1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Crashed by Motorcycle Hides Bad News Under the Hood

However, it does not mean that Bel Air was no longer a compelling model. Not at all, and the nameplate continued to command a large customer base in the United States, helping Chevrolet pushing its full-size sales to a new level.

The Bel Air in these photos ended up abandoned after being involved in a fender bender. The seller undtaker describes on eBay that the car was hit by a motorcycle, although it is difficult to decipher further details from the listing given the layout, number of typos, and lack of spelling.

However, it’s very clear that this Bel Air has been around for a long time, and the owner acknowledges the obvious problems, including rust on the floor. Low-car problems aren’t as bad as you might expect, although the best option is to inspect the car in person before making a purchase. You should also put it on a lift and check the bottoms if you are interested in a full recovery.

Its condition is clearly highlighted in the photos shared, and crash damage can be seen on the right front edge. The owner didn’t share more details of the damage, so you’ll have to look inside the engine compartment for more problems that could arise from the accident.

The engine is amazing, although it comes with some bad news. First, it’s the inert six-cylinder unit found in the 1962 Bel Air. Chevrolet offered the 235 a six-cylinder unit that produced 135 horsepower (along with several V8 options aimed at buyers interested in the performance side of the car). Although not very powerful, the six-cylinder unit was the right choice for Bel Air buyers who wanted a regular daily driver, so this engine made its way into many units.

Second, the car was dismantled, and now some parts of the engine are missing. You’ll have to inspect what’s going on under the hood in person, so bring in a good mechanic to determine the possibility of saving this six-cylinder mill (although it’s unclear if this is the original mill).

The selling price is reasonable for this Bel Air and its condition, as is the owner already allowing the car to go to auction without reserve. The only bid received so far is $1,000, and if no one else is in the running, this Bel Air is selling for the price of a new iPhone. Meanwhile, interested buyers can find the car in Nephi, Utah, and the auction will end in four days.