Vehicle Description
Award-worthy paint, adjustable air ride suspension, a leather-lined
custom A/C interior, four-wheel disc brakes, five-speed, and a
performance-built big V8 under the hood - this 1961 Chevrolet
Impala hardtop is a stunning one-of-a-kind restomod. It's so unique
and powerful that it cannot escape the spotlight.
A bubble-top Impala is always in demand because it's premium,
sporty, and instantly distinctive with the rare skinny c-pillar and
wraparound rear window. And there are plenty of design touches on
the '61 that did not make it onto any other year. But rarity is not
what first attracted you to this one. From the moment you lay eyes
on it, you can tell it's full custom that was restored to have
better precision gaps than even the factory could have made. Next
comes the kind of deep black paint that you can understand how
slick it is simply by how it radiates light even under our indoor
lamps. The closer you get, the more luster and shine you pick up,
and so there was some serious investment in getting it looking this
amazing. This one has all the right brightwork elements from the
large wraparound bumpers, to the full-length sweeping trim. In the
rear is one of the most intricate forms ever put to sheetmetal. The
dipping "V" is something so daring you could only get it in '61.
The final step to making this a truly distinguished hardtop is the
wheel package. Not only are the modern Billet Specialties wheels
staggered 19/20 inches front/rear, but also you have an
electronically controlled air ride suspension. So you can make sure
to have the perfect lowered stance wherever you park.
The interior is an awesome full custom red setup. It's thoughtfully
done, and so if you look closely, you can see some nice tributes to
great Chevys. For example, the rear still carries the central logo
that once housed the rear speaker, and the inserts in the seats
have the look of classic insignia trim. But everywhere else you
look, this restomod offers plenty of modern upgrades. Supple
leather surrounds the well-bolstered seating, and the front buckets
even power adjust to your ideal position. There's a custom center
console, LED lighting, cup holders, air ride controls, and a
AM/FM/HD/XM touchscreen stereo with Bluetooth. The power windows
make it easy to show off the hardtop profile of this special bubble
top coupe, and the R134a air conditioning means you can stay cool
doing it even in the summertime. But even with all these goodies,
it's the grip of the Budnik sports steering wheel and the stick
shift that remind you this is a true driver's machine.
The engine bay has the dark and tidy look of serious power. This is
a 454 cubic-inch big block that was built by Nelson Performance and
has been enlarged to 468ci total. And the enhancements don't end
there. It also has Canfield aluminum heads, a hydraulic roller
camshaft, T&D roller rockers, an Edelbrock Performer RPM
intake, and topped with a Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor. Hedman
headers add even more power while also contributing to the rumble
of the dual exhaust. This also has the right supporting components,
like a serpentine belt system, Optima red top battery, and a Be
Cool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. You are in complete
control of this modern brute and its thunderous soundtrack thanks
to the five-speed manual transmission. But just because this has
beastly power doesn't mean it's hard to tame. An upgraded
suspension, power steering, Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, and the
modern grip of Pirelli performance tires keep you in firm
control.
You're probably already imaging the places you can go and how fast
you'll get there in this complete build. So hurry and give us a
call before the best Impala around goes to someone else. Call
today!!!
