New for the 1961 model year this is a very rare Impala (1 of
approx. 1800) built as a 2-Door sedan featuring a single post and
flat "canopy" roof. This South Carolina car was repainted in 1983
and since 2007 the following has been done: Cragar S/S wheels
installed, N.O.S. front grille, new exhaust system, door hinge
adjustments, cowl rubber body mounts, turn indicator replaced,
trunk resprayed, 4 new bumper bolts. Inside you'll find the
original black vinyl bench seat free of any major rips or tears.
Seatbelts have been installed, as well as a new shifter handle and
original radio delete plate. A CD player has been mounted in the
glovebox. Under the hood the factory 283 and 2-speed Powerglide has
been replaced with a 350 cu in crate V8 mated to a 4-speed manual
transmission. The motor breathes through a 600 cfm Edelbrock
carburetor. The valve covers and air cleaner are period correct for
1961. Recently replaced parts include the water pump, copper wiring
for the oil gauge, front disc brakes, dual master cylinder with
booster, brake & fuel lines, fuel tank sensor, fuel filler neck, 6
blade radiator fan, original ram horn manifolds, new hoses,
distributor plug wires & looms, clutch, shifter & linkage - Muncie
& Hurst, harmonic balancer, fuel pump, brake proportioning valve,
breathers, splash guards on engine, steering box - rebuilt, new
ignition coil, rear brake cylinder. 1961 Accessories Installation
Reference Manual, 1961 Chevrolet Owners guides, and 1961 Chevrolet
passenger Car Shop Manuals are also available. Turn-key ready and
ready to turn heads! Call us today at (630) 443-4582 or send an
email to
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consign all types of vintage cars! We also finance at competitive
rates! Come visit Baltria Vintage Auto Gallery at 4200 E Main St,
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