19k-MILE 1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 409 4-SPEED
19k-MILE 1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 409 4-SPEED
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19k-MILE 1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 409 4-SPEED
High Bidder: AlanSmith
Highest Bid: $25,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Seller:
Engine:
409ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
19,775 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
31611T259422
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
63687957
Location:
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Seller:
Engine:
409ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
19,775 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
31611T259422
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
63687957
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OVERVIEW
This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan is powered by a 409ci V8 mated to a T-10 four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Palomar Red over a black vinyl interior, this fifth-generation Bel Air is now offered with a car cover, memorabilia, owner’s and service manuals, original parts, spare parts, clear title and more.
Highlights:
- 19,775 documented original miles
- Stored since 1980 and recently returned to service
- Bored .060 over
- Borla mufflers
- Reportedly original paint
Ownership History:
- Offered by a private seller
- Current location: Connecticut
EXTERIOR
- Palomar Red paint (code 948)
- Reportedly original
- Paint meter readings provided in gallery below
- Quad headlights
- Hood pins
- 409 fender badging
- Antenna
- Side mirror delete
- Chrome bumpers
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch steel wheels
- Black-finished
- Hubcaps
- Pro-Trac Racing Profile white-letter tires on front
- Michelin X tires on rear
INTERIOR
- Black vinyl upholstery
- Bench seats
- Manual crank windows
- Hurst shifter
- Line lock control
- Heater delete panel
- Fire extinguisher
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph sweeping speedometer
- Fuel level
- Stewart Warner under-dash gauges
- Coolant temperature
- Amps
- Cowl-mounted aftermarket gauges
- Stewart Warner 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Fuel level
- Odometer shows 19,775 miles
- Documented original miles
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine:
- 409ci V8
- Rated at 425 horsepower
- Bored .060 over
- Dual quad carburetors
- Reportedly original intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds
Transmission:
- T10 four-speed manual
- Chevrolet Corvette-sourced
Service History Highlights:
- Replacement engine
- Less than 800 miles
- Original three-speed manual transmission replaced
- Carburetor service
- Clutch replacement
- Air cleaner replacement
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Positraction rear end
- 4.56 gears
- Dual exhaust system
- Borla mufflers
- NeverRust exhaust pipes
- AC Delco air shocks
Service History Highlights
- New air shocks on rear
- New Borla mufflers
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Ding visible on front passenger fender
- Some paint blemishes
- Could use some tuning and wiring work
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Car cover
- Photos and memorabilia
- Original license plate frame
- Owner’s manual
- Service manuals
- Bel Air by the Numbers book
- Original cowl without gauge holes
- Original radio, heater, and jack
- Side mirrors
- Original jetted AFB carbs
- Original chromed dual snorkel air cleaner
- New air filter
- Heater assembly
- Spare rim and hubcap
- Spare T-3 headlights and wiper arms
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- According to the seller there is zero rust concerns on this vehicle
BID: $25,000
@64fuelie – Ok thank you ...
No problem , it’s also lower than anyone could duplicate this car for, hopeful bidding sees that, have a great new year
@Etaylor – There is a reserve, advised not to disclose -but it’s lower than i wanted.. and not there yet ...
Ok thank you
@64fuelie – Is there a reserve on this car? ...
There is a reserve, advised not to disclose -but it’s lower than i wanted.. and not there yet
BID: $24,000
Is there a reserve on this car?
Wishing everyone miles of smiles in the new year- Make those smiles in this great BelAir !
I thought this pic of the data tag (indicating v-8 and color) was up but that wasn’t included in the gallery ,so here that is - Anything else welcome to ask, thanks for the interest in this car
@MRMR – Seller-You are so correct, only the Impala had the grey/silver surrounds--my mistake, thanks for the clarification. And, for all these years, I did not know that the dashboard/steering column tach could be removed, thank you for that clarification as well. ...
