Photo: Gateway Classic Cars
The second-generation Impala was a pretty short-lived series, as Chevrolet ended the production after only two years.
The first major Impala redesign made its debut in 1959, thus becoming a standalone series that also included more body styles, namely four-door hardtops and sedans, in addition to the existing two-door sports coupe and convertible.
The second-generation Impala was offered with a choice of just three engines, two of which were V8 units, while the third was a straight-six 235ci (3.9-liter).
The top-of-the-range, however, came in the form of a 348ci (5.7-liter) V8 that’s also powering the 1960 Impala we have here. And according to the folks over at Gateway Classic Cars in charge of selling the Impala, it’s actually the original engine installed by Chevrolet 61 years ago.
From the outside, this example is one easy way to figure out what made the 1960 Impala such a looker. Everything is in mint condition after being restored to factory specifications, and the red paint itself shines nicely, though it still requires a few minor touches here and there to become a perfect 10.
The interior is said to be flawless, and you’re going to love it, as the red and white mix is the original one installed by Chevrolet. Everything is in working condition, including the AM radio and the air conditioning system.
The bad news is the transmission is no longer the one that shipped with the car back in the ‘60s. It’s a new TH350 transmission that replaced the original unit because “the Powerglide just didn’t run down the highway like the Turbo 350 and the current owner wanted to be able to take this beauty for drives,” as the garage explains.
The Impala has just 351 miles (564 km) on the clock since the rebuild, and absolutely everything is in working condition. The car can be yours today for $85,000, and it can be seen in person in Louisville.
The second-generation Impala was offered with a choice of just three engines, two of which were V8 units, while the third was a straight-six 235ci (3.9-liter).
The top-of-the-range, however, came in the form of a 348ci (5.7-liter) V8 that’s also powering the 1960 Impala we have here. And according to the folks over at Gateway Classic Cars in charge of selling the Impala, it’s actually the original engine installed by Chevrolet 61 years ago.
From the outside, this example is one easy way to figure out what made the 1960 Impala such a looker. Everything is in mint condition after being restored to factory specifications, and the red paint itself shines nicely, though it still requires a few minor touches here and there to become a perfect 10.
The interior is said to be flawless, and you’re going to love it, as the red and white mix is the original one installed by Chevrolet. Everything is in working condition, including the AM radio and the air conditioning system.
The bad news is the transmission is no longer the one that shipped with the car back in the ‘60s. It’s a new TH350 transmission that replaced the original unit because “the Powerglide just didn’t run down the highway like the Turbo 350 and the current owner wanted to be able to take this beauty for drives,” as the garage explains.
The Impala has just 351 miles (564 km) on the clock since the rebuild, and absolutely everything is in working condition. The car can be yours today for $85,000, and it can be seen in person in Louisville.
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