1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM HARDTOP

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Known as 'The Nightcrawler,' the vision of this build was to create the ultimate nostalgic Resto-Mod verses a contemporary Resto-Mod. The mission was accomplished with this one-of-a-kind street machine. This car looks like an era-correct hot rod from the '60s but has modern upgrades. This is a very unique body style, especially when compared to the commonly seen Bel Air Tri-Five models. As the VIN, indicates this car was built in Flint, MI, as a 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door sedan with a

6-cylinder engine. As the Cowl Tag indicates, this car was originally born with a black exterior and an Aqua interior. From the information gathered, this car was owned by well-known high-performance engine builder Jack Gibb, who specializes in 409 V8 engines. He sold the car to a high-end collector who completed a no-expense-spared, nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration with tons of high-end parts. This car is in high show-quality condition from top to bottom. The exterior of this car is absolutely stunning, to say the least. The body of this car is laser-straight with excellent panel gaps throughout. The hood, doors and trunk close so nicely. The car was refinished in its original color of black, which dresses it well. The paint is ocean deep and has a beautiful shine. It has all-new laminated safety glass and exterior trim throughout. The car has a killer stance on 15-inch Black Steel wheels with Moroso 7.60-15 tires on the front and Mickey Thompson 10.00-15 tires on the rear. The interior of this car is absolutely gorgeous in every sense of the word. It's been completely restored to a very high level of quality. It's very spacious and comfortable, especially with the front bench seat. The '60s seat pattern looks great. Everything in the interior was restored or replaced. The interior has some great upgrades, such as the Auto Gage gauges, AutoMeter shift light with MSD rpm-activated switch, red Ididit tilt steering column, Vintage Air climate-control system with electric levers, Hurst chrome shifter and line lock, RetroSound Motor 3 stereo system with modern features and multiple speakers. The highly detailed engine compartment was finished in gloss black and is like a jewelry box. The hood hinges and the hood assembly was ceramic-coated. It's equipped with new wiring, MSD ignition system, Wilwood master brake cylinder, braided hoses, stainless lines and Optima Red Top battery. It's powered by a Jack Gibb-built 409ci dual-quad V8 engine that was stroked to a 480ci V8 with an estimated 575hp. The engine has been outfitted with many custom parts, such as a polished Edelbrock intake with K&N breather, polished Edelbrock dual 800 cfm carburetors, Billet Specialties Tru Trac serpentine system, Chevrolet orange milled valve covers, polished milled air cleaner and aluminum oil pan. The engine is cooled by a Be Cool polished aluminum radiator with dual SPAL polished fans and polished aluminum overfill canisters. The engine breathes through custom ceramic-coated fender-well headers, 3-inch ceramic-coated exhaust, Borla mufflers and electric cutouts. The engine is coupled to an Auto Gear-built M22 4-speed manual transmission with blow shield. It's equipped with a Mark Williams SFI aluminum driveshaft. The power is transferred to the pavement through the custom-built 12-bolt Tru Trac posi-traction rear end with Mark Williams axles, T/A cover and 4.10 gears. The undercarriage is highly detailed throughout with many upgrades, such as a modified painted X-frame, stainless fuel, stainless lines, GM 605 quick-ratio power steering box, Global West front suspension system with AFCO double adjustable shocks and Moroso drag springs, triangulated 4-link rear suspension with adjustable controls and AFCO double adjustable shocks, Baer front disc brakes with red calipers with slotted rotors and upgraded rear drum brakes. This vehicle has recently been serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice that is included. From the MS Classic Cars collection.