Vehicle Description
1960 Chevrolet Impala 4 Door Sedan
"While the new air cooled rear engine Corvair compact stole most of
the thunder, Chevrolet had an extraordinary calendar year otherwise
with the company selling 1,873,598 units, of which 1,391,485 were
1960 models. The full size 1960 cars were a streamlined version of
the rather rounded 1959 design, with simpler grille and squared up
sides. The curved fins were now flattened into a "seagull" spread
wing shape and a missile treatment was featured along the rear
quarter panels with white inserts and Impala script." Thx
Hagerty.com
For consignment, a 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4 door sedan with a title
verified 45,491 actual miles. According to our consignor, this car
was stored for 30 years and when it emerged from hibernation, it
was treated to new tires, brake components, suspension components,
weatherstripping, engine and tranny seals, battery, exhaust system,
springs, hood springs, headliner, carpet, windlace, radio, along
with a few rebuilt components. The work has been done for you, now
all it needs is a new owner!
Exterior
Stunning two stage Tasco Turquoise contrasts with the Ermine White
features that include the roof and the jet stream detail stripe on
the sides, all complemented by the white wall tires on 14-inch
wheels and polished hubcaps. The sweeping stainless around what is
essentially a fuselage shaped cabin begins at the epically curved
windshield which brings glass all the way around to the side
mirrors, and as the roofline descends, it takes in a curved rear
window where the trim delineates a rear quarter window in a
fantastic design cue. And speaking of fantastic design, the
horizontal fins over the triple lights in the rear are trimmed in
stainless that runs parallel to the forward flying jet on the back
doors, also trimmed, and when you think classic car, this design
reigns supreme. Dual headlights flank horizontal rails on the
grille while fender ornaments rise like shark fins on each side.
Overall, paints and metalwork are nice, but we do see imperfections
noted include some mismatched corrective areas, sections with
orange peel, uneven filler or painted rust around a wheel opening,
and the roof shows weathered surface rust spots throughout.
Interior
The door panel design has obvious 50's influence with some 60's
aspiration with multiple levels of materials and colors, including
a blue houndstooth insert in blue vinyl backing. Houndstooth
reemerges on the front bench, this time in black and white cloth in
a frame of grain textured turquoise and light blue vinyl with the
backseat following suit and all wearing bright turquoise seat
belts. Two shades of teal also adorn the steering wheel which leads
to a cylinder filled dashboard housing five gauges over the
perforated aluminum mid panel and while not the chrome filled
jukebox look of the 50's, certainly ornate and unique in its own
way. An AM/FM radio sits in the center and the soft curves of the
dash lead to an Impala branded cove in front of the passenger,
above a glovebox that is camouflaged with the design of the dash. A
hump mounted center console has been added with the necessary cup
holders and storage bin. Blue turquoise carpet lays underfoot
protected by matching mats, all under a spotless headliner. The
trunk wears the period type vinyl mat and houses a spare.
Drivetrain
A clean motor presents under the hood with clean orange paint on
the block of the 283ci V8, rated at 170 horsepower thanks to the
2-barrel carburetor, and mated to a Powerglide 2-speed automatic
sending power to the 3.55 gears in back. Power drum brakes are
onboard at both front and rear.
Undercarriage
With so many clean components underneath, it's bound to be clean
and indeed, outside of the minimal surface rust and occasional drop
or two of oil and transmission fluid, the bottom side is trouble
free and does not appear to be hosting active leaks. The new dual
exhaust shines its way back to encounter stock style mufflers then
exiting discretely via steel pipes before the rear bumper.
Suspension consists here of coil springs up front and a 3 link with
coil springs in the back and as mentioned, our consignor states
these springs are new and they sure look it with satiny black
paint.
Drive-Ability
What a cruiser! Long and lean with lots of light pouring into the
cabin, this feels like the Jetson's dome covered car. The 283
delivers enough power to glide this car over the tarmac with the
new tires and suspension absorbing imperfections on our track. It's
comfortable and surefooted and all functions on this well sorted
car operate as they should during our short excursion. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you had to make a list of 10 iconic classic cars based on design
alone, surely the 1960 Impala would be on that list. This is a
rolling work of art in every objective measure and one we know
you'll be proud to glide into every car show. You could park next
to a Lamborghini Huracan and likely fetch as many oohs and aahs,
especially if the millennials take a second to appreciate the
sculpted steel. Well done, Chevrolet! Impalas run fast, so make
like a lion and don't let this one get away!
01819B122336
0-1960
18-Impala V8
19-4 Door Sedan
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
122336-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 60 11819-1960 Impala 4 Door Sedan
BODY BA1281-Baltimore Body #
TRIM 852-Turquoise Vinyl
PAINT 963C-Tasco Turquoise & Ermine White
ACC B-Unknown
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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