Vehicle Description
We could tell you about the full size custom luxury that this 1963
Chevrolet Bel Air restomod offers, but you're already memorized by
the paint. We don't even have to mention the custom A/C interior,
enhanced suspension, frame-off restoration, or the performance big
block V8 under the hood before you're ready to give us a call on
this custom vintage hardtop.
Let's start with the most obvious part of this car, the spectacular
paintwork. The color is called Arrival Blue Metallic, and you can
tell there was a serious investment in shine. It results in people
marveling at how deep the bold color looks up close. Another reason
why the paint is so captivating is because of the canvas used to
display it. There has been a lot of time invested in getting these
panels butter smooth and then making sure there is a uniform gap
fit that is held to tighter standards than even Chevy had. In fact,
this coupe really pays attention to the details. The brightwork is
a great example, not only do the bumpers shine like mirrors, but so
do the door handles and all the trim. Plus, it has a sporty
personality thanks to features like the original beltline molding.
And this is turned up a notch with all the upgrades like the side
exhaust tips, LED taillights, and Foose wheels with an aggressive
17/18-inch front/rear stagger. Yes, this is truly a car that will
impress at the shows.
Open the door to a full custom interior. The front buckets were
borrowed from a modern Cadillac, so you know they are all-day
comfortable. They were re-covered in a custom gray leather with
matching suede inserts, and they power adjust to your perfect
position. So these are the kind of seats you'd want in a new car.
The rear seats, door panels, headliner, carpeting, and even the
steering wheel all coordinate to create the kind of uniform package
you'll be proud to display. But more than show off, this is a true
comfortable cruiser. You have an armrest center console that also
houses the air ride digital controls, Lokar shifter, cup holders
and the controls for the R134a air conditioning. Plus, the door
panels have power window controls, and the classic machine-turned
lower dash panel now houses a modern AM/FM/CD stereo with aux input
and Bluetooth. But the piece we love the most is the upper dash.
It's finished in the same ultra-smooth blue as the exterior, and
it's the perfect place for upgraded cool blue glow of the full
Dakota Digital dash - creating a presentation that's equal parts
artful and performance.
The engine bay could win awards all on its own. The level of
smoothness on the painted fender walls surpasses some other
people's exterior paint. And we dare you to find another component
that can be polished on the V8. But don't let all this style
distract you from the substance. There's less than 2,400 miles on
this restoration, and the 454 cubic-inch V8 was rebuilt for serious
performance with a large Holley 750 CFM four-barrel carburetor,
Edelbrock aluminum intake, aluminum heads, and Comp Cams 480
camshaft. Plus, the Hedman Headers that add even more power as they
contribute to the rumble of the 2.5-inch dual exhaust. And while
this is a true performance machine, the total build proves it was
quite thoughtful. For example, you have a versatile 3.55 rear end
with Positraction, and a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission
w/highway-friendly overdrive. There's even a large Be Cool aluminum
radiator w/electric fans to keep this mean machine running cool
even when you're in traffic with the A/C pumping. That's what makes
it such a great all-around classic. You see more evidence of this
in the undercarriage photos. You'll spot great features like the
tubular A-arm front suspension w/adjustable coilovers, the upgraded
air bag rear suspension, power steering, and four-wheel slotted &
vented disc brakes. And the full painted underbody over the clean
X-frame chassis is another reminder of the quality that comes from
a frame-off restoration.
Complete with build receipts and restoration photos, this is the
kind of custom build that will have you placing a mirror under the
car at shows. So when you're ready for the best of everything, call
today!