474-Powered 1962 Chevrolet Bel-Air Bubbletop

Make: Chevrolet

Model: Bel Air

Type: Coupe

Seller Type: Private

Key Details

Seller : Zbubbletop
Location : Epping, NH 03042
Seller Type : Private

Build Sheet

VIN: 21637j126768
558HP 474ci Tom Boucher V8
Dual 600-cfm carburetors
Tremec 5-speed manual
Detroit Locker 4.11:1 rear end
Fully boxed frame
QA1 coilovers & custom rear 4-link
Power front disc & 11-inch rear drum brakes
Black exterior paint
15-inch staggered OEM steel wheels
Cooper Cobra tires
Doug Thorley headers
Stainless electronic cutouts & Flowmaster mufflers
Restored era-correct bench seat interior

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

This sleek black '62 Chevrolet Bel Air "Bubbletop" is a really trick sleeper that matches its iconic, laser-straight silhouette with relentless mechanical muscle. Undergoing a rotisserie nut-and-bolt restoration, it packs a 409ci V8 that has been bored and stroked to 474 cubic inches, dyno-tuning at an impressive 558 horsepower. The execution is well done, cleverly hiding a heavy-duty Tremec five-speed manual, a Detroit Locker rear end, and advanced QA1 coilovers behind unsuspecting, staggered 15-inch OEM steel wheels.

Description

This 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air "Bubbletop" underwent a total ground-up, rotisserie nut-and-bolt restoration. The build focuses on high-performance mechanical upgrades while retaining the classic silhouette of the early-1960s sport coupe. Built with an enlarged, dyno-tuned V8 and a heavily reinforced drivetrain, the car has been constructed to handle significantly increased power levels compared to its factory configuration. The Bel Air is now offered by the private seller with a clean New Hampshire title.

The exterior is finished in black paint over a laser-straight body featuring factory-style panel gaps. Visual details include the signature thin-pillar "bubbletop" roofline, bright chrome bumpers, and factory-specification trim pieces.

The car rides on a staggered set of OEM steel wheels measuring 15x7" in the front and 15x8" in the rear, all mounted with Cooper Cobra radial tires sized P225/70/R15 and P275/60/R15, respectively.

The engine compartment houses a 409ci V8 that was bored, stroked, and built to 474 cubic inches by engine builder Tom Boucher, yielding a dyno-tested 558 horsepower and 577 lb-ft of torque. The engine features an Eagle forged steel crankshaft, Eagle I-beam connecting rods, Ross pistons, and Edelbrock aluminum Performer cylinder heads with a matching intake manifold. Dual 600-cfm carburetors with K&N air filters handle fuel delivery, while an MSD distributor controls the ignition. Cooling is provided by a polished aluminum Champion four-core radiator with a polished overflow tank. Power is sent through a Centerforce dual-disc clutch inside a Lakewood SFI bellhousing, a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and a Moser rear housing containing a 4.11:1 Detroit Locker differential with 31-spline Strange Engineering axles.

The body sits on a fully boxed factory frame modified for increased structural rigidity. The front suspension is equipped with QA1 coilovers and power-assisted disc brakes. The rear chassis incorporates a custom four-link setup, QA1 coilovers, Art Morrison traction bars, and 11-inch drum brakes. Spent gases travel through ceramic-coated 2.5-inch Doug Thorley headers, a stainless steel electronic cutout system, and Flowmaster mufflers.

The interior has been restored to match the high-quality standard of the exterior, featuring era-correct materials across the bench seating and door panels. A floor-mounted shifter operates the Tremec manual transmission, and the factory dashboard retains its original layout. Steering and standard vehicle controls remain in their stock configurations, complemented by standard lap belts and factory instrumentation.

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Highest Bid

$43,000

Seller
Zbubbletop
Highest Bidder
knowltonpropertysolutions
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Highest Bid

$43,000

Reserve Not Met

Seller
Zbubbletop
Highest Bidder
knowltonpropertysolutions
Total Bids
21 Bids
Date Ended
June 23, 2026 13:00 PDT

Comments & Bid History

Commenting on this auction is now closed.

carnoldjr • Jun 23, 3:52 pm PDT

If you will contact me with reserve amount I’ll consider buying.

ZachRestomods Staff Jun 23, 3:57 pm PDT

Thank you for your interest! We'll be in contact shortly.

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 23, 6:00 pm PDT

It’s much more than the highest bid , so if you really want to buy it give it your best effort and good luck 👍

adman1 Bidder • Jun 23, 1:00 pm PDT

feel free to reach out to me

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 23, 3:07 pm PDT

If you’re in it to win it, you must realize it’s not close , so I dropped reserve but you need to step up if you really want to. Thanks

BuyTheCar Staff • Jun 23, 1:00 pm PDT

The reserve was not met. We'll reach out to the seller and the bidders to try to make a deal.

