1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 4dr post 150/210 327 ci from North America

Summary:

Old school is the best

Faults:

Bought car from private owner and started to restore.

Replaced engine and transmission, restored interior and bondo on exterior.

General Comments:

These old cars were built tough and made to last, no foreign nuts and bolts and no plastic on these. 100% American made.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th July, 2008

31st Oct 2008, 17:18

I have seen "foreign nuts" in these... usually behind the wheel!

21st Dec 2008, 20:59

Yeah I guess... you're right.

About those old cars. Everything is "mechanical" and simple. Those "mechanical" parts are FAR more reliable and CHEAPER and easier to diagnose than those stupid multi sensor computer, ECMs, etc (that are famous to fail) electronic parted cars on which those electronic parts cost more than the whole car to replace. Not to mention TODAY'S Chevys and Dodges, etc (I have a Dodge Caravan BTW) last about as long as those old cars! What's up with that! IE Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engines last less than 100k miles. And many of TODAY'S (I'm NOT saying all) Chevys last only 100k before they fall apart.

YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO THE GOOD OL DAYS of the past reliability??? You don't need to buy a 1957 Bel Air, you can buy a new Chevy. You'll remember those good ol days when your new 2008/2009 Chevrolet of today breaks before 100k! Or before 50k!!!

20th Nov 2010, 22:28

Uh huh. There's a reason that the odometers in those old cars only went to 99K miles: very few lasted long enough to reach that mileage.

21st Nov 2010, 11:19

And I have seen these with modern Vette engines, retro air conditioning, at cruises and car shows. I also see dual quad 409 Impala SS 4 speeds as well. I had a couple of these, and had small blocks; one was a convertible. I had a 4 speed blue with black interior with black power top. Nice car!

19th Jan 2011, 13:38

I'll gladly throw parts at my '55 Belair if they break.

2008/2009 Chevys will never be classics.

31st Dec 2016, 01:37

If there was only a "like" button, I would have clicked it.