Vehicle Description
This 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Sedan is an awesome powerhouse
of a machine. We have receipts showing there was nearly $50k
invested in the engine and drivetrain alone. In fact, while this
was the era of the 409 motor, this special classic has a
properly-built 509ci motor that was dyno-tested to make 614
horsepower! And while this has street-eating muscle, we're also
just attracted to the overall style because the design this year
stays in demand for its exclusive touches. There was curved glass
in the front, and the wraparound rear windshield gave you a sporty
overhang. Plus, there's the absolutely awesome stylized sheet metal
where the profile has a design line that wraps around the rear and
creates the dipping "V" in the rear panel. And as you look over the
car inside and out, you'll see one of the coolest setups around.
They try to keep it as vintage and authentic as they can on what
you see and that's all masking a big investment in pure power.
HIGHLIGHTS
*509 cubic-inch V8 professionally built in 2020
-Bill Mitchell Products (BMP) aluminum crate block
--Bored and stroked by Lamar Walden Automotive
-Custom port and polish
--H beam rods
-Johnson lifters
--Custom grind billet cam
-Melling pump
--Edelbrock aluminum heads
-Dual Edelbrock AVS2 four-barrel carburetors
--Dyno sheet showing 614 max horsepower
*TH400 three-speed automatic built for power by AZ Precision
Transmission
*Currie 3.50 9-inch rear with 31-spline axles and Positraction
*Wilwood four-wheel power disc brakes
*Full Ridetech suspension upgrade
-Strong Arms front A-arms
--Tubular rear arms
-Thick sway bars
--Adjustable coilovers
*Distinct 1961 Bel Air body style looking as stock as possible
*Clean/classic interior
*Added Large column-mounted tach and Lokar floor shifter for ideal
drive control
It's hard to call this one a sleeper just because of the serious
thunder it brings to the streets. But there's also a level of
respect for vintage style that makes this nice. It's in the way the
large exhaust tips are hidden by being notched ahead of the rear
wheels. And the finish inside and out is less about flame-job
customs and a bit more grandma's Sunday church cruiser. It gives
you the feeling of respect for the distinct 1961 style... right
before you mash the accelerator and let this 614-horsepower beast
accelerate you into the future. So if you want to own the streets
with almighty power, you can't let this Bel Air get away. Call
today!!!
