Van Halen to Auction Off Classic Chevrolets

10 months ago 06th Jan 07:36

Rocker Eddie Van Halen is auctioning off two of his classic cars.The 1956 Chevrolet 210 and the 1956 Chevrolet Nomad station wagon will go under the hammer during the 38th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona next week (11-18Jan09).

The Nomad is restored to original specifications while the 210 is a custom-built street rod with modern performance gear. I expect these cars to enter special collections that salute both rock 'n' roll and automobiles.

Both cars from Van Halen's personal collection will come with one-of-a-kind Evh Brand Wolfgang guitars and a pair of red, white, and black Evh striped sneakers. Barrett-Jackson president Steve Davis tells Blabbermouth.net, "Eddie's cars, although from the same year, represent the diversity of the collector car hobby."The Nomad is restored to original specifications while the 210 is a custom-built street rod with modern performance gear. I expect these cars to enter special collections that salute both rock 'n' roll and automobiles."And Van Halen adds, "Out of all the cars I have owned over the years, I hung onto the '56 Sedan and Nomad because I was closely involved in restoring and building them, so they are very special to me."I almost hate to let them go, but I don't have the time to drive them. It kills me to see them sit there when someone else could be driving them and have the pleasure and joy of owning these beautiful classic cars... I hope the new owners enjoy these cars as much as I have."