Photo: eBay seller macbubba007
The Bel Air was no longer Chevrolet's number one full-size model after the introduction of the Impala in 1958. Once the two nameplates embraced separate paths, with the Impala gaining series status in 1959, the Bel Air became a second-class citizen of Chevrolet's full-size society.
However, the next model years brought significant refinements, some borrowed from the Impala and shared across the entire full-size lineup.
The 1964 release didn't get many changes, mainly because Chevrolet was working around the clock on finalizing another Impala generation due the next year. However, like the Impala, the Bel Air used the same strategy of mixing six-cylinder and V8 engines in an attempt to target as many buyers as possible.
The 1964 Bel Air in these photos is one of the models that retain a great shape, with eBay seller macbubba007 explaining that the car was stored in a garage for 40 years. However, the mileage suggests this Bel Air spent many years on the road, as the clock shows 158K miles. You should inspect everything in person if you want to buy the car, including the mileage and the long-term storage claims.
The seller, who says the car belongs to their mother, describes this Bel Air as an all-original example, claiming the car has a 283ci unit in working shape. It's connected to a temporary gas tank, so find a good mechanic and see why the original tank is no longer around – the long time in storage could be a reason, so maybe cleaning it would help.
I would also investigate the all-original claims, especially as the so-called blue finish on the body exhibits some bubbles, which are typically the signs of an amateurish repaint. The seller says they're not sure if you'll find rust under the bubbles, but considering how they look – and you should check the photos thoroughly – I do expect such damage.
The Bel Air won't sell cheaply, and I'm not surprised, especially if all claims in the eBay listing can be confirmed. An all-original Bel Air in this shape, still wearing the original paint in good condition and only exhibiting some small bubbles, is rare and typically sells for over $10k.
That's probably how much the seller hopes to get following the online auction. The starting bid was set at $5,000, but the seller also configured a reserve, so the Internet must send higher offers to unlock the car. Nobody entered the race to take this Bel Air home, and considering the digital battle will end in two days, I wouldn't be surprised to see the vehicle being relisted, likely with lower expectations.
The car is parked in Bend, Oregon, and you should theoretically be able to take it for a spin before getting it on a trailer.
The 1964 release didn't get many changes, mainly because Chevrolet was working around the clock on finalizing another Impala generation due the next year. However, like the Impala, the Bel Air used the same strategy of mixing six-cylinder and V8 engines in an attempt to target as many buyers as possible.
The 1964 Bel Air in these photos is one of the models that retain a great shape, with eBay seller macbubba007 explaining that the car was stored in a garage for 40 years. However, the mileage suggests this Bel Air spent many years on the road, as the clock shows 158K miles. You should inspect everything in person if you want to buy the car, including the mileage and the long-term storage claims.
The seller, who says the car belongs to their mother, describes this Bel Air as an all-original example, claiming the car has a 283ci unit in working shape. It's connected to a temporary gas tank, so find a good mechanic and see why the original tank is no longer around – the long time in storage could be a reason, so maybe cleaning it would help.
I would also investigate the all-original claims, especially as the so-called blue finish on the body exhibits some bubbles, which are typically the signs of an amateurish repaint. The seller says they're not sure if you'll find rust under the bubbles, but considering how they look – and you should check the photos thoroughly – I do expect such damage.
The Bel Air won't sell cheaply, and I'm not surprised, especially if all claims in the eBay listing can be confirmed. An all-original Bel Air in this shape, still wearing the original paint in good condition and only exhibiting some small bubbles, is rare and typically sells for over $10k.
That's probably how much the seller hopes to get following the online auction. The starting bid was set at $5,000, but the seller also configured a reserve, so the Internet must send higher offers to unlock the car. Nobody entered the race to take this Bel Air home, and considering the digital battle will end in two days, I wouldn't be surprised to see the vehicle being relisted, likely with lower expectations.
The car is parked in Bend, Oregon, and you should theoretically be able to take it for a spin before getting it on a trailer.
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