Engine Type: Gasoline Engine Size: 348ci Transmission: 5-Spd Manual Body Color: Ermine White Body Style: Coupe Doors: 2 Year: 1961 Make: Chevrolet Model: Impala SS Miles: 34,286 Interior Color: Red/White Seating Type: Bench Seat Material: Vinyl
Options:
AM Radio
Bench Seats
Front Drum Brakes
Horn
Power Brakes
Power Seats
Power Steering
Power Windows
Rear Drum Brakes
Tinted Glass
Vinyl Seats
Chevrolet debuted the full-size Super Sport Impala in 1961. The factory SS package offered both trim and performance features including S/S logos on side moldings and trunk lid, spinner hubcaps, 7,000 RPM tachometer and 'Corvette-style' passenger grab-bar. Mandatory mechanical upgrades included a 348ci or 409ci engine, larger brakes and stronger springs. It has all of the S/S features, but lacks a build sheet to absolutely verify the S/S status. This 2-door hardtop has had one single stage respray of Ermine White that is very nice, but is showing a little age. All of the chrome/stainless is very good. Inside is an invitation to ride in style. A mostly original interior features factory cloth/vinyl seats, door panels and new carpeting - all complemented by a nicely detailed stock dash w/8,000 RPM tach. There is a factory AM radio (works), rare factory air conditioning (w/rear window 'Air Conditioned' label), tinted glass and a beautiful Impala wheel. Another rare option, power windows, work beautifully. According to the VIN number, our Impala came factory equipped with a V8 (that is all the '61 VIN defines). Horsepower is furnished by a 348ci “Turbo-Thrust” W-code - the early version of the famous '409'. The W-code is equipped with a 3x2 Rochester intake and a relatively mild cam. It is likely that this was the optional 9.5:1 version that outputs 280hp and 355 lb/ft of torque. Cooling is managed by an aluminum radiator. The chassis is equipped with power steering, large power 4-wheel drum brakes and front/rear sway bars. REV polished alloy wheels (18”F/20”R) mount BFGoodrich G-Force performance radials. If you appreciate 'old-school' BowTie performance and sound, you should consider this Impala 'Bubbletop'.