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There's a nice looking '54 Del Ray on ebay. Interesting story, if it's all "true." The '54 dealer's album calls this model a "Club Coupe." \'54 Del Ray I think they're neat. But I'm still looking for a 54 Bel Air four door sedan. And this black and white color combination would be perfect - my favorite for that car. (Edit by me note: Sorry the link wasn't working. I think I may have had "http://" in there twice. Anyway, it seems to be working now. :) ) Bill.
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Chevrolet named it a club coupe as they discontinued the real club coupe for 1954 and the wanted the DelRay "two door" to sound like a more sporty model.
Gene Schneider
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Absolutely gorgeous car. I want it!
Mahar
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Hey Mahar,
I've been "talking" to the owner during and after the auction. If you happened to check, I think the bidding ended around $9200 with "reserve not met."
Here's a part of the most recent email I received from him. Note: I've cleaned up the spelling and grammar a bit to make it easier to read and understand......
His email:
Hi: It takes $17,500 to buy this one. I have not seen one this original. I deal with a lot of low milage cars. I just bought a 64 chrysler Imperial with 4821 documented miles. I also bought a 64 impala with a factory 4sp and dash tach.
It is done and a good driver from Carolinas. I am not in a hurry. This car has alot of local history. Thanks Bill (END of his email.)
As you can see, we're both named Bill. However, that's about the end of similarities - at least relative to his 54 Del Ray.
Feel free to contact him. I'm definitely out of the running.
Bill.
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Nice car, I agree it is a bit over priced. Even for a nice DelRay. I still have a likeing for the BelAir. I guess the prices of the 54 Chevrolets is going up across the board compared to 3 or 4 years ago.The price guide that is linked on VCCA.org gives $14000 for an excellent and $18000 for Show for the DelRay 2 door sedan and the Belair 2 door sedan is $2000 more across the line for both 53 and 54 which sounds high to me but different areas of the country seem to have a wide price spread.
Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!
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Thank you, Bill,
but as my heart screamed of impeached desire,
my mind remembered where I live.
A little bit too far...
Mahar
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Alan - How is it running?have you put many miles on it yet?.....looks like one of your better purchases.
Gene Schneider
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