1964 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon 283

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon was part of Chevrolet’s full-size lineup during a time of rapid innovation and growing demand for family-oriented vehicles. Built on the B-body platform, the Bel Air wagon offered a balance of utility, comfort, and style. It featured a clean, squared-off design that reflected the early 1960s shift toward more angular automotive styling. The 1964 model came with a wide grille, dual headlights, and subtle chrome trim, giving it a modest yet refined appearance. 

Under the hood, buyers could choose from a range of engines, including the reliable 230 cubic-inch inline-six or several V8 options, such as the 283 and 327 cu-in variants. Transmission choices included a three-speed manual, four-speed manual, or Powerglide automatic. The wagon’s spacious interior could seat up to nine passengers with the optional third-row seat, making it ideal for large families or road trips. 

Though not as luxurious as the Impala, the Bel Air offered solid performance and practicality at a more affordable price. Today, the 1964 Bel Air Station Wagon is appreciated by collectors for its classic styling, roomy design, and representation of mid-century American automotive culture. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in white paint, although multiple colors and primer are showing through 

• Light blue vinyl interior with black vinyl doors 

• Powered by a 283 cu-in V8 engine rated at 170-195 hp and 275-300 lb-ft of torque from the factory 

• Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (41635F161346) decodes as: 

  • 4 – 1964 model year 

  • 16 – Bel Air with V8 

  • 35 – 4-door station wagon 

  • F – Flint (Michigan) assembly plant 

  • 161346 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Bench seats 

• Fold-down second-row seating 

• Delco AM radio 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Steel wheels with chrome rings and hubs 

• Goodyear Radial T/A P225/70R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Rear shocks are soft 

• Paint imperfections 

• Driver’s door interior painted red 

• Dash is cracked in multiple places 

• Glove box is missing 

• Sun visor covers are missing 

• Headliner is missing 

• Front bench seat is torn on driver’s side 

• Passenger front window crank is missing 

Ownership History

This 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com   

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.