Both rare and highly desirable, this Bel Air Bubble Top is one of the coolest people movers on the planet! Much more impressive than when it originally rolled down GM's assembly line, this well-done coupe has been transformed into a take-no-prisoners weekender that consistently headlines cruise nights.
What started as a low-mileage, rust-free, west-coast car has been refined and reimagined into the showstopper you see today. Work began with stripping the entire car and taking the body down to bare metal. Subtle modifications were made such as removal of hood and quarter panel script and smoothing of the engine compartment. While the body work was being perfected and covered in brilliant Crystal Red Metallic paint, the original trim was painstakingly straightened and replated in show worthy chrome. For 1961, the Bel Air's new body utilized squared-off design, a sweeping roofline and unique trim to distinguish itself from Chevrolet's working-class Biscayne and top tier Impala. And with its glossy paint, graceful greenhouse and super low stance, this bubbletop brings new meaning to the word 'style'.
Gaze under the hood and you'll find a storied 409ci dual quad V8! Just as it should be! The big block is a pump gas torque monster that's just as comfortable cruising country roads as it is lining up at stoplights. At the top of the big mill, dual 4bbl carbs funnel fuel through Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads equipped with full hydraulic roller valvetrain, and dressed with polished valve covers. High performance headers funnel spent gases into, true-dual exhaust pipes. Up front a beefy Madison heavy duty aluminum radiator keeps everything running cool. Like framing for a museum grade masterpiece, the engine compartment has also been finished to a show winning level. The fire wall smoothed, inner fenders smoothed and lengthened, and the body mounts redesigned for a sleek look.
Park this Bel Air Bubble Top on a lift and you'll find a fully sorted display worthy undercarriage. Slick floor pans finished in satin black, give a clean back drop the revolutionary X-frame refinished in gloss black. Behind the 409, a Tremec 5-speed spins a Ford 9-inch rear end that's fitted with sporty, 3.70 gears. Under that rock-solid drivetrain, a completely modernized Scotts front suspension is equipped with power rack and pinion steering, coil over shocks and Wilwood disc brakes. The rear suspension upgraded with 4 link suspension from Global West. Highly polished 18- and 20-inch Billet Specialties wheels spin Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
Open the doors and the style continues with a fully customized interior. A highly polished and padded dash hangs Dakota Digital gauges and a/c controls ahead of luxurious Chrysler 300 bucket seats covered in tan leather with accenting red stitching. Below those seats, Cognac carpet frames a custom center console and billet shifter. At the sides custom door panels mirror the custom headliner design splashing unequalled style everywhere you look. In front of the driver, a polished steering wheel spins a leather rim around a tilting steering column. And behind the passengers, a matching custom upholstered trunk is worthy of its own display.
Highlights:
Rare Bel Air Bubble Top body
Original sheet metal, low-mileage, west-coast car
Dual Quad 409 V8
Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake
Dual Edelbrock 4bbl carbs
Ross hydraulic roller cam and lifters
Tru Trac serpentine accessory drive
Engine overhauled, balanced
Estimated 500hp
5-speed overdrive Tremec Transmission
Hydrualic clutch
Ford 9in rear axle with 3.73 Posi-Traction
Power rack and pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes Drilled and Slotted rotors front and rear
Full custom interior
Tan leather upholstery with red accent stitching
Air conditioning
Power driver's seat
Custom center console
Power Windows
Billet aluminum steering wheel with tilt column
Original trim re-chromed
One piece front and rear bumpers
Rear side emblems and hood script removed for cleaner look
Turn signals built into headlights
Custom radiator support cover
Front inner fenders extended for cleaner engine bay
Front body mounts covered
Crystal Red Metallic exterior
Updated front suspension from Scotts
Updated tubular control arms front and rear
Coil over shock suspension front and rear
Polished Billet Specialties Monterey wheels 18- and 20-inch
Michelin Pilot Sport tires
Electronic parking brake
Custom dual exhaust
Kooks stainless steel headers
Hidden electric wiper motor
Battery relocated to trunk compartment
All new wiring
Dakota Digital gauges
Touch screen stereo
Documented build
Multi-award winning (trophies not included)
Car cover included
Restored and modified in all the right ways this awesome, Bubble Top Chevy is the perfect place to ""See the U.S.A."" and steal the show at every stop. Whether your interest lies in killer cruisers, unique body styles, or show winning design, this Bel Air Bubble Top has it all!
