America’s muscle car movement in 1962 was really starting to shift into second gear, and knowledgeable customers could order some race-ready rides directly from the manufacturers. For those looking to drive something a bit more “streetable” though, there were still plenty of options, including the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe, commonly referred to as a “bubbletop” due to its lack of door posts.

Hemmings Auto Blog reports that a well-optioned, low-weight ‘62 Bel Air with a 409 ci V-8 managed to sell for an impressive $110,000 at this past weekend’s Don Davis Collection Auction. While not the most ever paid for a bubbletop Chevy, it shows the market hasn’t forgotten about the ol’ Bel Air.

What helped this Bel Air sell for so much was extensive documentation, including original dealer records such as the order sheet and invoice. The original owner opted for just a few options, namely the dual-carb 409 ci V-8, a four-speed manual transmission, posi-traction rear end, tachometer and power steering. Everything else was discarded, including the heater, radio, clock, and even the cigarette lighter. This helped keep the Bel Air as light as possible … and damn good looking too, thanks to the bubbletop roof.

The all-forged 409 ci V-8 was the most powerful Chevy engine available that year, and the engine and other parts are all numbers-matching and perfectly restored. This gorgeous car had a pre-auction estimated selling price of between $80,000 and $100,000, but surpassed those estimates. This immaculate red ride must have been quite the street racer back in the day, and now it will enjoy its well-deserved retirement in a classy private car collection.