1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

Sedan

5.3L 5358CC 327Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

Automatic

31511T268040

Clear

GAS

I'm selling a very nice 1963 Chevy Bel Air 2-door sport coupe I received in trade for my 1972 Cutlass Supreme earlier this summer. It has been nothing but a pleasure to cruise in, but I'm selling it to put together a deal for a mint long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 to go with the standard wheelbase one I have on the other side of the garage. The Bel Air starts, runs, shifts, stops and sounds great. It has a non-original 327 with 350 heads, a brand new interior and Foose Legend wheels. The previous owner rebuilt the transmission with a shift kit, replaced both rear quarter panels with rust-free sheet metal, replaced the Bel Air trunk with a genuine four-light Impala one, replaced the exhaust with a full steel dual system, added Impala trim to the interior and put in a new radio inside the glove compartment. He also repainted the car to what I would consider a driver-quality standard. All of the glass is in good condition, and the exterior chrome is presentable with some scratches and scuffs. The Foose wheels look and ride great, but they're pretty wide, and they rub on the inside of the wheel wells when you turn the steering to full lock. It doesn't hurt the way the car drives—it just makes you a little extra careful in parking lots. Included with the sale is a brand new replacement chrome dash facing (surrounds the radio and knobs), and an original Bel Air trunk. It needs to be painted, but it's complete with trim and wiring. As I said, the car runs very well. For work it needs, If I kept the car, I'd replace the carpet and shocks, bring back an original style steering wheel, repaint or replace the valve covers and drive it to my next cruise night a couple of days later with a smile on my face. It's a wonderful car to drive as is, or a great start toward a complete Bel Air restoration or lowered, big block Biscayne-style sleeper. The price guides put this car at anywhere between $10,000 and $21,000 in average condition. This auction is no reserve and starts well below that. The first bidder will have a chance to buy the car. Connecticut doesn't issue titles for cars built before 1981, so this one will come with a full CT bill of sale. Standard deal terms apply—no keys until all funds have cleared, and while I'm happy to work with a shipper the buyer is responsible for shipping costs. I can store the car until mid-October if necessary. I'm happy to send any additional pictures, or arrange for a test drive/mechanical inspection. The car is located in my garage in Bridgeport, CT, near I-95 and within an easy drive of New York, Philadelphia and Boston. Fly or train in and I'll be happy to pick you up. You could easily drive it home.