For Sale: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air in Concord, North Carolina

This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air has been upgraded to show off exactly what you wanted if you were going to own the boulevard back in the day. That means a 409 V8, four-on-the-floor, and a solid pillared two-door sedan body. And the whole presentation of this restored Chevy has a retro-cool feel, right down to the pattern on the seats.

We'll dive into the motor details shortly, but first, take a moment to appreciate the total package. The color is the factory-correct Cordova Brown. It was resprayed later in life as part of a restoration that has matured nicely to represent the right look for a cool but unassuming Chevy that's built for fun. And the sheet metal looks nice to present this distinct classic crisply. This includes the dual tapered creases in the hood, pointed rear overhangs, and full-length pleats down the sides. The stylist even gave these a tapered line that starts at the rear bumper to look like it's pointing this classic forward. You'll even love the details, like the wraparound rear window and the factory-style dog dish hubcaps ideal for a sleeper. It delivers a nice time capsule style that makes this Bel Air attractive for more than just the beast within.

The interior is done in earth tones to coordinate nicely with the exterior. That's one of those terrific color combos that set a classic apart, and the trim tag even tells us it was born this way. But this one is a cut-above because they took their time to restore it to feel like today is the summer of 1963. Lovely carpeting, a taut headliner, door panels with correct bright trim, and seats with the stylized cloth insert - these details make you proud to invite family and friends along for the ride. Sitting behind the wheel feels like a time warp with the proper Bel Air center cap on the highly stylized rim. There is even the right hint of aging so you can feel the generations that have come before you. Plus, the wide speedometer is a great hallmark of the era. But then your performance senses start to tingle. After all, the tach and floor shifter are the kind of things that should get your heart racing even before you twist the key.

Wherever you go, you will feel like showing off the legendary motor. That's why they made sure the engine bay looks terrific. Smooth and dark fender walls attract attention to the bright block, shining valve covers, and matching dual intake air grabber with a 409 callout. This is an upgraded powerhouse, but you'll take extra pride in knowing it's the correct casting for a 1963 dual-quad 409 - a true boulevard legend. The V8 fires up nicely, and as you follow the path of the dual exhaust, it reveals a clean undercarriage that was part of the authentic-style restoration. Because this was built as a tribute to old-school muscle, the driving experience makes you feel the road like a true classic would. And that includes the proper control that comes from a four-speed manual transmission.

Complete with the owner's manual. This 409 was built to give you a truly authentic feeling about what it was like to own the blacktop in 1963. So if you love a true classic king, call today!