'62 Bel Air Bubbletop "Recreation" - what is this?

[scuncio]

Neat car but the "recreation" term confuses me - is this a 2-door Bel Air post sedan that had a bubbletop roof replacement? VIN suggests it began its life with a B-pillar. In any case, cool car.

Link to 1962 Chevy Bubbletop Recreation auction (https://www.ebay.com/itm/154691161383?hash=item24044fcd27:g:NCUAAOSwmtxhWF2 1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337538513&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NCUAAOSwmtxhWF21/s-l1600.jpg

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21511B125441

[Too Many Projects]

Not certain how they did that, but those are some trick valve covers !! They do, almost, look like W covers with the air cleaner on.

[BJCHEV396]

Not certain how they did that, but those are some trick valve covers !! They do, almost, look like W covers with the air cleaner on.

Pretty slick!

[camarojoe]

Many 62 bubbletops are clones. Created from 2 door sedans with a 61 Impala roof, doors and pillars. All the side trim is the same between a 62 2 door sedan and bubbletop. This car sold on ACM a month or so ago.

[tom406]

This one is described as an Impala (Impala 2dr HT serial number) with a roof swap.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-chevrolet-bel-air-409-bubble-top-4/