Notice, he said "fires with a shot of ether"?
To me, that means they/he didnt run it for more than a few seconds.
As for the hose being off, that is anyones guess as to why!
My guess, it doesnt have any antifreeze in it! As to why that would be, could be bad news! {as in a cracked block being the reason it was parked}. Just sayin`
Fresh paint, Im leary, I know my 56 had rust problems on the lower frnt wings and door sills, some inside the trunk and some in the battery box.
Just sayin` ....... I wouldn`t buy this car sight unseen!
If you are intertsted in it, I strongly suggest you go to the location and take a real close look first!
One last thing ... notice the brake fluid canister for the M.C.
NOT correct for a 56, However It could be correct for a mid to late 57!