Vehicle Description
Special one-year only 2-door sedan flat roof body style!� Equipped
with 1961 date-coded 348ci tri-power 350hp engine and upgraded
Muncie 4-speed transmission, Pushbutton AM radio, Sun Tachometer,
dog dish hubcaps, and 3.70�limited slip differential!� A terrific
blend originality and period correct components!� Solid chassis,
body, and mechanically perfect!� A terrific investment! The Bel Air
was top of the line for the Chevrolet line up from 1953 until the
introduction of savvy new Impala in 1958. That same year, all cars
were renamed in order of trim level & price as the Delray,
Biscayne, Bel Air, and then the Impala. Today, many still find the
classy characteristics of the Bel Air preferred over the flamboyant
Impala. The fully redesigned fifth generation Bel Air was
introduced in 1961 and they are unique particularly for the flat,
square roof overhang on the rear window on 2-door & 4-door sedan
models, while still utilizing the large curved windshield front &
back. A very unique feature not easily found on the market today! A
one year only feature! Offered here is a beautiful 1961 Chevrolet
Bel Air 2-door Sedan finished in code correct Jewel Blue over all
original Medium Blue Cloth & Vinyl combination interior. It is
fitted with a date-code FH-code 1961 348ci/350hp V8 engine with
professionally rebuilt tri-power Rochester carburetion on a
hot-tanked & repainted intake manifold, 1963 409ci/340hp heads,
hi-temp coated exhaust manifolds mated to new aluminized original
style exhaust system, rebuilt correct fuel pump, rebuilt original
dual-point Delco distributor , factory style ignition wire set,
#107 Delco factory spec coil, original 1961 Sun Tach tachometer
recalibrated with original sending unit converted to solid state,
new factory style radiator, rebuilt original water pump, new GM
hoses & clamps, all detailed down to the Restoration Battery 458
DC-12 maintenance free battery and new voltage regulator! A
gorgeous under hood presentation! Coming from the previous owner of
12 years, it has been meticulously cared for with authenticity in
mind. In addition to the attention to detail listed above, you will
find four new dog dish hubcaps, new T3 headlight set, restored
front grill, new vent window glass and trim channels replaced, new
unique stainless side trim replaced, new rear glass weather
stripping, new brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and brake
shoes, fresh shocks at all four corners, and more! It is equipped
with a working AM radio and an updated 4-speed Muncie manual
transmission borrowed from a 1965 Corvette for optimum shifts and
performance, and 3.70:1�Posi-traction rear differential! This car
is a delight to drive, and a remarkable investment to the right
Chevrolet collector! Super solid, absolutely rust free, and as
straight as they come! Please call with questions or schedule a
chance to review in person. �