Chandler Jun 23, 1:50 pm PDT

I would like to be a part of that process.

ZachRestomods Staff Jun 23, 2:25 pm PDT

Thank you for your interest! We'll be in contact shortly.

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 23, 3:09 pm PDT

I reduced my reserve and if your serious you need to step up quite a bit , Thanks

knowltonpropertysolutions • Jun 23, 12:52 pm PDT Jun 23, 12:52 pm PDT

adman1 • Jun 23, 12:51 pm PDT Jun 23, 12:51 pm PDT

knowltonpropertysolutions • Jun 23, 12:17 pm PDT Jun 23, 12:17 pm PDT

adman1 Bidder • Jun 23, 12:10 pm PDT

No real action till the very end.this car cant be near the reserve

Citrusboy • Jun 23, 10:59 am PDT Jun 23, 10:59 am PDT

knowltonpropertysolutions • Jun 23, 7:54 am PDT Jun 23, 7:54 am PDT

Ltski315 • Jun 23, 7:33 am PDT Jun 23, 7:33 am PDT

knowltonpropertysolutions • Jun 22, 6:28 pm PDT Jun 22, 6:28 pm PDT

Ltski315 • Jun 22, 9:38 am PDT Jun 22, 9:38 am PDT

hknowlton • Jun 21, 8:27 pm PDT Jun 21, 8:27 pm PDT

Ltski315 • Jun 21, 4:36 pm PDT Jun 21, 4:36 pm PDT

hknowlton • Jun 21, 3:54 pm PDT Jun 21, 3:54 pm PDT

Ltski315 • Jun 21, 3:02 pm PDT Jun 21, 3:02 pm PDT

hknowlton • Jun 21, 9:11 am PDT Jun 21, 9:11 am PDT

Ltski315 Bidder • Jun 21, 5:28 am PDT

Can the damaged rear bumper (scrape)be saved or will it need to be replaced?

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 21, 8:22 am PDT

Bumper is NOT damaged and as original I didn’t need to replace it for a small scrape that can be buffed out to a smooth shine and I left it as is as there’s nothing to hide 😊👍

Ltski315 Jun 21, 9:18 am PDT

Not insinuating you’re hiding anything, I just knew you’d know what needs to be done! Thanks!

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 21, 10:02 am PDT

I get it 😁 and I was letting others know why that’s all 😊

OGChemist • Jun 20, 6:34 pm PDT Jun 20, 6:34 pm PDT

johnny • Jun 20, 6:13 pm PDT Jun 20, 6:13 pm PDT

OGChemist • Jun 20, 4:17 pm PDT Jun 20, 4:17 pm PDT

CP721 • Jun 20, 1:10 pm PDT

Just curious what the reserve is??

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 20, 2:30 pm PDT

Sorry but auction rules won’t allow me to disclose. Good Luck 😊

CP721 Jun 20, 10:14 pm PDT

Oh I’m sorry, thank you anyway

Edwardsair • Jun 20, 8:58 am PDT

What’s the reserve on the car?

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 20, 2:28 pm PDT

Ed, Sorry but auction rules prevent me to answer that 🫢

johnny • Jun 20, 8:14 am PDT Jun 20, 8:14 am PDT

Gulfshoreman • Jun 19, 12:31 pm PDT

Nice car. Are you running Ethanol Gas, Ethanol free Gar, AV Gas, Race Gas....?

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 19, 3:05 pm PDT

Usually 88 pump gas and every now and then 93 pump gas for a treat and she lets me know she likes it 😁

Gulfshoreman Jun 19, 3:18 pm PDT

Thanks. Good to know it doesn't require AV or Race Gas like a lot of high compression engines.

Hawk • Jun 19, 7:09 am PDT Jun 19, 7:09 am PDT

Jonlaird1965 • Jun 18, 5:17 pm PDT Jun 18, 5:17 pm PDT

carnoldjr • Jun 18, 10:33 am PDT

Please post when the car was restored and how many miles on the engine since built.

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 18, 1:33 pm PDT

Resto finished 2014 and now 5421 mi

carnoldjr Jun 18, 1:36 pm PDT

Thank you. Very nice build.

Zbubbletop Seller Jun 18, 1:53 pm PDT

Much appreciated and hope will also !😁👍

909chevelle • Jun 17, 7:17 pm PDT Jun 17, 7:17 pm PDT

OGChemist • Jun 17, 3:22 pm PDT Jun 17, 3:22 pm PDT

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