Used
1961 Chevrolet Impala 350 hp 348 4 speed
Mileage
500 MiTransmission
4-Speed ManualFuel Type
PetrolYear
1961Car overview
Mileage
500MiMake
ChevroletFuel Type
PetrolModel
ImpalaYear
1961Engine
348 cubic inch (5.7L) V8Transmission
4-Speed ManualColor
Red1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop
- Mileage: 500 (since restoration)
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Impala
- Vehicle Title: Clean
Description:
1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop, featuring a 4-speed manual transmission, posi-traction, and a solid lifters 350 hp 348 high-performance engine with tri-power. This fabulous car boasts a near-perfect concours restoration with only 68,000 original miles and less than 500 miles since the restoration was completed.
Key Features:
- Rare Example: An extremely rare and meticulously restored example of early sixties muscle car history.
- Documentation: Comes with the original order sheet and photographs documenting the restoration process.
- Original Condition: Completely original except for the chrome valve covers, which were restored and are included with the car. The original valve covers were painted engine color (orange).
- Performance Features: The Sun tachometer was factory-installed as part of the high-performance package, not added later.
History:
- Ordered on 12/2/60 and delivered on 1/11/61, this car represents the highest performance available at the time of its manufacture. The SS option was not available until spring 1961, making original examples like this one quite rare.
- The dealer added SS trim at the time of purchase, including a trunk emblem, rear quarter emblem, chrome piece around the base of the shifter, and a glove box grab bar. Consoles and bucket seats were introduced in the following model year.
Engine
Displacement5.7L
Horespower350
Number of cylinders8
Location
Chicago