Description
The third-generation Impala was available in a variety of body styles, including a two-door pillarless hardtop nicknamed “bubble top”, which was only available for the 1961 model year. The body on this example was refinished in its current red with white accents during the refurbishment according to the seller. Details include quad headlights, chrome hardware, dual antennas, and “Imapala SS” badging on the rear panels.
Body-color 15″ wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are wrapped in staggered-width BFGoodrich Radial…
The third-generation Impala was available in a variety of body styles, including a two-door pillarless hardtop nicknamed “bubble top”, which was only available for the 1961 model year. The body on this example was refinished in its current red with white accents during the refurbishment according to the seller. Details include quad headlights, chrome hardware, dual antennas, and “Imapala SS” badging on the rear panels.
Body-color 15″ wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are wrapped in staggered-width BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. A full-size spare is stored in the trunk. Work completed in 2022 included the installation of front disc brakes and an overhaul of the rear drums.
A red and white color scheme is carried throughout the interior, including the dashboard, carpeting, and seats, the latter of which are clad in replacement upholstery over replacement foam. Additional features include a push-button radio and safety belts for the front and rear occupants.
The two-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column and fronts a 120-mph speedometer along with a tachometer and AutoMeter gauges monitoring fuel level and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 79k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 348ci V8 was reportedly rebuilt with a .040″ overbore and features triple Rochester 2-Jet two-barrel carburetors, finned Offenhauser valve covers, and a side-exiting dual exhaust system. The replacement engine block bears the suffix stamp H, indicating a 348ci V8, and the casting number 3751872 corresponds with a 1958 348ci V8.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a rebuilt Borg-Warner T10 four-speed manual transmission connected to a replacement Positraction differential equipped with 3.70:1 gears.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:
Service records and photos showing various stages of the refurbishment are included in the sale as pictured in the gallery.
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