409-POWERED 1961 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 4-SPEED

OVERVIEW 

This 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air was put through a frame-off restoration and is powered by an updated 409ci V8 backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over a blue cloth and vinyl interior, this Chevrolet Bel Air comes from the selling dealer with a clear title. 

Highlights:

• Blue Dot tail lights
• Manual steering
• AM radio
• Manual brakes

Ownership History: 

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Maryland

EXTERIOR 

• Midnight Blue Metallic paint (code 914) 
• Fender-mounted antenna
• Dual rear view mirrors
• Blue Dot tail lights 

Updates: 

• Frame-off restoration in 2004

WHEELS AND TIRES 

• Midnight Blue 14” steel wheels with chrome dog dish hubcaps
• 7.50-14 Allstate Bias-Ply tires

INTERIOR 

• Blue vinyl and cloth upholstery (code 839)
• Manual steering
• AM radio
• Floor-mounted manual shifter

INSTRUMENTS 

• Odometer shows 47,235 
  • True mileage unknown 
• Gauges: 
  • 120-mph speedometer 
  • 7,000-rpm factory tachometer 
  • Fuel level  
  • Water temperature
• Aftermarket under dash mounted gauges:
  • Oil pressure
  • Voltage
  • Water temperature
  • Vacuum

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION 

Engine: 

• 409ci V8 
  • Rebuilt from 1964 model year
  • 4-barrel carburetor
  • Chrome valve covers
  • Chrome air cleaner housing
  • Cast iron exhaust manifolds
  • 10-40 Valvoline racing oil

Transmission: 

• 4-speed manual

Service History Highlights:

• Original 348ci V8 replaced with a 409ci V8

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST

• Independent front suspension
• Solid rear drive axle with 3.36:1 gears and Posi-Traction
• Manual 4-wheel drum brakes
• Dual exhaust outlets 
• 409-logo capped exhaust dumps

VIDEOS

• The seller has posted a walk-around videos that show the exterior, interior, engine bay, and a start-up below