- Seller: Jeff H (Contact)
- Location: Peoria, Arizona
- Mileage: 999999 Shown
- Chassis #: 21839B223546
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 235 cui Inline-6
- Transmission: Powerglide Automatic
Dry-climate project cars are always worth a closer look, and this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door sedan appears to have the kind of solid bones that many of us hope to find. Located in Peoria, Arizona, this Bel Air is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive with a clean title and an asking price of $15,500.
The seller describes this Chevy as a true Arizona desert car and notes that it is a project they have not had time to start. The body wears sun-baked original paint and presents with the kind of honest desert patina that many enthusiasts would likely preserve. The seller states that the car is very solid overall and they have provided photos of any problem areas that they are aware of.
Power comes from a 235 cubic-inch inline-six paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission. The engine reportedly runs from an external fuel source, though the brakes are currently frozen and the car will need to be trailered. The seller also notes that the Powerglide struggles and that the transmission fluid is old and dirty, so buyers should plan on mechanical sorting before road use.
The body is said to have excellent floors and a solid trunk, with the seller stating that neither area needs attention. The hood and trunk wear different paint colors, so it’s safe to assume they were replaced at some point, but they are described as being in solid condition. The bumpers are said to be in exceptional condition, while the grille has a small dent. The side moldings need attention, the windshield moldings are missing, and the windshield itself will need replacement. The headlight bezels are described as very nice, and the car retains all four T3 headlights.
Inside, the Arizona sun has taken its toll. The seller states that the interior material is cooked and will need replacement, though the front seat frames are solid and complete. The steering wheel has only minor cracks, the dashboard will need to be resprayed, and the glovebox door is damaged, though a replacement is included.
This Bel Air is a big project, but it has several important qualities in its favor: dry-climate history, a clean title, solid floors, a clean trunk, running 235 six-cylinder, and some pretty cool-looking patina. For someone looking to build a driver, mild custom, or preservation-style cruiser, this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door sedan could be a worthwhile starting point. So, what direction would you take it?
Hes asking too much for what needs to be done. Too much for even a V8car. $5000 seems nore reasonable.
Way over priced.
….and that’s top dollar @ 5k!!!!
Why is the first pics blue then the other pics are tan?
Because it’s white.
to much but good bones for a super stocker
pay 5 grand and put a crate motor with a 5 speed in it drive it as a sleeper with the patina
looks really solid. i think his price is a bit heavy handed. it needs a lot.
As replacement parts go up, restore prices go up (body work,paint) interior kits go up, you could have easy 30K in this.
Do the interior, so you can drive it without a clothes pin, 327 with a Munice and a 3:08….good cruiser.
I’m betting that the Powerglide has issues with the locked up brakes! This is the last year (I believe) not only for the 235 6 cylinder, but also for the cast iron Powerglide. But the 5th year for the “X” frame which went away in 1965. So basically this is a 1958 Chevy with different sheet metal. Could be a fun project that is available for turnkey dollars.
PFFFT!
15K and then you get to restore everything about an inline 6? I said two years ago the folks advertising here think if it rolls, it’s a Golden prize! Yeah 5K, maybe 6K if the doors and lids work without sagging.
Nearly all the comments about thís thing mirror what my initial thoughts were about it. 10K too much,
Obviously, this is headed for a future as a low rider. It all depends how much that crowd will pay for a relatively solid platform to begin the work with.
As to a factory stock future as a six with a post, or even as a v-8 street rod, you’re deep into the “nobody cares anymore” territory at this price, even with a zero knocked off. There’s way too much other stuff competing with this in that market.
Not sure I agree with the low rider comment. Those guys REALLY like hard tops like Impalas. And more power to them. We each have our “THINGS”! I see a street cruiser or drag car or combination of both. I had a ’63 twin to this car, swapped in a hot 283 for a few months until a ’55 Chev convert. came along. So I sold the ’63 minus engine to a buddy who painted it red and started to pretty it up until a ’62 Impala 2dr hard top came along and then he sold my ’63 to someone else. Ahh, the old high-school days!
You are right, these make great drag oriented cars, someone mentioned a Stock/Super Stock build, I think the technology has surpassed the 409. I’ve never s a 62 Chevy 2dr sedan lowrider.
Steve R
I’ll take it, drive it as is just get it registered and on the road. Clean it up, whatever it takes to make it roadworthy. $5000+/- ( “Hit me up!” )
Yes, it is a rare find and an oddball still in existence, however rarity does not equate to value. Someone with lots of extra cash lying around, who likes this will buy it. Most won’t at that price!!
Steve R, stock or super stoçk would be a nostalgia racer, and a 409 would be period correct, so today’s technology doesn’t matter. It hadn’t been surpassed in ’62.
Yes it does. Those classes are for tinkerers. That’s why you find cars like 340 Darts run deep into the 10’s and many big blocks running into the 9’s with stock, unported heads, camshafts that retain stock lift and duration (but modified to open faster), stock intake and carbs, restrictions on pistons, stock connecting rods, etc. They look simple, but aren’t. I have several friends that race Stock and Super Stock these are among the most complex cars you will see running in the sportsman classes at a National event.
Steve R
I believe that you are referring to the FAST, (factory appearance small tire) class, which has absolutely nothing to do with current Stock or Super Stoçk classes.
I do not believe that that the reference was to current stock/ super stoçk classes.
Ït would be nuts to build a ’62 vintage car to compete in modern classes. A ’62 Chevrolet in any configuration would not be a likely candidate for FAST competition.
If would seem infinitely more reasonable to believe that the comment was inferring a period correct clone. (Which, ín my opinion would be bitchin’)
If not competitive with current class cars. There is always bracket racing. I run track/time trials road racing. ANYTHING that gets you on the track is worthwhile. Whether road racing or drag racing. It’s all about you and your car! And any car can run “fun run” and TSD (time speed distance) rallys.
I don’t know whether I’m not being clear or if some of the comments are being made by folks that are completely missing the point.
The original comment, as well as my additional comments were about reproducing a period correct old school drag car, not a competitive race car for current competition in any form.
Just a fun old rig that might have been at the track in ’62 or 3.
Old Rodder, I assume this is the original post you are referring to, “too much, but good bones for a Super Stocker”. That’s the entire post, I don’t see where it refers to a nostalgic Super Stock, that might be how you interpret it, but that doesn’t make someone interpreting it differently wrong.
If you are referring to a different post, which is it?
Steve R
Oh come on Steve R., who would seriously make a suggestion that someone could consider building a ’62 Chevrolet into a race car to compete in current Super Stoçk classes?
Even if someone was looney toons enough to attempt it, the vehicle would not be allowed under Super Stoçk rules.
I’m afraid that you’re reaching my friend.