Vehicle Description
Here's the car you want today because it's the one you never got as
a teenager. This 1960 Chevrolet Impala has the tri-power V8,
four-on-the-floor, and a terrific red and white combination seen
throughout this bubble top coupe. So while you could never convince
dad this big block bruiser was the perfect family car back in the
day, we doubt it will take much persuasion for you to fall in love
all over again.
Ermine white is a great color for GM fans. After all, the first
Corvette only came in that color, and that sportiness is seen today
on this sleek coupe. The whitewalls and fender skirts only add to
this appeal. Obviously the jet age was in full swing in 1960, and
few cars embodied the look more than the Impala. The red insert on
the quarter panels is a fantastic way to highlight the
aircraft-inspired trim as well as hints at what you'll find inside.
The fins were toned down a bit from the previous year, which make
for perfect icons today. Plus, many enthusiasts regard the
1960-only front end to be the most attractive of the period. But
the real show-stopper is the profile. The bubble top design of this
hardtop with its skinny C-pillar and wraparound rear window is
iconic. Chrome is critical on this car, and it's all in fine
condition from the nicely detailed grille, to the custom side
mirrors, to the tailfins outlined in polished stainless. If it's
vintage shine you love, the polished factory wheel covers with
racing flag center caps offer some great distinction.
Just as predicted by the exterior trim, the interior is a bold red
with some tasteful upgrades. For starters, you'll instantly notice
the custom addition of red velour on the seats. This makes the
full-sized coupe even more comfortable and appealing for taking
along family and friends. There's even an upgrade to a retro-style
AM/FM/cassette stereo to keep them entertained. But the best seat
is the driver's one. You get the stylized factory steering wheel,
and beyond that, the pod-style gauges were quite sporty for 1960.
That performance feeling gets heightened as you spot the auxiliary
gauges and grab the stick shift.
Open the hood to see the king of 1960. The big block motor maxed
out at 348 cubic-inches that year. Sure, we would eventually get to
that displacement in the small block V8s. But in a coupe that has
such a period-correct presentation so far, we really love to see
the right displacement and a period-correct presentation filling
every inch under the hood. We know you love how the orange block
and valve covers just seem to radiate power from inside that dark
engine bay. Beneath the big black air topper is what makes this one
the car of your childhood dreams. The triple dual-carburetor setup
made these Chevys street kings, and every time you fire this one
up, the rumble of the dual exhaust will let the world know. You get
to harness the tri-power the best was possible with the control of
the four-speed manual transmission. But more than just the best
power and delivery, this Chevy also knows how to be a fine cruiser
thanks to power steering and front disc brakes.
A tri-power bubble-top coupe is the kind of classic a lot of us
dream of owning. So, you need to hurry if you want this speedy
Chevy to be yours. Call now!