View Full Version : 62 Biscayne Special Order Drag Car
MotownMadman
03-15-2003, 01:48 AM
New on the market today. 1962 Biscayne 2dr post, special order 409/409 dual quad, radio/heater delete, T-10 close ratio 4 speed, 4:56 posi, red/red, 3 owner complete history, 3200 actual miles prior to frame off professional correct restoration. 50 miles since resto, all original componants nothing changed, absolutly perfect example of a historical drag car. Coming from a private collection, none nicer or more original in existence. Own it for two thirds of documented investment. No disapointments, museum quality. If interested PM or email.
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T Billigen
03-15-2003, 02:40 AM
Does this car have the aluminum front end?
MotownMadman
03-15-2003, 10:14 PM
Tom, alumunum front end was not a available option in 62 even though you could order the parts over the counter. I have a Zip file of 15 photos available for anyone interested. Absolutly beautiful car.
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T Billigen
03-15-2003, 11:30 PM
I remember a couple of 62s back in the early sixties that had aluminum front ends. I was wondering if they came from the factory like that or it was an over the counter option. I think it was Don Nichelson's car I seen at Quaker City drag strip, Salem Ohio with the aluminum front end.
MotownMadman
03-16-2003, 02:05 AM
Tom, when the current owner purchased this car he had the opportunity to also purchase a aluminum front end which the previous owner had collected over the years, however, the asking price for just the aluminum front end was $30,000. I can not see the point of spending that kind of money to put an aluminum front end on this particular car when in essence all that would be happining would be taking a perfect original survivor car and making it non original. This particular car is so stunning in it's original form I would consider it a travesty to add or subtract anything from it with the exception of bolting on the mounted NOS M&H slicks that do come with the car. Anybody looking for one to stand out in your collection which is also has great investment potential, this is the one! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
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T Billigen
03-16-2003, 01:15 PM
WOW! 30K is a lot of money for a front clip! But I would have put on a set of old Caslers. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
Some people say that there were a few 62 Lightweights built at the factory but I have not confirmed this.
T Billigen
03-16-2003, 05:36 PM
There is one in Chicago that is supposed to be a documented aluminum front end car from the factory. Seen it a Vette fest a few times and at Super Chevy. Marty D. owned it and has changed hands a couple of times in the last few years. Maybe mr.70 has some imput on that car?
sixtiesmuscle
03-16-2003, 05:44 PM
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Thanks Tom, I needed a good laugh today.
T Billigen
03-16-2003, 06:20 PM
Mike, you must know something that I don't know??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
sixtiesmuscle
03-17-2003, 12:39 AM
Well, let me just say this: sometimes a story gets told for so long, with such conviction that it's taken as gospel when the story made for a good show sign, and, that's about it.
Belair62
03-17-2003, 01:07 AM
An excellent explanation Six.I wonder if thats the same Marty D. that judged at VetteFest ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
MotownMadman
03-17-2003, 01:23 AM
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290513347
Here is a web page with fifteen photos, click on link and view photos seperately from drop down box that says Album Cover. I think you will all apprieciate this car. Some more history, was raced from 62 thru 64 by Buddy Thompson all thru Oaklahoma and Texas. Was raced for the dealer who owned the car, Bill Moore Chevrolet in Ponca City, Oaklahoma. That dealer owned the car until 1985 when closed down. Went to a private collector in Texas until 1998 to the collection it resides in now.
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T Billigen
03-17-2003, 01:48 AM
Yea, that is the same Marty D. I heard this was "real deal" car years ago, I should know not to believe everything you hear! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
MotownMadman
03-17-2003, 03:02 AM
Tom, I am getting confused here, are we referring to this car of Marty D as being the same car I have for sale? No Marty in this car's background.
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Belair62
03-17-2003, 02:49 PM
I doubt Marty owned anything like this....this car is awsum.I know he owned a 63 which he made into a race car...
sixtiesmuscle
03-17-2003, 03:14 PM
I think Tom is referring to the maroon '62 bubble top that has been around the area for a long time. Sorry Motown, didn't mean to get off on a tangent.
T Billigen
03-17-2003, 09:10 PM
Yes, I was referring to the 62 maroon bubbletop.
MotownMadman
03-19-2003, 01:48 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2407995625
Placed this beauty on Ebay to try and find a new home, anyone interested click on above link.
Thanks,
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Belair62
03-19-2003, 02:56 AM
Beautiful 62 MM...just beautiful...do you know what plant built this car ?
MotownMadman
03-19-2003, 04:14 PM
Belair, Kansas City car.
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