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The 1960 Impala is a proud member of the second generation, which finally turned this Chevy model into a separate series, after previously being offered as the top-of-the-line version for the Bel Air hardtops and convertibles.
With the Impala now a model that had to survive on its own, the car ended up being offered in four different body styles for the 1959 and 1960 model years, including 2-door convertible and hardtop and 4-door hardtop and sedan.
The engine lineup included several choices, including a straight-six 235 (3.9-liter) and two V8s, namely a 283ci (4.6-liter) and 348 (5.7-liter).
Needless to say, the 348 was the big star of the show, being offered with multiple outputs between 250 and 320 horsepower. At the same time, a 350 hp version was available with triple two-barrel carburetors.
The 348 big-block unit is the one powering the Impala you’re looking at here, though we’re pretty sure there’s something else that’ll catch your attention first. It’s the car's stunning look, as this Impala is all shiny and exquisite, looking like it just left the factory.
A proper restoration process is to thank for this look, with the Craigslist seller explaining the car has been brought back to factory specifications, both inside and outside. And judging from the photo gallery that comes with the listing, yes, this Impala looks stunning, with everything seemingly original.
The 348 big-block is mated to a 4-speed transmission, and while we’re not provided with any information on how they work, we’re told the odometer indicates 16,376 miles (26,354 kilometers), obviously since the rebuild.
Unsurprisingly, this Impala restored to factory specifications does not come cheap, so you can take the car home if you agree to pay $59,000. As usual, we recommend a closer live inspection to make sure everything is just in the advertised condition, especially because you also need to take this gem for a spin before paying that small fortune the seller is asking for.
The engine lineup included several choices, including a straight-six 235 (3.9-liter) and two V8s, namely a 283ci (4.6-liter) and 348 (5.7-liter).
Needless to say, the 348 was the big star of the show, being offered with multiple outputs between 250 and 320 horsepower. At the same time, a 350 hp version was available with triple two-barrel carburetors.
The 348 big-block unit is the one powering the Impala you’re looking at here, though we’re pretty sure there’s something else that’ll catch your attention first. It’s the car's stunning look, as this Impala is all shiny and exquisite, looking like it just left the factory.
A proper restoration process is to thank for this look, with the Craigslist seller explaining the car has been brought back to factory specifications, both inside and outside. And judging from the photo gallery that comes with the listing, yes, this Impala looks stunning, with everything seemingly original.
The 348 big-block is mated to a 4-speed transmission, and while we’re not provided with any information on how they work, we’re told the odometer indicates 16,376 miles (26,354 kilometers), obviously since the rebuild.
Unsurprisingly, this Impala restored to factory specifications does not come cheap, so you can take the car home if you agree to pay $59,000. As usual, we recommend a closer live inspection to make sure everything is just in the advertised condition, especially because you also need to take this gem for a spin before paying that small fortune the seller is asking for.
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