1961 Chevrolet Impala

Coupe

283 V8

Automatic

11837T215694

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Up For Auction1961 Impala 2dr Hardtop #'s matching V8 / Automatic - factory power steering car------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------email me with any questions if your interested, (leave a number if you'd rather talk), sorry no trades....--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *here are the current book values, this is a number 3 car or better.... hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=89270------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1961 Impala 2dr Bubble Top 283 2bbl V8 w/2 speed Automatic Power Glide transmission A book with several 8x10 photos (before paint) all the service records and receipts, which are included(shown in pics)Drive-train: original factory V8 2 bbl car converted to 4bbl with the correct GM 4 bbl intake and a 650 cfm Edelbrock carb, original intake and 2bbl carb/air cleaner is included in the saleThe 283 runs well, healthy motor idles smooth (previous owner added oil pressure gauge and voltage gauge that both work),fresh tune up with new points, condenser, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, the oil is nice and clean, no smoking or idle issues. *Brand New in the Box Aluminum Radiator included (cooling system upgrade/must have)The power glide transmission shifts perfectly, no funny noises or slipping, this car rides nice and sounds good with newer dual exhaust &"cherry bombs" , Original drum brakes stop great, nice and straight with no pulling to either side, the OEM power steering works well, you can steer with your pinky finger.*20"x 9" torque thrust style Panther CHROME wheels in the rear, 18"x 8" up front with new directional Nexen tires,, rides nice and smooth with a fat foot print, the wide wheel width in the front and rear roll and steer with no clearance issues.*NEW:*McGaughy's upper and lower tubular control arms with cross shafts and bushings included, and pressed in.*McGaughy's 2" dropped spindles for the front to level out the stance*Front Disc Brake conversion kit with pre-bent brake lines and cross drilled rotors bearings, hardware,etc, all new in the boxes, also includes proportioning valve brake booster and master cylinderBeautiful red & black interior newly covered seats, door panels, rear arm rest panels and headliner, with no rips, tears or burns, etc. . . Matching Black headliner and sun-visor's also redone and nice,The dash is clean w/the original radio (dash hasn't been cut or altered)& all the aluminum trim is there and in great shape,all looks good, steering wheel has original bright work & emblems.Paint and Body work is nice driver quality, very straight and solid car, NOT all rotted or full of bondo!,it's had one repaint approx 9 years ago & the interior kit a few years back and that's it, everything is original with the exception of some replaced parts over the years (like the fan blower motor, the original is included), As far as the panels go individually the fenders, door, hood & deck lid gaps are nice, it's obvious this car has never been wrecked or had any quarter panels replacedOriginal color was beige (the paint code is 920 Fawn Beige), rockers need repair and there are a few typical chips/blemishes/scratches on the paint being that it's nine years old (see pics), passenger side wheel tub has rust under the battery tray (common due to battery location), doors, hood, fenders, quarters, & trunk are all solid and original, toe boards have been replaced on the dr/psngr rear side on the floors, other than that they are solid, all the stainless steel and aluminum exterior trim is in great shape, bumpers are nice, a dent on the rear valance below the passenger side bumper.(see pic) All glass is in great shape. The chrome/aluminum window trim is in great shape as well.the trunk is nice and solid, has the original paint. Again, don't hesitate to ask questions,,Thanks for looking, check out my other auctions.....**you do not have to buy the car if you don't like what you see when you come to pick it up (i am confident that won't be the case, but i just want to throw that out there, most sellers require a non refundable deposit and won't let you back out of the deal if needed), but that's not the case here. On Jan-25-13 at 06:03:57 PST, seller added the following information: First off, thanks for all the interest and questions, I'm trying to get back to everyone as quickly as possible so please have patience with me... secondly, there have been NO deposits taken or side deals made, the '61 is still %100 available andthe reserve is set at $14,750.00 If you don't want the hi-performance parts and you just want the car, we can work something out, just let me know... thanks again