Volo Auto Museum
27582 Volo VIllage Road
Volo, IL 60073
"INTRODUCTION: Meticulous body off frame, nut & bolt restoration. The epitome of a restomod- they did an incredible job preserving the original charm and character of this highly sought after Bubble Top while incorporating modern performance, reliability, and comfort. The gorgeous colors inside and out, the legendary 409, and the meticulous attention to detail make everything about this car awesome! A pile of receipts and photos of the restoration document the work done, although the car speaks for itself.
EXTERIOR: Phenomenal! First of all, it's a highly sought after Bubble Top, one of Chevrolet's greatest designs. The body was professionally restored by Street Rods Unlimited, and we have the receipts and photos documenting the process. This car was stripped to a bare body shell, mounted on a rotisserie, and meticulously worked from every angle. It's an exceptionally solid car, and the results are outstanding! Every square inch of the body is laser straight. I couldn't find a pimple or dimple anywhere! It's smooth as glass from the rockers to the roof. The beautiful Silver Poly paint has perfectly even metallic flake, and the clear coat is polished like glass. The Ermine White roof is finished to the same high standard. It's the attention to detail that really sets this car apart. Every piece of molding, including the grille and window trim, was sent out to be professionally straightened and polished like chrome. Anything chrome has a show quality finish, even the window frames! It has dual Bowtie mirrors, and all the glass was replaced with smoked glass, not tinted. The weatherstrips and seals are new, and the windows roll up and down like a hot knife through butter. It's rolling proud on a set of 18-inch US Mag wheels wrapped in performance tires.
INTERIOR: Absolutely stunning! This pristine red interior was completely gutted down to an empty shell and meticulously restored with some impressive upgrades. A complete Painless wiring harness and fuse panel were installed. The metal dash is painted a slick gloss red and fitted with an awesome set of Dakota Digital HDX gauges that glow bright white during the day and change to red when the headlights are turned on. The Vintage Air climate controls look original, but they're actually electric slides, and the A/C vents are neatly installed under the dash. A retro Bluetooth stereo is complemented by JL Audio 6x9 speakers, a 10-inch subwoofer, and an amplifier. The restored steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column. Down on the floor is fresh carpet with matching mats. The center console looks like new, and what appears to be an original reverse lockout shifter is actually a tight shifting Hurst. The seats have been completely rebuilt with new cushions and upholstery, front and back. New red Bowtie seat belts were installed throughout. The door panels, armrests, and window cranks have all been replaced. Looking up, there's a new original style headliner with embossed stars and matching visors. I can't emphasize enough how spotless this interior is! Every piece of chrome, right down to the screws, sparkles. Everything looks fresh!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Completely rebuilt and meticulously detailed! Although it may appear stock, there are some significant upgrades hiding in plain sight. That's the legendary 409, making over 409 horsepower! It's dressed in traditional Chevy orange with stock valve covers and decals, even the original style dual snorkel air cleaner. Underneath is a factory aluminum intake fitted with modern Holley Sniper EFI dual quad throttle bodies, giving it the appearance of the original dual quads with the benefits of electronic fuel injection. It also features a Holley HyperSpark distributor and upgraded ignition system. The 409s came with a distinctive slant top radiator, and this one retains that appearance with a custom built, extra capacity Griffin radiator. It even has the factory style fan shroud, giving the illusion of a stock mechanical fan, while dual electric fans are cleverly concealed behind it. The generator has been upgraded to an alternator. Other upgrades include power steering, a dual reservoir brake master cylinder for added safety, a modern electric wiper motor, and Vintage Air conditioning. It has premium battery cables, and the battery is properly secured. Every metal surface has been meticulously prepped and painted. The attention to detail is outstanding.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted glossy silver. The weatherstrip and trunk mats have been replaced. Inside is rock solid, clean metal with a nice spatter finish. The upgraded JL Audio sound system is neatly installed in a custom enclosure, featuring an amplifier flanked by two speaker crossovers. The wiring is neatly routed, giving everything a clean, professional appearance.
UNDERSIDE: The pictures say a thousand words! The body shell was mounted on a rotisserie, blasted down to bare metal, and it's obvious this car was has exceptionally clean original metal. Everything was meticulously prepped and sprayed in red oxide primer. The frame and chassis components were completely prepped and painted semi gloss black for a beautiful, detailed appearance. The steering and suspension were completely rebuilt, including an upgraded 500-series steering box and in back tubular control arms, and a Panhard bar. It was upgraded with front disc brakes, and the entire brake system was replaced, including the lines and emergency brake assembly. The entire fuel system was also replaced and upgraded for the electronic fuel injection, including an in-tank electric fuel pump. It has a great sounding dual exhaust system that follows the X-frame very nicely. Looking up at the motor, it's spotless Chevy orange. The rebuilt and detailed 4-speed transmission with a Hurst shifter sends power back to the restored rear end with 3.70 posi gears. The level of detail underneath is just as impressive as the rest of this car!
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected, test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for sale.
CONCLUSION: The more old cars you've looked at, the more you'll appreciate this one! Seeing it in person, the attention to detail, fit, finish, and functionality are extremely impressive. Everything was so well thought out and beautifully executed. This car truly defines what a well executed restomod should be!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9–5 Central)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Air conditioning
Dual quad fuel injection
Power steering
Power disc brakes
3.70 posi
HDX gauges
Bucket seats
Console
Retro stereo
Seatbelts
Tilt wheel
18"" US Mags
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| Year: | 1962 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Bel Air |
| Mileage: | |
| Exterior Color: | Silver Pearl Poly |
| Interior Color: | Red |
| Trim: | Bubble Top |
| Body: | coupe |
| Stock: | 22498 |
| Engine Size: | 409-409 HP |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 21537S118868 |
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