1961 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 9-Pass.
The Bel-Air occupied the mid-range position in Chevrolet's 1961 full-size lineup, offering more trim and features than the Biscayne but less luxury than the Impala. This nine-passenger station wagon ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
Confidence
95%
115458329243
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 9-Pass.
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Model Code | 1545 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | 8 | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 329243 | Unit #329243 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 9-Pass.
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Plant Code8
Pattern SourceGM
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.5 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.25
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Horsepower135@400
Displacement235.5
Torque217@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production168935
Length209.3
Wheelbase119
Height56
Rear Tread59.3
Front Tread60.3
Width76
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 16.5 Quarts
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power brakes, Air conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Radio, Heater and Defroster
Colors
Exterior ColorsAlmond Beige, Arbor Green Metallic, Coronna Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Jewel Blue Metallic, Lacquer, Midnight Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Seafoam Green, Seamist Turquoise, Shadow Gray Metallic, Twilight Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$2603.00
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16
Body
Seating9
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.