One of the rarest Chevy muscle cars in the country. Estimated 1 of
20 built with the NASCAR motor. This one is absolutely real. #s
match throughout, complete owner history and documentation. It is a
big block tri-power with a 4-speed and 4.11 posi in a stripped down
Bel Air. It has been nut and bolt restored to factory new. One of
the best restorations anywhere.
UPDATE: I just spoke to someone that owned this car for a couple
years in the late 60s. He bought it from the original owner Bucky
and sold it back to him. He confirmed it is absolutely a real car
ordered like you see it. I have 3 emails from him that will be
available to the next owner. He also sent me a picture of himself
standing by the car in 1969 which I posted in our pictures. I just
had a phone conversation with him. He says Bucky was a true hot
rodder also owning a 41 Willys race car among others. He says the
car was always kept in excellent condition, he was surprised it was
taken apart and redone because it was so nice already. The car
lived in a small town, the man that bought it in 1991 from the
original owner knew the car since new. He owns a high end
restoration shop and he made this car perfect.
The documentation this car has makes it an incredible rarity. We
have a notarized affidavit of authenticity stating this car is
genuine from 3 people including the original owner! We also have
original finance contract when the 1st owner bought the car new. We
have registrations in the original owner's name up to 1991. It was
purchased new from Grotewood Motors in Inwood Iowa, salesman's name
was Dick Hansen. The original owner sold it in 1991 to Ennis Lund
who owns a high end restoration shop. He spent the next 10 years
making this car better than new. We have a photo album of the
restoration process including some before pictures. The before
shows the 348 tri-power motor and the 4-speed shifter on the
floor.
EXTERIOR: Absolutely pristine body. Every inch is laser straight.
The gaps are precise. Doors, hood and trunk click shut. Pictures
show this car down to a bare shell. Finished over 20 years ago and
still not a bubble, crack, shrinkage or body work showing that I
could find. The paint is like red glass. Every piece of chrome was
restored. It has the cool rockets on the fenders and a bow tie
mirror. The stainless trim is straightened and polished. The grill
is pristine original, the owner pulled it out and replaced with a
custom grill back in 1960. The original grill was hanging on a nail
in his garage. Every rubber seal was replaced. It has correct T-3
headlights and the cool "cat's" eyes taillights. Crystal clear
glass, NOS windshield. Restored rims with NOS poverty hubcaps and
reproduction BFG Silvertown tires.
INTERIOR: It was a gutted shell and restored like new. The
upholstery, door panels, carpet and headliner were all replaced.
The dash area was restored like new. The gauges, knobs, radio,
steering wheel look new. It has a rare padded dash and it fits
perfectly. Light works in the glovebox, cigarette lighter matches
the other knobs. You can lift the carpet, look under the dash and
it looks new. The odometer was set back to zero, it now has about
250 miles since restored.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Meticulously restored to brand new condition.
Rare high performance 348 big block. This was the top dog making
335 hp from the help of tri-power carbs, solid lifters, performance
cam and 11.25:1 compression. #s, casting codes and dates match. We
have the original tags from the carbs, new ones were installed
during restoration. Rare NASCAR pulley in case the belt brakes
there is a back up to keep it running cool. Every component is
rebuilt. Correct hoses and clamps. Every painted surface is smooth.
This is as nice as they get.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Pristine metal, completely painted smooth red
finish. New trunk mat, seat divider, decals, weatherstrip, wiring
and trunk latch. Restored rim with 5th matching reproduction tire.
Complete jack and spare assembly is detailed. It looks brand
new.
UNDERSIDE: Body off frame rotisserie restoration. Underneath this
car is like it left the factory yesterday. The chassis was
disassembled, rebuilt and detailed. The steering and suspension was
completely redone and highly detailed. They even used correct
spiral shocks. The frame is a smooth semi glass black, it's not
even pitted. It has the correct dual exhaust that follows the X
frame. NOS exhaust including mufflers and resonators with period
correct dumps. Brake system was entirely rebuilt. We have pictures
with the drums off and it is detailed even where you can't see.
E-brake assembly, hoses and lines have all been replaced. The fuel
system has been replaced from the tank to the carburetor. Even the
bottom of the motor is spotless, it has the correct canister type
oil filter. The starter is rebuilt. It has a correctly dated
4-speed T10 trans restored like new. Rebuilt drive shaft. Correct
4.11 posi rear. The floors are perfectly clean metal painted a
smooth red oxide primer.
One of the best restorations I've seen. This is one of the first
muscle cars. Bucky deliberately ordered the highest performance
features in the stripped down, no frills Bel Air! Amazing car on
every level. We have acquired enough documentation to undoubtedly
say this is a real car, not made up. Extremely RARE and
desirable.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
**These cars are displayed in a museum. If interested in a
particular car make an appointment with a salesman to see that car.
Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you buy a car, your admission will be refunded and you
will be given a 1 year membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Tri-power carbs
4.11 posi
Reproduction tires
Poverty hubcaps
Padded dash
