Vehicle Description
Chevrolets flagship Impala model would debut its 1st of 10
generations in 1958 starting as the top tier trim level for Bel
Airs when General Motors was celebrating their 50th year of
production. The Impala would immediately become its own model
series in 1959, showing off impressively iconic and distinctive jet
inspired exteriors that will make it legendary forever. Featuring
multiple body styles and engines to choose from, the Impala swiftly
became the best-selling automobile in the US and remains a very
rewarding collector car to this day!
Offered here is a beautifully restored 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Hardtop Sport Coupe refinished in a 2-tone color combination of
Dark Gray & Silver with a gorgeous two-tone Gray leather interior
and headliner with impressive red accents throughout. Powering this
Impala is a 5.7-Liter LT1 V8 engine that produces a very strong 275
horsepower with 325 lbs.-ft of torque mated to a Borg Warner
6-speed manual transmission! This Impala Coupe features Vintage Air
air conditioning, tubular upper and lower control arms, lowering
springs, KYB shocks, power rack & pinion steering rack, power front
disc brakes, cold air intake system with reusable air filter,
custom Pioneer audio system with CD player and enhanced speakers,
tinted glass, tilt steering column, billet aluminum 3-spoke
steering wheel with matching gray leather, custom finished interior
and trunk, upgraded instrumentation with tachometer and digital
odometer, electric clock, center console with cupholders, custom
steel engine cover, under hood chrome components, and Foose chrome
wheels with Nexen tires measuring 245/40R18 in the front and
275/40R20 in the rear.
This restoration began several years ago in a very methodical
fashion by the former owner with overzealous expectations and a
keen eye for detail! This Impala received a very impressive paint
job, fully custom interior, trunk, and engine compartments! Lots of
man hours involved and truly the results that come with the labor
of love and a healthy wallet! As the project was finally nearing
final completion, health complications prohibited it from coming to
fruition. Unfortunately, it sat awaiting its first voyage on the
road.
Upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum & Sales, servicing
included a new cold air intake housing to accommodate a proper mass
air flow sensor, along with a new throttle position sensor,
temperature sensor, and an LT1 ECU computer tune to factory stock
specifications; new spark plugs, distributor cap & rotor; oil &
filter change; new fuel filter, fuel tank sending unit; pinion
seal, differential gasket kit; new front end tubular Global West
upper & lower control arms along with fresh bushings with Hyperco
lowering springs to properly perform a 4-wheel alignment; new
clutch master cylinder, one rear brake drum with wheel cylinder,
and service of the air conditioning system were the only items
necessary to bring this outstanding Impala to outstanding
roadworthy status!
It performs wonderfully with throaty exhaust note exiting just
forward the rear wheels, and shifting thru the gears as a 3-pedal
car is a special treat not often found on customs these days!
Showing only 25 miles on the odometer, this retromodded Impala is
ready to steal the show and provide a very enjoyable cruise around
town. Thank you for your interest and please call with any
questions or schedule a visit to see our showroom firsthand!
