1960 impala conv series#

With power steering, getting and out of those tight parking spaces is made much easier. The 348 V8 is hooked up to a Powerglide Automatic Transmission ensuring that anyone can take this convertible for a cruise around the block. Powering this Impala is a 348 Cubic Inch V8 engine with a Tri-Power carburetor setup (3 dual-barrel carburetors), which pushed out nearly 300 horsepower in its day.

This particular '60 Impala Convertible comes to us from a southern-based collector who enjoyed this car for a number of years. Being that the Impala was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet model in 1960, it was notably dressed up from nose to tail with additional trim around the exterior making sure that everyone around the car knew that it was top-notch. Moreover, the Impala Convertible was the only convertible in Chevy's '60 lineup that could seat more than 2 passengers, which made it and continues to make it one of the most desirable Chevrolets of the time. Of course, the Impala sat atop of the Chevrolet passenger car model hierarchy with the Impala Convertible being the pinnacle. On the sides, the new 1960 models also adorned with new trim that was inspired by the look of missiles and the growing aviation industry at the time.

The grilles were updated as well featuring a new oval style look with dual enclosed headlights. The 'cat-eye' taillights from '59 were replaced with the triple style taillights that were carried forward for a number of years. This 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible has a great futuristic look and is ready to cruise! Originally introduced to the public in October 1959, Chevy's 1960 passenger car lineup got an all-around new look. Here are some more options that were equipped on the 1960 Impalas.348 CID V8 - Tri-Power Carburetors - Powerglide Automatic - P.S.

1960 impala conv series#

Standard in the Impala series were an electric clock, parking brake warning light, glove compartment light and back-up lights. Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 497,048 Sport Coupe = 204,467 Sport Sedan = 169,016 4dr Station Wagon = 198,066 Convertible = 79,903. Nomad Station Wagon Series 1700 - Six-Cyl Of that 79,903 consisted of Convertibles.ġ960 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers Model Number Total Model production for the Chevy Impala in 1960 was around 511,925 produced. Luxury leader of the low price field for 1960s standards, you could choose from four new Impalas – Sport Sedan, Sport Coupe, 4-Door Sedan and Convertible. The 1960 Chevrolet Impala also became the best-selling automobile in the US, and continued to hold that position for the next decade. Additional features included a short molding strip extending back from the headlights, twin pairs of bar molding above and below the fender strip, the quarter panel missile ornaments had 2 moldings streaking rearward, and the area between them was filled with a white insert and Impala script. The new look for 1960 suited the glamorous top of the line Impala, as Chevrolet reshaped and separated the 'bat wing' tail fins, and added 3 round tailamps to the rear. Chevrolet changed much of the bodylines from the more wilder '59's. Chevrolet's top of the line model the Impala.Ī more conservative approach, with 'jet smooth' lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim.