When it comes to comfort, power, and presence, there isn't a whole lot of classics that can beat Chevrolet's legendary Impala. It can be extraordinarily tough to improve upon the classic, stock Impala's style, but this absolutely gorgeous 1961 Chevrolet Impala restomod certainly manages pulls it off. This gleaming work of automotive art is the result of a 5-year, nut-and-bolt, ground-up rotisserie restoration that was comprehensively completed in 2014. It features tons of new and upgraded performance parts, all of which combine to make this Impala a true show-stopper in every sense of the term. Popping open the hood reveals a 348 C.I. V8 sitting inside the immaculate engine bay, which breathes fire through a "Tri-Power" 3x2-barrel carburetor setup. An all-aluminum "T-10" 4-speed manual transmission stomps torque into the pavement, and the driveshaft spins the wheels through a heavy-duty rear axle with a 3.70 gearing. All these upgrades allow this Impala to burn rubber the minute you put it in gear! The exterior's black paint is in show-quality condition, reflecting like a mirror in the sun. It's complimented wonderfully by acres of dazzling chrome trim and gorgeous accenting red paint that fits within the chrome running down the side of the car! Underneath the car presents a wide array of upgrades, starting with a fully sandblasted and powder-coated frame. There's also a completely-new suspension setup including new bushings, springs and shocks that were all installed during restoration. 4-wheel power disc brakes increase stopping power all around, and an updated 500 unit power steering module makes the driving experience all that much better. Opening the twin doors reveals an absolutely stunning bright red leather interior, with custom French stitching and upholstered Cadillac electric bucket seats. These seats are extremely comfy, and they are perfect for cruising when paired with this car's custom center console. This '61 Impala comes with a myriad of options, some of which include 500-unit power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, ice-cold Vintage Air A/C, a Hurst shifter, an AM pushbutton radio, an aftermarket tachometer, a fully custom interior, a chrome tilt steering column, dual chrome mirrors, new suspension components, and a mean-sounding dual exhaust system. The car rides on an attention-grabbing set of staggered 5-spoke chrome wheels, 17" in the front and 18" in the rear. With the litany of upgrades that this Impala has, it runs and drives down the road like a dream. Rest assured, if you're in the market for a truly top-of-the-line, no-expense-spared restomod that is sure to turn heads anywhere it goes, then this '61 Impala is just what you're looking for.
VIN decodes as follows: VIN- 11837S142350 1: 1961 model year 1: Chevrolet Motor Division 8: Impala, 8-cylinder 37: 2-door hardtop S: St. Louis, Missouri GM Assembly Plant, U.S.A. 142350: Serial number; 42,350th 1961 Chevrolet scheduled for production at St. Louis Assembly
