For Sale at Auction: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS in Scottsdale, Arizona

This concours-restored 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS bubble top has 14 miles since its refurbishment was completed. It is powered by a 409ci V8 engine, topped with a 4-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake manifold and a dual-snorkel air cleaner. The power plant is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. It features the carburetor, intake, exhaust manifolds and distributor, which are all dated from 1961. The exterior is finished in Sea Mist Turquoise with a two-tone turquoise interior. The interior features split front bench seats, Impala trim, 7,000 rpm Sun tachometer, fuel and water gauges, in-dash clock, passenger grab handle and the original floor-mounted shifter with console plate. It has spinner wheel covers with whitewall tires. The 1961 full-size Chevrolets were all new and featured a 111-inch wheelbase chassis, revised powertrains and a new performance-oriented Impala SS model. At the top of the powertrain offerings was the new 409 W-series Chevrolet V8 engine that featured a 4.3125-inch bore and a 3.5-inch stroke with an 11.25.1 compression ratio. It developed a factory-rated 360hp at 5800rpm and 142 cars received this engine in 1961.