well as Harley-Davidson motorcycles, since 2005.