1951 Chevrolet Deluxe CoupeThis vehicle was purchased new by Mr. Nick Lelle of Winslow. IL on October 16. 1951 from Marty-Ripp Chevrolet in Monroe. Wisconsin. Included with the sale of the vehicle is original documentation including the purchase agreement. bill of sale. owners manual. Powerglide transmission supplement. factory quality control card. engine break-in card (including the original key knockouts with original key codes). Delco battery warranty info. chrome care instructions. and owner service policy. All documents are safely stored in a brown folder with the dealership information on it. including a new. never used key chain. My uncle purchased this vehicle in 1983. Through research. he found that the original owner was the grandfather to a friend of my aunt. My aunt's friend learned to drive in this car! The exterior was repaired and repainted during the winter season of 1984-85. All chrome trim was removed during the exterior restoration process. and reinstalled after the vehicle was painted. All chrome trim is original and has never been redone. The vehicle was repainted the original light green. The vehicle does have the skirts for the rear wheels. but they are not installed on the vehicle. Body filler was used during the restoration. that is now 30 years old. I have found only one crack in the paint. which is located below the passenger side taillamp. The paint is laquer enamel. The vehicle does require detailing. which will be done prior to the sale of the vehicle. The engine is the original inline six cylinder. I do not know if it is a 215 cubic inch. or a 235 cubic inch. It is equipped with oil bath filters and a Rochester single barrel carb. The carb does require a rebuild or a replacement. I do have a reciept where it was last rebuilt in 1985. The vehicle will start and run. however in its current condition fuel needs to be dumped down the carb for the engine to start. Once running. the engine is very smooth. It is unknown if it has ever been rebuilt. the odometer shows 80k miles which I believe to be original. Some oil leaks are present. including the valve cover gasket and distributor seal. Other leaks may be present. but these two are known. The radiator has been replaced. I do have the original radiator that will go with the purchase of the vehicle. The Powerglide automatic transmission shifts well. though it is unknown the last time the fluid/filter was changed. I suggest future service. along with service of all the other fluids. The tires and brakes were replaced in 1984. The tires are bias ply. I would recommend replacing them with a period correct whitewall that is a radial tire for better handling and comfort. I have not removed the wheels. but the brakes seem to work well with no issues present while I drove the vehicle. however. they were last replaced 31 years ago. At minimum. a clean and adjust of the drum brake shoes is likely needed. The heater hoses to the heater core are not present. it is unknown if a heater core leak is present or not. The interior is mostly original. the previous owner had the seats recovered and they are in good condition. The interior panels do show wear based on the age of the vehicle. The original spare tire is located in the trunk. it is unknown if it has ever been installed to the vehicle. Since my uncle purchased this vehicle. it has been stored in a climate controlled garage - before and after it was restored. The frame rails and underbody of the vehicle do have some rust scale present. nothing that seems to be of any structure concern. All exterior lamps work. The passenger side rear leaf spring seems to sit lower. possible spring sag. I have not seen any receipts that show any of the springs (front or rear) have ever been replaced. This vehicle is also for sale locally. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $500 via PayPal is due within 24 hours of auctions' end. the balance due within seven days of auctions' end and/or prior to pickup of vehicle. Transportation and delivery costs are the responsibility of the winning bidder/purchaser. I am able to accomodate time schedules for pickup. and can deliver the vehicle within 100 miles of ZIP Code 53517 for a nominal fee (Delivery fee and full payment of vehicle required prior to delivery). Accepted form of payments include only: CASH. MONEY ORDER. or CERTIFIED CHECK FROM YOUR PRIMARY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. ALL MONEY ORDERS OR CERTIFIED CHECKS MUST CLEAR PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF VEHICLE. I HIGHLY SUGGEST AND ENCOURAGE ANY INTERESTED PARTY TO VIEW THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO PURCHASE. OR HAVE A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION PERFORMED. This protects you and I from any buyers remorse or post purchase anxiety. This car is not perfect. and requires minimal repairs. Remember. this car is 64 years old. I am also meticulous. so what may be desired to me. may not be of great importance to you. Please feel free to email me with any questions regarding the vehicle. or if you would like any pictures of certain components on the vehicle. I am happy to accomodate you in any way possible!