INTRODUCTION: Check out the stance on this beauty! Sitting pretty
on upgraded RideTech suspension, this Impala has the looks to stop
you in your tracks. But you're not going to want to just admire it!
With a fuel-injected 502 big block, performance built transmission,
and a Currie 3.70 posi rear end, you're going to want to drive it
every chance you get. Add in a frame-off restoration, and you've
got one stunning Impala that delivers both show and go!
EXTERIOR: The vibrant Roman Red paint was applied with great
attention to detail and polished to a slick, mirror like finish.
Looking down the sides of this long, straight body, you'll
appreciate the smooth contours and crisp lines. The bumpers have
been rechromed, and the remaining brightwork has a beautiful,
lustrous shine. The side glass was replaced with smoked glass, not
simply tinted. It's also equipped with the desirable bowtie side
mirrors. Up front, the grille is in excellent shape and proudly
displays the classic Chevrolet crossed flags. Upgraded Holley
RetroBright LED headlights, along with LED taillights and reverse
lights, provide improved visibility for those late night cruises.
The stance is absolutely perfect! It's sitting on a gorgeous set of
18-inch Jongbloed wheels wrapped in performance tires. The wheels
were even removed so the backsides could be painted red, a nice
looking detail.
INTERIOR: They restored it back to its original vintage charm
inside. Down on the floor it has real nice fitting carpet along
with some embroidered Impala mats. It feels like the seats have
been recushioned and they are reupholstered in the houndstooth
pattern along with matching reproduction door panels. The armrests,
handles and window cranks have all been replaced. Overhead is a
real nice white headliner, visors and LED interior lights. The dash
is painted a smooth gloss black. It has a mini tach in the dash and
a set of SunPro gauges down below along with the Holley Sniper fuel
injection digital readout. It has the 1960 style steering wheel but
it is made smaller to get in and out easier. There is a hidden
Bluetooth stereo in the glove box, the previous owner claims $6,000
was spent on the sound system alone. In the trunk it has amps, sub
woofer and speakers in the rear deck. Seat belts were added in the
front, which were still optional in 1960.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It gets its heartbeat from a GM Performance
crate 502 engine generating 502 horsepower! Equipped with GM
aluminum heads and bow tie intake. It's being fed through a Holley
Sniper II fuel injection system and gets spark from a Sniper
Hyperspark system. It also has a nice set of coated headers.
Further enhancements include a RAB front runner system with billet
brackets, serpentine pulleys, and a one wire alternator. It also
features power steering and hydro boost power brakes from CPP. A
Griffin aluminum radiator with dual electric fans and a polished
overflow bottle keeps it running cool. It has an Optima battery,
new horns and hood insulation. The engine bay is neatly painted
gloss red.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted
real nice red. Inside has sound deadener underneath the insulated
carpet that's been custom cut with bound edges. It is completely
lined. Behind the rear panel is the upgraded stereo equipment.
UNDERSIDE: It is riding on a Ride Tech HQ suspension which includes
Strong Arm tubular control arms, Muscle Bar swaybar, plus coilover
adjustable gas shocks in the front and back. Upgraded Wilwood disc
brake system with drilled and slotted rotors at all four wheels and
the e-brake is hooked up. The extra fat exhaust with Flowmaster
mufflers nicely follows the x-frame and winds its way through the
rear suspension. The fuel system was replaced including the tank
and is compatible with the fuel injection. The 4L60 overdrive
automatic transmission has a fresh performance build. The rebuilt
driveshaft connects to a fresh looking Currie 9 inch rear end. It
was upgraded with Yukon Dura-Grip 31 spline axles and posi 3.70
gears. The floors appear to be clean, solid metal.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to work it. This is so we can sell you
the best cars within reason.
CONCLUSION: She'll certainly get the juices flowing with over 500
horsepower available at the tip of your toes. Add in the iconic
body lines on top of the houndstooth interior plus a beautiful
frame off restoration, and you really got something special. What a
beauty and a beast!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Fuel Injection
Power steering
Power brakes
4 wheel disc
9" 3.70 posi rear
Ride Tech suspension
Stereo System
Mini tachometer
Gauge cluster
Seatbelts
Dual bowtie mirrors
Smoked glass
LED lights
Jongbloed wheels
