Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Impala 2 DOOR HARD TOP, BUBBLETOP 1961 CHEVROLET IMPALA "BUBBLETOP"

Transaction Info

Sold On:
07/29/2013
Price:
$ 17700.00
Condition:
Mileage:
80000
Location:
Springfield, Missouri, 65810
Seller Type:
Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1961 Chevrolet Impala
Submodel Body Type:
2 DOOR Coupe
Engine:
327 ENGINE, FRESHLY REBUILT
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1837S189591
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

327 CU. INCH CHEVROLET ENGINE, 8 CYLINDER 2 SPEED POWER GLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MANUAL DRUM BRAKES, CRAGAR WHEELS W/ BF GOODRICH T-A RADIAL TIRES, DUAL EXHAUST, BENCH SEATS, AND AM RADIO... FRESHLY REBUILT WITH AROUND 50 MILES ON IT. ENGINE ENHANCED WITH EDELBROCK PERFORMANCE CAM, INTAKE, CARBURATOR CHROME VALVE COVERS AND AIR CLEARER. NICELY DETAILED, LIGHTLY DRIVEN. THE CHASSIS IS UN-RESTORED AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN SHOWING NO WEAR AND NO LEAKS. FLOOR PANS AND FRAME ARE SOLID, SHOWING "NO" STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM CORROSION OR IMPACT DAMAGE, HAS UNDERCOATING APPLIED...INTERIOR HAS BEAUTIFUL NEW TURQUOISE, OR "TEAL" VINYL W/ CLOTH STOCK BENCH SEATS. EXCELLANT STOCK DASH IS EQUIPPED WITH RADIO. THE DOOR PANELS, CARPET, HEAD LINER AND KICK PANELS ARE IN EXCELLANT CONDITION. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOWS AGE WEAR, SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN NEEDS LITTLE PAINTING. EXTERIOR HAS BEAUTIFUL WHITE RE-FINISH PAINT WITH TURQUOISE OR" TEAL" ACCENT PAINT AND VERY GOOD BODY PANEL FIT. ALL WINDOW GLASS, LIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DOOR AND WINDOW WEATHER STRIPPING IS IN EXCELLANT CONDITION. CHROME REAR BUMPER AND GRILL IS EXCELLANT. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET CRAGAR WHEELS, AND BF GOODRICH T-A RADIAL TIRES. THE RADIO ANTENNA IS NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME , BUT I DO HAVE THAT. THE FRONT BUMPER IS BENT A SMALL AMOUNT AND THE ACCENT TRIM SHOWS SOME DINGS. .. BEAUTIFUL 327 ENGINE BORED .040 W/ NEW FLAT TOP PISTONS, FULLY REBUILT HEADS. EDELBROCK PERFORMER CAM AND LIFTERS WITH ROLLER TIP ROCKERS. MELLING OIL PUMP W/ DOUBLE ROLLER TIMING CHAIN SET. EDELBROCK PERFORMER INTAKE AND NEW EDELBROCK 600 CFM CARB. NEW ACCEL H.E.I. DISTRIBUTOR W/ NEW PLUG WIRES. ONE WIRE ALTERNATOR, CHROME VALVE COVERS. RAMS HORN EXHAUST MANIFOLDS W/ DUAL EXHAUST . NEW SHOCKS ,POWER GLIDE TRANSMISSION, 308 REAR GEARS... I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT HAS BEEN STORED IN A GARAGE FOR THE WHOLE 30 YEARS, I HAVE DRIVEN IT LESS THAN 15,000 MILES DURING THAT TIME. THE ORIGINAL 283 ENGINE AND SOME OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ORIGINAL PARTS I STILL HAVE AND THEY WILL GO WITH THE CAR. IT STARTS AND RUNS "GREAT". ALL GLASS ORIGINAL, NEW SEALS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING THE DECK LID...On Jul-27-13 at 17:25:11 PDT, seller added the following information: Just an added note: this vehicle has been appraised by a Certified appraiser in the International Vehicle Appraiser Network (nationwide association).2007 I-Van appraiser of the year.Qualified "Insurance Arbitrator", ,"Diminished Value", "Fraud", and "Lemon Law".Head Judge for the 3rd, 5th, and 6th Bullitt Nationals held at Fun Ford Weekend, Richmond Va. 2004, San Francisco Ca. 2006 Mid America Shelby Meet Tulsa OK 2007 snf Springfield Mo. 2012. Head Judge for the Mustang Club of Tidewater's Mid Atlantic and Spring Car Shows 2002, and 2003.Regional Director of Mustang Club of America, representing South Eastern Virginia Mustang Club 2002, and 2003.AACA Senior Judge with 9 judging credits.Member of good standing of the following clubs; Mustang Club of America...Antique Automobile Club of America... Greater Ozarks Mustang Clu, and International Mustang Bullitt Owners Club Driver Speed- Time-Distance SSCA Rally in Pungo Virginia. Awarded 1st in novelist and 2nd in overall 2001.Many more, too numerous to include. And I will say this: This documented appraisal is for more than $20,000.00...So bid, on because this is a " Beautiful, Iconic Vehicle.. this "Chevrolet Impala" has an exterior and interior apperarance of being "EXCELLANT"...(Quote from the appraiser!)

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