1956 Special model 46-R, no rust, original paint, project

[Pete Phillips]

I pulled my elderly friend's 1956 Special out of the garage today where it has been sitting for the past 4 or 5 years. Need to sell it on his behalf. I removed the white '55 front clip that he had me install on it some years ago. I have the correct right front fender, correct grille, hood, hood ornament, upper grille bar, and bumper for this '56, which will go with the car. You will need a left front fender, as the old one was smashed beyond repair. This is a rust-free, Dallas Texas car with the Strayhorn-Lacey dealer insignia still on the trunk lid. It has power steering and factory A/C, manual brakes, AM radio, Dynaflow, and a rebuilt 322 V8 with a four-barrel carburetor substituted for the two-barrel. I still have the original two-barrel and the intake for it in the trunk. Driver's seat needs to be redone, but it is the original black and white vinyl. Car has tinted glass all around. Will need gas tank and fuel system cleaned out and probably needs the brakes redone since it has been sitting. Price goes up as I get the time to do those things and as I get time to put the front clip back on. All of the stainless and other trim is in the trunk.  Noticed today there is a small crack in the left rear tail light chrome housing. Could not believe it, but there was no leakage of engine oil or transmission fluid where this car has been sitting since 2013/2014. Price is $3500 for a totally solid car with original paint. Doors open and close like new. The firewall was painted a correct 1956 color while we had the engine out for the rebuild, as that was the color he had planned to go to on this car, with a white roof.  Would be a strikingly beautiful car when finished.

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

Car is in Bonham, Texas 75418.

Edited July 1, 2018 by Pete Phillips
explain firewall color (see edit history)