No problem, believe it or not a tach was also an option in all v8 cars in 63 , this car may not have gotten one when ordered new ,they also list a 3spd ratio that it would have had with 409 Lots of good information here showing the different options folks could or could not order https://over-drive-magazine.com/2022/07/28/1963-chevrolet-full-size-cars/
@Etaylor – Tach in the car was an aftermarket Stewart Warner in 1971, before that it may have had a factory tach, they were not built in, they were attached with two screws underside the dash and matched the curve of the dash, they can be obtained, car absolutely speaks for itself (with a voice of its own) car has its changes, I don’t present it as all original,- but its story ,body and motor miles, and 409 history is all true -and every indicator says it’s never been repainted or repaired, trunk paint speckle is consistent corner to corner of the trunk as well -nothing is undercoated because nothing to hide here - I hear the wheels should be the color of the car but are black.. stuff happened I believe only impala had grey tail surrounds - many “details” often get confused between the Belair and impala ...
Seller-You are so correct, only the Impala had the grey/silver surrounds--my mistake, thanks for the clarification. And, for all these years, I did not know that the dashboard/steering column tach could be removed, thank you for that clarification as well.
BID: $22,000
@MRMR – Ok, I’ll join this fun conversation. First, I recall that all ‘63 Bel-Airs had the rear end trunk “insert design” around the tail lights painted silver regardless of the color of the car. Second, true 409 cars had a built in tach in the steering column—anybody else have this recollection. Regardless, this is a very cool car with the post-design—all business! ...
Tach in the car was an aftermarket Stewart Warner in 1971, before that it may have had a factory tach, they were not built in, they were attached with two screws underside the dash and matched the curve of the dash, they can be obtained, car absolutely speaks for itself (with a voice of its own) car has its changes, I don’t present it as all original,- but its story ,body and motor miles, and 409 history is all true -and every indicator says it’s never been repainted or repaired, trunk paint speckle is consistent corner to corner of the trunk as well -nothing is undercoated because nothing to hide here - I hear the wheels should be the color of the car but are black.. stuff happened I believe only impala had grey tail surrounds - many “details” often get confused between the Belair and impala
Ok, I’ll join this fun conversation. First, I recall that all ‘63 Bel-Airs had the rear end trunk “insert design” around the tail lights painted silver regardless of the color of the car. Second, true 409 cars had a built in tach in the steering column—anybody else have this recollection. Regardless, this is a very cool car with the post-design—all business!
@lmf1957 – Where is the car presently located, ZIP Code? ...
Resting comfortably in my heated garage under its cover in Torrington Connecticut 06790
Where is the car presently located, ZIP Code?
@AlanSmith – Still not sure if it is an original 409 car. Who built the motor? ...
Lieferts automotive Larry himself built this motor , the original motor’s mishap was sadly not savable ,but Larry (now retired) did say he remembered it being matching the car and recalled the request not to stamp the new block with the vin.. not many 409’s went through his machine shop so it was memorable for him when I spoke to him a few years ago.. that’s the best.. i was there that I have ..aside from the widow who can attest where the car has been it’s entire time since 71 ..car really was born a 409.. and it is a 409 now It’s biggest indicator not very disputed points of being born a 409 is the fuel line keepers are factory riveted to the frame and hold 3/8 line and a return line below, any other configuration of motor wouldnt have these double clips or be 3/8 in size.. they would be single and hold 5/16 if it was ever a smallblock. Thanks for asking
Still not sure if it is an original 409 car. Who built the motor?
BID: $20,600
@Etaylor – Welcome & happy holiday! Thank you you your interest in my 63 BelAir 409 Please ask any questions needed Car was owned by a good friend who passed away 3yrs ago He bought this car a 409/425hp/4speed in 1971 from zele chevy It has been a local legend of a low mile car stored away since 1980 He changed the interior from fawn to black , and at some point less than 800 miles ago And built it a new 409 sometime in the 70’s Engine is #3830814. The vin space is blank never stamped The engine suffix is t0426QB dated April 1963 Car is dated may 1963 Transmission (already changed when bought in 1971) is vette #’s dec 1963 Built in tarrytown ny We have an aprox guess at horsepower between 490 and 500hp Fastest known time at the track was 12.12 in 1980 at ct dragway It sounds amazing.. every mile a smile This legend 409 seeks its next adventure .. thank you for looking, thanks for telling a friend Thanks for bidding Have a great holiday and new year ahead ...
*transmission* borg Warner super t10 is dated dec 62 (Type error on yr of that in welcome message)
BID: $20,100