Texas man has been trying to sell his 1961 Chevy Bel Air for two years but no one's interested
Published on Feb 20, 2026 at 4:53 AM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Feb 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This Texas native has been trying to sell his 1961 Chevy Bel Air for two straight years.
Yet nobody is interested in taking the car off his hands.
What is strange is that the Bel Air normally flies off the sales lot.
So can this one find its forever home eventually?
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Chevy Bel Air declines in a new decade
The 1960s saw the introduction of many special and iconic cars.
It’s fair to say that the Chevy Bel Air sits firmly among that group.
Unfortunately, the 1960s marked the decline of the iconic nameplate.
It was, namely, the introduction of the Impala in 1958 that, in many ways, marked the beginning of the end.
Eventually, the Bel Air became just another model in the ever-growing Chevrolet range.
It was still a great car, but few existing examples ever get full-factory restorations.
In fact, most people use the iconic car as the platform on which to build Impala clones.
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Why has nobody bought this example in Texas?
So, you might be wondering why nobody has been interested in this 1961 Bel Air?
We must be honest – it’s kind of left us scratching our heads, too.
This example appears to have a very solid body, with the original paint still intact.
That tends to be a big plus for people who love all things vintage.
A 65-year-old car still housed in its original paint job is no small feat.
What is arguably even more impressive is that the engine is still running.
It appears as if this has changed since the original listing back in 2024.
One important thing to note is that the transmission also leaks, so it will require some work.
The eBay seller currently has the Bel Air for sale for $6,500 – down from the original price of $7,500.
It is currently located in Rockport, Texas, which might account for the lack of rusting.
For the right person, it could make for a very worthwhile trip to Texas.
