1962 Belair 409/409 Black Lightning

[markjohnson]

I have been around 409 cars for many decades and that race name on a ‘62 doesn’t ring an immediate bell but I’m always looking & listening. Having a race history I’m actually very surprised to hear of it having its original block, and original (but fragile) drivetrain pieces. BTW, are we talking about a Sport Coupe or a sedan?

[fsc66]

Agree, I do not know if any drive train components were ever removed or stored and then re-installed. It’s a Belair model 1611. I know the rear gears were removed and replaced with 5.13’s and 4.56’s along the way but they retained the original case. Still researching. I also did not find any ads listing “Black Lightning”. 4 -page write up from owner’s said it was either called Black Lightning or white lightning. Car was black so would seem odd to be name “white lightning”. Write up says in 2004 it took first place in the Vacaville CA. 2003 best of show Sacramento Autorama and talks about other awards.

Paul