Vehicle Description
Referred to as "One Special 62 Chevy," this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
bubble top is truly spectacular in every sense of the word. It was
meticulously restored to the highest quality using mostly original,
NOS and correct parts. It spent many years on the show circuit,
including ISCA, Detroit Autorama, Chevy Vettefest, Chevy Convention
and Gran Prix Concours, where it achieved many prestigious awards.
As the VIN number indicates, it was built in Flint, MI, as a 1962
Bel Air 6-cylinder 2-door sport coupe. As the Trim Tag indicates,
it had a white-and-Twilight Blue exterior and an aqua interior. The
car was purchased by Mark Whitmer from his father, Pete Whitmer, in
1966. Mark owned the car for 48 years before selling it in 2014.
This is documented on the original 1966 Ohio title, which is
included. After a wild journey with the car, Mark decided to have
it completely restored. The vision of the restoration was to create
one of the most amazing Bel Air bubble tops on planet earth, which
was accomplished. Prior to the restoration, it had just over 30,000
original miles. The body retains all of its original sheet metal,
which is laser straight with precise gap lines throughout. The car
was repainted in its original gorgeous color combination. The paint
quality is over the top. Since completion, Mark would only wash the
car with bottled deionized water. All of the glass was replaced new
and stamped with correct dates. Most of the brightwork is original
to the car and was fully restored to a brilliant appearance. It
sports the correct T3 dual headlights. The car has a perfect stance
on 14-inch painted steel wheels with chrome hub caps. The wheels
are wrapped with new Goodyear Custom Super Cushion 8.00-14-Ply
tires. The exterior is complemented with a luxurious interior. A
great deal of effort was spent restoring the interior to the
highest level. Interior items such as the headliner, painted dash,
gauges, correct 2-piece tachometer, steering wheel, C.A.R.S. door
panels and hand-stitched seats are stunning. The trunk compartment
was beautifully restored and houses a full size spare tire with
correct jack tools. The engine compartment is highly detailed with
many correct parts throughout. The hood hinges and latch assembly
are the correct shade of gold. The firewall was painted body color
and the rest of the engine bay was painted high-gloss black. The
car is powered by a date code correct dual-quad 409/409hp V8 engine
that was completely rebuilt. The block casting number is #3788068
and the casting date is December 1961. The engine is outfitted with
a correct intake with casting #3814881 and two Carter #3361S and
#3362S carburetors. Some other correct parts include the belt idler
pulley, generator #11022682E10, Distributor #1110919, Voltage
Regulator #111926LE, fuel pump #913, starter #11078, Sun-Tachometer
transmitter and Packard Radio plug wires #LRTVRS dated January
1962. The engine breathes through correct manifolds #3822925,
#3822926 and correct dual exhaust system that sounds sweet. The
engine is coupled with a date code-correct Borg Warner T10 4-speed
manual transmission that was completely rebuilt. The transmission
date is March 23, 1962. The power is transferred to the pavement
through the date code-correct #3789812 posi rear end with 3.36
gears that was completely rebuilt. The undercarriage is also highly
detailed with many correct parts throughout. The X-frame and
underside was painted in gloss black. The detail work on the
undercarriage has been displayed with lights and mirrors.
Everything underneath has been restored or replaced, such as the
fuel tank, steering system, suspension components and braking
system. A story of "One Special 62 Chevy" written by Mark Whitmer,
original 1966 Ohio title, owner's manual, miscellaneous newspaper
articles and photo of calendar spread is included. This vehicle has
recently been completely serviced, which is documented with an
invoice that is included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
