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2008.Oct.03
EDWARD'S 1965 CHEVROLET 210 UP FOR GRABS !!!
The exact terms are still uncertain, but coming January, Edward Van Halen's well know 1965 Chevrolet 210 Belair will be auctioned at "Barrett Jackson Auction" located at Westworld in Scottsdale (Arizona, USA).

Car description, from "classiccars.com":
" 1956 Chevrolet 210 Belair
From the Eddie Van Halen collection, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Belair post sedan pro-street hot rod was built by Jim Van Gordon. The car features a 454 CI Big Block Chevrolet with approx 600 hp. Narrowed and bullet proof 9" Ford rear with detriot locker, Mark Williams axels, 4:30 gears, 4 link coil over suspension, disc brakes, 15x14 Weld racing wheels, wrapped with 33x19.50 Mickey Thompson tires. 15x4 Weld Racing wheels up front, manual valve body auto trans, full racing gauges, and custom interior. This car is completely drag strip and street legal and runs on everything from 110 octane racing fuel to everyday pump gas. The specs on the car are as hot as it’s looks.
Making this auction package even more rare and unique, Eddie Van Halen has personally authorized a custom made, one of a kind guitar built to match the theme of the car. This will be the VERY FIRST instrument to commemorate the worldwide release of the EVH Brand “Wolfgang” line of guitars that make their debut in Anaheim, Ca on Thursday, January 15th 2009. If that isn’t enough, Eddie has included a pair of signature red, white and black striped EVH sneakers. This is an unbelievable once in a lifetime opportunity to own the treasured car and guitar of one of rocks most iconic figures ever.
The car comes complete with the original 1956 owners manual, and a copy of the June 1999 issue of Super Chevy Magazine in which it was featured.".
Some pictures to follow:

Red and blue... guitars and cars

The man and a couple of "one-of-a-kind" guitars

Red guitar in red car

Blue car in blue guitar

An outside view

The license plate
The car has the well known "Wolf VH" license plate and features a V8 454ci engine, maroon colour and dark grey interior. The car has been owned by Edward Van Halen since 1991.
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