Vehicle Description
It's not the award-worthy two-one paint. It's not the luxury
leather interior with every comfort you could want from A/C to a
360 degree view camera. It's not the performance-built small block
or the four-wheel disc brakes. It's all of those features combined
and so many more custom details that make this 1960 Chevrolet
Impala one of the most impressive custom cars you'll ever lay eyes
on.
From headlight to tailfin, you can instantly tell that someone
spent time, effort, and a ton of money going over every detail of
this coupe. It starts with the body. Something looks a bit
different than the other '60 Impalas out there, right? Take a
closer look. Separate items like the bumpers have been seamlessly
merged into the body design for a very modern and unique
appearance. Keeping with the custom/updated look is the paint. The
two-tone borrows GM's legendary Marina Blue. And the lower shale
color seems to coordinate with it quite nicely thanks to a blue
pearl laid within the paint (see, we told you this was a thoughtful
build.) The result is an ultra-smooth finish on one of the
smoothest customs around. In fact, this one has so much luster, it
will be a while before you realize many of the traditionally
chromed elements (bumpers, headlight bezels, fender trim, etc.)
have been panted with the body for a more uniform and modern
appearance. But just because this car is making its own style
declaration, doesn't mean it's missing out on good 'ol American
brightwork. You see it in places like the mirror-like window trim
and the 15-inch torque thrust-style wheels with iconic whitewalls.
And it wouldn't be a '60 Impala without bright dual aerials
sprouting from the rear fenders. But your favorite piece might just
be the subtle accent painted into the long rear section. The custom
burnt orange is so artful, it looks like someone was brazing copper
from the door panel to the tip of the tailfin.
The moment you open the door, you can tell there was plenty left in
the budget for the interior. In fact, take a moment to understand
the level of planning that had to go into a build like this. The
blue on the seats is a dead ringer for the exterior color, and the
pinstripe that separates the exterior two-tone is now the color of
interior piping. The color coordination that is utilized for the
seats, door panels, dash, headliner, trunk, and custom center
console is the kind of uniform build that will win awards all on
its own. But don't just look at this Impala; experience it, too.
You sit down in supportive bucket seats that are power adjustable
to your perfect comfort position. You'll grab the artful factory
steering wheel, and beyond that is one of the nicest-looking
factory gauge setups ever to come from Chevy. And while these are
great original elements retained in this classic, nearly everything
else has been updated for comfort and accuracy. You now have a full
set of Dolphin readouts and a Lokar shifter. And no matter if it's
just you out for a cruise or the whole family is in this full-size
Impala, everyone stays comfortable. That's because you have great
features like modern R134a air conditioning. Plus, we know you've
spotted the dual screens in the center console. They allow you the
most modern features like a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo with
interfaces for satellite navigation, Bluetooth, and cameras with
front, left and right side, and rear views.
And don't forget to look under the hood. Within the black fender
walls is the terrific shine of that V8 dressed up with polished
components nearly everywhere possible. And of course, we love how
the air grabber perfectly matches the exterior paint scheme. But
more than just style, this 350 cubic-inch GM crate motor has
performance substance, too. This powerful V8 has been upgraded with
a Holley four-barrel carburetor, performance intake, March pulley
system, and ceramic coated headers that feed the rumbling side
pipes. The bite on this custom matches its bark thanks to features
like the upgraded independent front suspension, stout TH350
three-speed automatic, and four-wheel disc brakes. But a fully
built classic like this is more thoughtful than just a pure power
machine. That's why you have features like power steering and a
Griffin four-core aluminum radiator, because this Impala is meant
to be great no matter if your showing off or just enjoying the
drive.
With so much to go over, there's not enough space to list on this
bumper-to-bumper custom build. But we've got all the info,
including magazine articles. So hurry and give us a call before the
best Impala you'll ever see goes into new hands!