I AM A PRIVATE COLLECTOR WITH AN ENDLESS PASSION FOR CLASSIC CARS AND TRUCKS I SELL WORLDWIDE AND CAN HELP WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! CALL OR TEXT 747 600 2212 TOM 1959 CHEVROLET BEL AIR The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950–1981 model years. Initially only the two door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952, as distinct from the Styleline and Fleetline models for the remainder of the range. With the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles. The Bel Air continued with various other trim level designations until US production ceased in 1975. Production continued in Canada, for its home market only, through the 1981 model year. Fourth generation (1959–1960) For the second time in as many years, Chevrolet again came up with a totally new car. From the front or rear the 1959 Chevrolets resembled nothing else on the road. From the headlights, placed as low as the law would permit, to the cat's-eye tail lights, the 1959 Chevrolet was a brand new car with all new sheet metal, a new frame, and even new series names. The most visual new change was the flat, wing shaped tailfins. The car was built on a 119 in (3,000 mm) wheelbase and was 211 in (5,400 mm) long-which was 11 in (280 mm) longer than the 1957 model. This made Chevrolet the longest car in the low-priced range, whereas two years before it had been the shortest. In addition, the car was 3 in (76 mm) wider outside and had 5 in (130 mm) more width inside than it did in 1958, through the reduction of door thickness. The "X" frame from 1958 was continued, but enlarged and strengthened to support the new body. The Bel Air, which had been the top line series since 1953, was now the middle range. Wagons were still classed by themselves, but had model numbers matching the car series. Parkwood 6-passenger and Kingswood 9-passenger wagons had Bel Air's model number, and as such were the middle range wagons. Under the hood, little change took place. A variety of speed options, such as fuel injection, special cams and lowered compression, gave horsepower ratings up to 315. Bel Air production was 447,100. The new Impala line surpassed Bel Air production by 20,000 units. A parking brake warning light was optional.[24] Little change was made for 1960. The new models were refinements of the 1959 style with a much more restrained front end, the return of the double cone tail lights of 1958 rather than the startling "cat's eyes" of 1959. Under the hood, things remained constant. Fuel injection was no longer available, but with the 348 cubic inch engine, a horsepower rating of 335 at 5800 rpm was now achieved. This involved the use of three double-barrel carburettors, a special cam and an 11.25:1 compression ratio, all sold as a package. Body style offerings followed 1959, with hardtops and sedans available. The convertible was reserved for the Impala series. The Bel Air Sport Sedan continued to use a rear window overhang and a huge wraparound rear window. Bel Airs (and Biscaynes) had two tail lights per side; the Impalas had three tail lights per side—a situation that would persist for most years through 1975. Many of the same options and accessories that were available on the Impala were also available on the Bel Air. The Bel Airs had more interior and exterior brightwork than the Biscayne. THIS 1959 CHEVROLET BEL AIR LIVED ITS WHOLE LIFE IN ARKANSAS AND COMES WITH A CLEAR ARKANSAS TITLE THE CAR WAS RESTORED A FEW YEARS AGO HAS ABOUT 500 MILES SINCE RESTORATION 283 ENGINE WITH 350 TURBO TRANSMISSION WIELAND ALUMINUM INTAKE, EDELBROCK CARB, BE COOL ALUMINUM RADIATOR MANUAL STEERING AND 4 WHEEL MANUAL DRUM BRAKES CAR IS SITTING ON AMERICAN RACING 20" WHEELS NITTO TIRES ALL LIGHTS WORK, HEADLIGHTS, BRIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE WIPERS WORK THIS IS A FUN DRIVER THAT GETS A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF ATTENTION! I WOULD DRIVE THIS CAR ANYWHERE RUNS, DRIVES AND SHIFTS GREAT! THE BODY IS REALLY SOLID AND STRAIGHT PAINT LOOKS GREAT, 8 OUT OF 10 ALL THE CHROME AND GLASS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE. WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN AS THEY SHOULD. ALL WEATHER STRIPPING IS IN GREAT SHAPE AS WELL TRUNK PAN, SPARE TIRE HOLDER AND TRUNK WEATHER STRIP LIP ARE ALL IN GREAT SHAPE UNDERCARRIAGE IS CLEAN AND DRY INTERIOR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE NO RIPS OR TEARS, GREAT HEADLINER THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CLASSIC!FOR A VIDEO, CLICK ON THE LINK OR IN YOUTUBE TYPE VCC/20V57 Please note, I want to make sure that you are absolutely satisfied with your purchase. Bid with confidence and if you have any questions that I might not have covered in the description, don't hesitate to ask. You can email me or send me your telephone number and I will give you a call. I have tried my best to describe this vehicle as accurately as I can. Remember, this vehicle is from the 1950’s and can have some imperfections that I'm not aware of. Shipping Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. I can cooperate with your shipper. This vehicle is advertised on other websites, so I have the right to end the auction early if it gets sold. 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