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1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Bubble Top

Fascinating ground-up restoration performed by the Chev Connection in 2009 on this rare, factory Tuxedo Black bubble top equipped with a restoration 409/409hp “QB” engine, factory dual-four carburetion, 4-speed transmission, posi-traction rear end, tachometer, power steering, radio and heater delete, dual outside mirrors, all new and correct red Bel Air upholstery, original Bel Air hubcaps on steel wheels with correct 800×14″ Silvertown tires. Beautiful chrome, glass and stainless on this arrow-straight body with an absolutely outstanding chassis, undercarriage and detailed engine bay. 2010 Pleasanton, CA, Good guys entry and multiple show winner.

Photo: Barrett-Jackson

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