1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August, all offered without reserve, after emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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Originally offered in 1950 as a two-door hardtop coupe in Chevrolet's Deluxe series, the Bel Air became a full premium trim series in 1953 and could be had in sedan, coupe, and convertible form.

The stylish ’53 model featured a refreshed design with a one-piece curved windshield, improved body lines, and increased use of chrome trim, giving it a modern and elegant appearance. It was powered by a 235ci “Blue Flame” inline-six engine, paired with either a manual or automatic transmission.

This four-door ’53 sedan is finished in yellow with yellow-painted steel wheels and yellow and dark green vinyl upholstery on the seats and door trim. The car’s inline-six is mated to a three-speed manual gearbox with a “three-on-the-tree” column shifter. Additional features include rear fender skirts, independent front suspension, a deluxe steering wheel with chrome horn ring, and rear-seat armrests.

The car does not run and should be considered a project.

This 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• 235ci inline-six engine

• 3-speed manual transmission with column shifter

• Finished in yellow with 15” yellow-painted steel wheels

• Yellow and dark green vinyl upholstery on the seats and door trim

Factory Equipment

• Four-door sedan model

• Additional chrome and brightwork moldings along the body and window surrounds

• One-piece curved windshield

• Deluxe steering wheel with chrome horn ring

• Rear-seat armrests

• Independent front suspension

• Hydraulic drum brakes

• The chassis number (C53A039915) decodes as:

  • C – Bel Air series

  • 53 – 1953 model year

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia, assembly plant

  • 039915 – Sequential production number

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• The car does not run and should be considered a project

• Driver’s side rear door handle is detached (but included)

• No trunk key

• Wear on various interior and exterior surfaces

Ownership History

This 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.