Vehicle Description
STK 2670 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top
Detroit was producing performance cars long before someone coined
the phrase 'muscle car'. They were larger and heavier than their
mid-size counterparts, but had amazing powertrains. By 1961, the
Chevrolet Impala was maturing into one of these classic models. On
the exterior, the big fins from previous years had disappeared, but
the cluster of three round Impala taillights remained. These
changes made the bodylines look much smoother, The Impala and
Bel-Air two-door sport coupes each featured new roofline styling,
which would become known as the 'Bubbletop'. Our beautiful Impala
'Bubbletop' had a full restoration in 2003. It is now badged as a
Super Sport, but our owner states that it is not an original SS.
That said, it has most of the Super Sport features including SS
trim inside and out, power brakes, spinner hubcaps, 7,000 RPM tach
(inop) and 'Corvette' passenger dash grab bar. The Impala is
powered by the earlier version of the famous '409' - the 348ci
engine W-code. According to the VIN number, this Impala came
factory equipped with a V8. (The owner states that this 348 is not
the original engine.) The "Turbo-Thrust" 348 W-Code engines were
powerful motors with much more torque than the early Chevy
small-blocks. Equipped with the 3x2 Rochester intake, advertised
horsepower was 280bhp with 355 lb/ft of torque. The chassis is
equipped with a 4-speed manual gearbox, power steering, power
4-wheel drum brakes plus new fuel lines, brake lines and exhaust
system. This 2-door hardtop has a beautiful 2-stage re-spray (2003)
of original Ermine White and all chrome/stainless are excellent.
Inside, the interior is an invitation to ride in style. A fully
restored, back-to-original interior features cloth/vinyl seats, new
door panels and <new carpeting, all complemented by a nicely
detailed stock dash and Muncie shifter w/shift console. There is an
additional SunPro gauge package and the window glass is tinted. If
you appreciate 'old-school' BowTie performance, and sound, you
should consider this Impala 'Bubbletop'. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS
IS"
