1960 Chevrolet Impala Restomod – 5.7L LT1 V8 – 6 Speed Manual

Vehicle Location: St. Louis, MO 63114
Auction Type: Reserve
Mileage: 24
Engine: 5.7L LT1 V8
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Exterior: Dark Gray Metallic
Interior: Gray Leather
VIN: 01837B198833
Party: Dealer

HIGHLIGHTS

• Beautifully executed custom with two-tone exterior and custom leather interior!
• Strong 5.7L Fuel-injected LT1 V8 and 6-speed Borg Warner transmission!
• Foose 18/20″ wheels and Global West lowered suspension!
• Power rack and pinion steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air!
• Super sharp and ready to go and show immediately!

Chevrolets flagship Impala model would debut its 1st of 10 generations in 1958 starting as the top tier trim level for Bel Airs when General Motors was celebrating their 50th year of production. The Impala would immediately become its own model series in 1959, showing off impressively iconic and distinctive jet inspired exteriors that will make it legendary forever. Featuring multiple body styles and engines to choose from, the Impala swiftly became the best-selling automobile in the US and remains a very rewarding collector car to this day!

Offered here is a beautifully restored 1960 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop Sport Coupe refinished in a 2-tone color combination of Dark Gray & Silver with a gorgeous two-tone Gray leather interior and headliner with impressive red accents throughout. Powering this Impala is a 5.7-Liter LT1 V8 engine that produces a very strong 275 horsepower with 325 lbs.-ft of torque mated to a Borg Warner 6-speed manual transmission! This Impala Coupe features Vintage Air air conditioning, tubular upper and lower control arms, lowering springs, KYB shocks, power rack & pinion steering rack, power front disc brakes, cold air intake system with reusable air filter, custom Pioneer audio system with CD player and enhanced speakers, tinted glass, tilt steering column, billet aluminum 3-spoke steering wheel with matching gray leather, custom finished interior and trunk, upgraded instrumentation with tachometer and digital odometer, electric clock, center console with cupholders, custom steel engine cover, under hood chrome components, and Foose chrome wheels with Nexen tires measuring 245/40R18 in the front and 275/40R20 in the rear.

This restoration began several years ago in a very methodical fashion by the former owner with overzealous expectations and a keen eye for detail! This Impala received a very impressive paint job, fully custom interior, trunk, and engine compartments! Lots of man hours involved and truly the results that come with the labor of love and a healthy wallet! As the project was finally nearing final completion, health complications prohibited it from coming to fruition. Unfortunately, it sat awaiting its first voyage on the road.

Upon arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum & Sales, servicing included a new cold air intake housing to accommodate a proper mass air flow sensor, along with a new throttle position sensor, temperature sensor, and an LT1 ECU computer tune to factory stock specifications; new spark plugs, distributor cap & rotor; oil & filter change; new fuel filter, fuel tank sending unit; pinion seal, differential gasket kit; new front end tubular Global West upper & lower control arms along with fresh bushings with Hyperco lowering springs to properly perform a 4-wheel alignment; new clutch master cylinder, one rear brake drum with wheel cylinder, and service of the air conditioning system were the only items necessary to bring this outstanding Impala to outstanding roadworthy status!

It performs wonderfully with throaty exhaust note exiting just forward the rear wheels, and shifting thru the gears as a 3-pedal car is a special treat not often found on customs these days! Showing only 25 miles on the odometer, this retromodded Impala is ready to steal the show and provide a very enjoyable cruise around town.