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If you're in the market looking for a classic Chevy launched in the '60s, this 1967 Bel Air could be the right project for a full restoration.
While I have to drop teasers so early in the article, I must warn you from the very beginning that the car comes almost without any details, letting you, the potential buyer, discover what it's all about.
Let's start with what we already know and then advance to all the questions left without an answer.
The 1967 Bel Air spent 30 years in a barn before the current owner found it. It received zero fixes since then, though the owner says they just cleaned the engine to determine its condition (more on this later, though). It has rust (which isn't by any means surprising for a car this old), but it's unclear if the floors and the trunk pan are already wrecked.
The car obviously needs a full restoration, but you won't be able to figure out more details until you go check it out in person.
The engine apparently started some six years ago, but the seller did not share any further specifics. Its current condition is also unknown.
The 1967 Bel Air was offered with the same base units as its predecessor, while the optional lineup started with the popular 327 (5.3-liter) and went all the way up to the almighty 427 (7.0-liter) big-block unit rated at 385 horsepower. This Chevrolet Bel Air was born with a 283 (4.7-liter), and the same unit is still under the hood right now.
As I said earlier, many big questions are still left without an answer, so for instance, I have no idea how original this Bel Air continues to be today. At the same time, the owner did not reveal if the car is still complete, as anyone planning a full restoration would be very interested in figuring this out from the start.
Probably the good news is that the engine was still alive not long ago. Of course, I wouldn’t expect it to be in tip-top shape today, especially after a few more years of sitting and still no extra fixes.
eBay seller retrofindzzzzz seems to be very confident they can sell the car for about $15,000, though it goes without saying that the lack of information could make many people walk away. On the other hand, anyone who believes this Impala could be "the one" should just go inspect it in person. The vehicle is parked at a farm in Rolette, North Dakota, and you must reach out to the seller for more information. The listing will expire in 28 days unless someone clicks the Buy It Now button to secure this Impala.
Let's start with what we already know and then advance to all the questions left without an answer.
The 1967 Bel Air spent 30 years in a barn before the current owner found it. It received zero fixes since then, though the owner says they just cleaned the engine to determine its condition (more on this later, though). It has rust (which isn't by any means surprising for a car this old), but it's unclear if the floors and the trunk pan are already wrecked.
The car obviously needs a full restoration, but you won't be able to figure out more details until you go check it out in person.
The engine apparently started some six years ago, but the seller did not share any further specifics. Its current condition is also unknown.
The 1967 Bel Air was offered with the same base units as its predecessor, while the optional lineup started with the popular 327 (5.3-liter) and went all the way up to the almighty 427 (7.0-liter) big-block unit rated at 385 horsepower. This Chevrolet Bel Air was born with a 283 (4.7-liter), and the same unit is still under the hood right now.
As I said earlier, many big questions are still left without an answer, so for instance, I have no idea how original this Bel Air continues to be today. At the same time, the owner did not reveal if the car is still complete, as anyone planning a full restoration would be very interested in figuring this out from the start.
Probably the good news is that the engine was still alive not long ago. Of course, I wouldn’t expect it to be in tip-top shape today, especially after a few more years of sitting and still no extra fixes.
eBay seller retrofindzzzzz seems to be very confident they can sell the car for about $15,000, though it goes without saying that the lack of information could make many people walk away. On the other hand, anyone who believes this Impala could be "the one" should just go inspect it in person. The vehicle is parked at a farm in Rolette, North Dakota, and you must reach out to the seller for more information. The listing will expire in 28 days unless someone clicks the Buy It Now button to secure this Impala.
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