Description
West Coast Classics presents are proud to present an exceptional example of this 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2 door Convertible with the 283 c. i. V8 engine matched to a 2 speed automatic transmission finished in its original 'Ermine White' factory color (code 936) paint and original 'Red & Ivory' (trim code 874) interior and original Black color power operated soft top with 14" wheels with chrome hubcaps, Coker whitewall tires, four wheel hydraulic drum brakes, fenders skirts, power steering and push button AM radio.
The 1961 full-size Chevrolet model was totally revamped for the new year. As with all other full-size GM lines, the new cars finally finished with the knee-banger, wrap around windshields and tailfins and shed some of the length and width that had been popular in the prior three years. The front end sported a full width grille with dual headlamps mounted at each end with the turn signals and parking lamps mounted above the headlamps. The car boasted all the regular Bel Air equipment plus Nylon pattern cloth seats, electric clock, full carpeting and dual backup lights.
The Impala was restyled on the existing GM B platform for 1961. The new body styling was more trim and boxy than the 1958-60 models. Sport Coupe models featured a 'bubbleback' roof line style for '61 and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan, was available for 1961 only. It was rarely ordered and a scarce collectible today. The rare Super Sport (SS) option debuted for 1961 and was retired in 1968. The 1962 model featured new 'C' pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop 'Sport Sedan.' Sport Coupe models now featured the 'convertible roof' styling, shared with other GM 'B' full size hardtop coupes.
This car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car's re-paint is of a very high quality and in very fine shape and the car has very few flaws.
In summary, this is a wonderful example of a very striking 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Convertible in turn-key ready daily driving and daily head-turning condition, most definitely one very collectible and attractive all American classic car!
