Eddie Van Halen's Ride Up for Auction

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Eddie Van Halen's 1956 Chevrolet 210 will be offered for sale at the Barrett-Jackson Auction at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January 2009.

The maroon colored car comes complete with "Wolf VH" license plates and features a V8 454ci engine and dark grey interior. The car has been owned by Eddie Van Halen since 1991.

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