For Sale: 1960 Chevrolet Impala in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

"A more conservative approach, with "jet smooth" lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim. Chevrolet changed much of the body lines from the more wild 1959's. The new look for 1960 suited the glamorous top of the line Impala, as Chevrolet reshaped and separated the "bat wing" tail fins, and added 3 round tail lamps to the rear. The 1960 Chevrolet Impala also became the best selling automobile in the US and continued to hold that position for the next decade." Thx oldride.com

For consignment, a 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible showing 117,445 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Stunning, iconic, and an ultimate classic, the features and design incorporated into the '60 Impala were so well received, nearly 500,000 Impalas in varying body styles were sold in 1960.

Exterior
Ermine White, named for an Arctic dwelling mammal, coats this car is two stage glossiness, complemented by lots of metal trim and instantly recognizable ends. In front, the crossed flags emblem occupies a rather pedestrian grille between dual headlight, underscored by a bright chrome bumper and all that front metal gives the car a monochromatic icy look. Fender ornaments jut up in front, followed by the curved glass of the windshield, also framed in polished steel. The shoulder line starts off innocent enough, only to become the wing in back over a deep cover in the body, delineated by the black painted contrail of the jet shaped ornamentation piercing the door as it flies forward. In back, those gull like wings provide a mantle over the triple light configuration based in a ribbed grille of its own. Once again, the bumper shines bright below it all and dual antennae above add to the cool factor. The black canvas top is in good shape and overall, the car is immaculate. Imperfections include some pitted metal on the wheel covers, fender ornaments, and lower portion of a bumper.

Interior
If you thought the outside was special, check out the inside beginning with the fantastic door panels with black and white hounds tooth insert, black vinyl panels, white accent stripe, and polished trim. The split bench shares these materials and colors in an attractive and artful layout with the rear bench following suit, and both are in excellent condition. A boomerang shaped horn ring resides in the black plastic steering wheel ahead of a busy dashboard with five gauges in their own cylinders over an aluminum back mid panel housing knobs and levers. An AM radio lives in the center and nice black carpet floods the floor. The trunk is also spotless and houses a spare white wall tire.

Drivetrain
We're met with show worthy conditions under the hood where a 348ci V8 resides, topped by three 2-barrel carburetors and rated at a respectable 335 horsepower. All those ponies are routed through a Turboglide 2-speed automatic transmission which sends it spinning to the rear axle and 3.08 gears. Brake configuration here is drums all around.

Undercarriage
Also spectacularly clean underneath with just a film of oil on the pans on this otherwise dry underside. Dual exhaust travel through stock style mufflers, then head east and west to exit behind each rear wheel. Suspension is found to be coil springs up front and a 3 link with coil springs in the back.

Drive-Ability
The vinyl houndstooth is a nice touch and the interior is not only roomy but provides panoramic like views out the front through the wrap around glass. The canvas top slopes down and forces the use of the side mirrors to catch blind spots, but with the top down of course, the sky's the limit. The big V8 runs and sounds excellent, providing plenty of jet like thrust off the line and tracking straight. That is, until we brake and find the car pulls hard to the right. Beyond that, all functional items on board operated as intended. 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 don't want attention and instead want to blend in the with crowd, even at car shows, this one is not for you. Today, this is almost exotic in its design and absolutely wild and this one present in show ready condition inside, outside, and upside down. Move with gazelle-like intent to obtain this Impala and don't be left in the dust.

01867S137586

0-1960
18-Impala V8
67-Convertible
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
137586-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

STYLE 60 1867-1960 Impala Convertible
BODY BL5828-Flint Body #
TRIM 810-Black & White Vinyl
PAINT 936A-Ermine White
ACC C-Padded Dash
WHT TOP

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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