Photo: eBay seller i*find*u*flip
The Impala was already the model getting most of the love from Chevrolet and customers in the United States, so the Bel Air remained plan B for many buyers who wanted a full-size car.
However, the Bel Air still controlled a significant customer base in its home market, regardless of the body style. The wagon wasn't (and still isn't) everybody's cup of tea, though it has now become a desirable model for people interested in building a restomod.
eBay seller i*find*u*flip has recently posted a 1963 Bel Air wagon whose condition is surprisingly solid. The car has likely been sitting for years, though it retains good bones. The rust has already made its way to the metal, but it's far from becoming a critical problem. The floor pans and the doors require some attention and would use minor fixes, but the Bel Air is still in solid shape after all these years.
It's impossible to tell if it still wears the original panels, but the owner says the car has already received a bunch of repairs, including a new rear floor pane and a new carpet.
The engine is no longer in the wagon, but the owner claims it's the only thing missing from this Bel Air.
The 1963 offering was very similar to the Impala, with the Bel Air waving goodbye to the more powerful 283 version and the almighty 348 available for so long in the lineup. The 327 small-block unit became a customer-favorite, producing 250, 300, and 340 horsepower. The 409 was the entry version in the big-block world, producing 400 and 425 horsepower, while the top choice was the 427, available with 430 horsepower.
Considering the engine is missing on this Bel Air, you're free to choose whatever unit you want before returning the car to the road. However, the 427 is undoubtedly the best choice, especially if you want a wagon (almost) like none other. However, given that wagons have become great starting points for custom builds, you can fit more powerful engines in the bay, too, and this is okay if you keep the Bel Air alive.
However, you must win the digital fight before you can even think about the restoration job. The auction kicked off earlier this week, and unsurprisingly, the owner has also enabled a reserve. The top offer is $2,500 after 15 bids, but the reserve is still in place and is unlikely to be triggered soon, considering the Buy It Now price is $10,300.
If you want to see the Bel Air station wagon in person, you must travel to Everest, Kansas. The winner will also need a trailer to take it home, considering the lack of an engine.
eBay seller i*find*u*flip has recently posted a 1963 Bel Air wagon whose condition is surprisingly solid. The car has likely been sitting for years, though it retains good bones. The rust has already made its way to the metal, but it's far from becoming a critical problem. The floor pans and the doors require some attention and would use minor fixes, but the Bel Air is still in solid shape after all these years.
It's impossible to tell if it still wears the original panels, but the owner says the car has already received a bunch of repairs, including a new rear floor pane and a new carpet.
The engine is no longer in the wagon, but the owner claims it's the only thing missing from this Bel Air.
The 1963 offering was very similar to the Impala, with the Bel Air waving goodbye to the more powerful 283 version and the almighty 348 available for so long in the lineup. The 327 small-block unit became a customer-favorite, producing 250, 300, and 340 horsepower. The 409 was the entry version in the big-block world, producing 400 and 425 horsepower, while the top choice was the 427, available with 430 horsepower.
Considering the engine is missing on this Bel Air, you're free to choose whatever unit you want before returning the car to the road. However, the 427 is undoubtedly the best choice, especially if you want a wagon (almost) like none other. However, given that wagons have become great starting points for custom builds, you can fit more powerful engines in the bay, too, and this is okay if you keep the Bel Air alive.
However, you must win the digital fight before you can even think about the restoration job. The auction kicked off earlier this week, and unsurprisingly, the owner has also enabled a reserve. The top offer is $2,500 after 15 bids, but the reserve is still in place and is unlikely to be triggered soon, considering the Buy It Now price is $10,300.
If you want to see the Bel Air station wagon in person, you must travel to Everest, Kansas. The winner will also need a trailer to take it home, considering the lack of an engine.
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