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The long Iowa provenance, from Paul Manning Chevrolet to the VCCA’s 2026 Historical Preservation certificate, makes the original-features story unusually traceable.

Strengths

Original 1953 Chevrolet 210 4-door sedan verified by trim tag decoding
Low mileage at approximately 16,000 miles with only about 500 added by current owner
Documented maintenance including carburetor rebuild, fuel pump replacement, and new exhaust system in 2023
Factory-correct equipment including 235ci inline-six engine rated at 103 net horsepower and 196 lb-ft torque
Preserved original black Onyx paint color and light gray cloth interior

Watch For

Scratch on right-front fender and various paint chips, dents, and blemishes noted
Heater does not work on low setting
Fuel-level gauge is non-functional
Presence of oil leak and visible corrosion on underside components

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