Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Impala |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1960 |
Mileage: | 68 |
VIN: | 00000000000000000 |
Color: | Tasco Turquoise |
Engine: | 348 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | Convertible |
Interior color: | Turquoise |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Bee Spring, Kentucky, United States |
Vehicle Original VIN : NH009244Exterior Color: Tasco Turquoise (915A)Interior Color: Turquoise (853)FRAME-OFF RESTORED! 348 CI Tri-Power V-8 engineSuffix=FA=348 Tri Power w/ Manual TransmissionBorg Warner 4 SpeedOriginal ShifterHarrison Radiator w/ ShroudBright Valve CoversRochester CarburetorHeater/DefrosterPower SteeringPower Drum BrakesDual ExhaustSplit Bench SeatPadded DashAM Pushbutton RadioRear SpeakerClockWindshield WashersTinted GlassQuarter Mount AntennaPower TopTrunk MatBlue Dot Tail LightsFull Wheel CoversWide Whitewall tiresFender Skirts2 Speed WipersCorrect Spare Tire and Jack AssemblyDual HornsKept in climate-controlled storageThe VIN tag was removed during restoration and has been officially replaced by the New Hampshire DMV. Treated to a comprehensive frame-off restoration and kept in climate-controlled storage, this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible is a stunning presentation in its Tasco Turquoise paint, white convertible top, white sidewall tires and white accent band along the midsection of the rear quarter panels. The interior is likewise appointed in a Turquoise houndstooth theme and features a split bench seat and padded dash. It is heavily optioned with the high-performance 348 CI Tri-Power V-8 engine backed by a factory 4-speed manual transmission, power steering, power brakes and dual exhaust.Accounting for a mere 5% of total production output in model year 1960, the Impala convertible is the holy grail of this vintage of full-size Chevrolets. The convertible was only offered on the Impala series, the top of the line trim level of the Chevrolet lineup. Moreover, this particular car is equipped with the 348 CI Tri-Power V-8, the highest performance engine option available at the time and featuring three 2-barrel carburetors mounted on a special intake manifold. Adding to its exclusivity is the factory 4-speed manual transmission, which was only offered on cars ordered with the high-performance variants of the 348 CI engine.The Impala trim level featured a number of distinguishing exterior characteristics including a contrasting painted stripe on the rear fenders with a jet-themed trim piece on the leading edge and a chrome Impala insignia, crossed-flag motif trim piece on the front grille, rear deck lid and rear fender, a six rear tail light arrangement, stainless steel wheel covers, and simulated vent trim on the leading edge of the front fenders.
Vehicle Original VIN : NH009244
Exterior Color: Tasco Turquoise (915A)
Interior Color: Turquoise (853)
FRAME-OFF RESTORED!
348 CI Tri-Power V-8 engine
Suffix=FA=348 Tri Power w/ Manual Transmission
Borg Warner 4 Speed
Original Shifter
Harrison Radiator w/ Shroud
Bright Valve Covers
Rochester Carburetor
Heater/Defroster
Power Steering
Power Drum Brakes
Dual Exhaust
Split Bench Seat
Padded Dash
AM Pushbutton Radio
Rear Speaker
Clock
Windshield Washers
Tinted Glass
Quarter Mount Antenna
Power Top
Trunk Mat
Blue Dot Tail Lights
Full Wheel Covers
Wide Whitewall tires
Fender Skirts
2 Speed Wipers
Correct Spare Tire and Jack Assembly
Dual Horns
Kept in climate-controlled storage
The VIN tag was removed during restoration and has been officially replaced by the New Hampshire DMV.
Treated to a comprehensive frame-off restoration and kept in climate-controlled storage, this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible is a stunning presentation in its Tasco Turquoise paint, white convertible top, white sidewall tires and white accent band along the midsection of the rear quarter panels. The interior is likewise appointed in a Turquoise houndstooth theme and features a split bench seat and padded dash. It is heavily optioned with the high-performance 348 CI Tri-Power V-8 engine backed by a factory 4-speed manual transmission, power steering, power brakes and dual exhaust.
Accounting for a mere 5% of total production output in model year 1960, the Impala convertible is the holy grail of this vintage of full-size Chevrolets. The convertible was only offered on the Impala series, the top of the line trim level of the Chevrolet lineup. Moreover, this particular car is equipped with the 348 CI Tri-Power V-8, the highest performance engine option available at the time and featuring three 2-barrel carburetors mounted on a special intake manifold. Adding to its exclusivity is the factory 4-speed manual transmission, which was only offered on cars ordered with the high-performance variants of the 348 CI engine.
The Impala trim level featured a number of distinguishing exterior characteristics including a contrasting painted stripe on the rear fenders with a jet-themed trim piece on the leading edge and a chrome Impala insignia, crossed-flag motif trim piece on the front grille, rear deck lid and rear fender, a six rear tail light arrangement, stainless steel wheel covers, and simulated vent trim on the leading edge of the front fenders.