1961 CHEVROLET IMPALA BUBBLE TOP SS CLONE NO RESERVE!!!

Chevrolet Impala 1961 Description

Hello Im selling my 1961 Impala 2 door hardtop Super Sport Clone. NO RESERVE!!! Highest bid buys it! I have the cars clear Maryland title in my name in hand. I bought this car back in March 2007 with the intentions of doing a full restoration but didnt get all the way there. The car was built in April 1961 at the Janesville WI. assembly plant its original options where 283 v8 power pack engine with 4bbl rochester 4gc carb. powerglide 2 speed auto transmissionpower steering am radio and tinted back window with darker shaded tint coming down about 10 inches from the top(a rare option from what I understand) . I drove the car for about 3 months then put it in my garage and started taking it down I took off the front clip and motor and trans strippedcleaned and repainted the firewall down to the toe boards sand blasted and repainted the heater box as well as the other fire wall components . I took off all of the front suspension and cleaned and repainted the frame from under the toe boards out to the ends of the frame including the spring pockets. I put on new upper and lower control arms with new bushings new upper and lower ball jointsnew inner and outer tie rod ends new heavy duty big block coil springs on the front new shocks front and rear new heavy duty rear coil springs.the front fenders where sent out to a body shop and had some light rust repair sanded and primed. new duel exhaust new shaded tinted windshield and gasket as well as pulling the back window and installing a new gasket. I am a autoglass installer for a living and have been doing it for twenty eight and a half years and i will say that i was shocked to find NO RUST under the gaskets front or rear..it was pristine a time warp from 1961 the paint under there was in mint condition!.... So this is why I call this car a clone while the front and rear glass was out of the car I had the roof repainted seamist blue to match the stripe on the side (not an original two tone car) I installed a rebuilt 348 big block engine the original powerglide works but leaked a good amount of fluid from the front pump seal and needs to be rebuild ( the original trans is not installed in the car at this time but is included) I installed factory power windows and not those aftermarket junk power windows made in china either I found original GM regulators correct for `61. I added a rebuilt delco power brake booster correct for `61. I added a autronic eye rebuilt and correct for `61. New interior...new instrument panelash tray and glove box door trim. I added an original SS grab handle and new padded dash it has new door panels new seat covers(installed on back seat) I have had `61 correct seat covers made for the bucket seats and have new seat bun cushions but I think these need to be installed by a upoltery shop (I will add pics of the new front covers and new cushions tomorrow) The headliner is the original with a small tear or two and some restitch on the back bow. I have new arm rest covers frnt and rear and the door surround windlace that will have to be installed by the new owner. Because the stainless steel belt moldings have been removed for and need to be polished the side panels will have come back out to reinstall the belt trim the windshield and back glass stainless steel moldings are not on the car they are not dented but need polished also. I had some patch repairs done to the interior floor and inner rockers not too bad though. The left rear rocker has some pin holes and will need to be addressed. The trunk floor will need some attention the rear body box braces at the trunk will need replacing I have the box braces and the are included in the sale (see trunk pics) The trunk lip is excellent only tiny rust spot up on top at the deck panel Not installed is a new fuel tank sending unit and new big block fuel lines and fuel line attaching clips that run down the frame. Tons of new parts still in boxes the gravel guards or lower valances are perfect they are primed and ready for paint I have extra bumpers and brackets that go with the car all will need rechrome. I have a front center bumper that is already been rechromed. I have new side trim for both sides back to the "Y" on both quarters. As i find more stuff hiding around the house that go with the car i will post more pictures. I reserve the right to end this auction at any time due to the fact the car is for sale locally. The car is not drivable the trans is not in and the brake lines from the frame proportioning valve to the mastercylinder are needed.THIS IS A SS CLONE////NOT AN ORIGINAL SS. THE IMPALA IS BEING SOLD AS IS! NO RETURNS.NO WARRANTY.I will not ship this car the buy will be responsible arranging and paying for shipping I can help with loading a $500.00 deposit to PayPal within 48 hour after the auction ends and the rest in cash a time of pick up. Please come and look at the car in person if agree on a price i will end the auction early. My name is Doug please email or you can call me @ 443-942-8555 with questions or to come a look at the car in person.

On Jun-14-15 at 22:18:53 PDT seller added the following information:

A couple of other things I need to mention and if any high bidder would like to retract their bid because of my revisions no hard feelings its late and I forgot a few things. There is some light bubble rust on the wheel openings of the rear quarters there very solid but i didnt take any close up pictures and forgot to mention it. sorry. Also there are a very nice set of rubber turquoise/blue Impala floor mats with crossed flags and "Impala" embossed into them that will go with the car.

On Jun-15-15 at 17:38:39 PDT seller added the following information:

I have had a couple of questions about the rear it is not a posi but i do have a posi rear (pumpkin with yolk) that will go with the car it does not have the "P" stamped on housing and i cant remember the ratio but it is included with the sale. There is brand new carpet from Ecklers Late Great Chevy included also. Ebay will not allow any more pictures. sorry

On Jun-16-15 at 20:53:17 PDT seller added the following information:

I have both front inner fender wells repainted matte black that will go with the carthe new owner will need to get some new cage nuts for the fenders and inner fender wells these are available from Ecklers late great chevy or Hubbards Impala. I also have some manuals a 1961 Chevrolet shop manual accessory manual assembly manual parts and accesseries catalog a wiring diagram manual and the owners manual. The car has LOF E Z Eye tinted glass the front door tracks will need new whisker felts in the vent frames and rear tracks the two front door glasses are not installed I do have brand new lift tracks for both sides.

On Jun-16-15 at 21:20:29 PDT seller added the following information:

I have had a few people ask about the Corvette in the background and yes it is for sale too! It is a 1972 with numbers matching 350 its in nice condition and runs great call me if you want more details on that one. 443-942-8555. Thanks Doug.