468-Powered 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Speed

OVERVIEW

This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door post restomod is powered by a balanced and dyno-tested 468cid V8 backed by a Muncie four-speed manual transmission. Features include a tilt steering column, a factory tachometer, Sanderson headers, a Painless Performance Products 12-circuit wiring harness, two-inch dropped spindles, replated chrome bumpers, new front and rear shocks, Wheelsmith chrome wheels, and a new fuel system. Finished in black over a new custom black vinyl interior, this Bel Air comes with an appraisal report and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

According to the seller, every inch of the car has been upgraded or redone. They add that during the restoration, the laser-straight body was finished in black and multiple layers of clear coat, resulting in a mirror-like finish. Features include re-chromed front and rear bumpers, an aluminum grille, V8 fender ornaments, dual mirrors, and rear body trim.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of chrome Wheelsmith Chevrolet Rally wheels with bowtie center caps is wrapped in redline radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

In 2023, C&E Auto Upholstery of Eagan, Minnesota furnished the cabin with new black vinyl covers for the front and rear bench seats, a new headliner, and new carpeting. Features include a tilt steering column, manual windows, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a floor-mounted Muncie manual transmission shifter.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 120-mph speedometer, a 6,000-rpm tachometer, a clock, and a fuel gauge are located ahead of the driver. The odometer shows 4,485 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 468cid V8 and backed by a Muncie four-speed manual transmission equipped with a resurfaced flywheel. Engine bay features include aluminum heads, an aluminum intake manifold, a new Painless Performance Products 12-circuit wiring harness, a four-barrel carburetor, and a Griffin aluminum radiator. The seller states that the engine has been balanced and dyno-tested and a new MSD distributor, ignition wires, polished Sanderson block-hugger headers, starter, and water pump have been installed.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Bel Air is equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle with a 3.64:1 ring and pinion gear set and a new yoke. The seller states that a heavy-duty carrier bearing, new front and rear shocks, a new fuel system with a new gas tank, two-inch dropped spindles, and a one-inch front sway bar have been installed. According to the seller, this Bel Air drives and handles like a new car.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

An appraisal report valuing this car at $90,000 will be included as part of the purchase.