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Chevrolet Impala (1961)
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Price: US $200.00

Description:

1961 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2 DR. HARDTOP BUBBLETOP
Up for grabs is a very complete, very original 1961 Impala 2 door hardtop with factory installed A/C, power steering and power brakes. Running 283, 2 bbl., and Powerglide transmission. I bought this car in August of 1986 and used it as my everyday driver for 2 years. Performed perfectly while licensed during '86-'89. Inside storage since and always stored with Avgas in the tank. Always planned on restoring this car but after almost 30 years I believe it's time to let her go. Rare factory A/C is GM installed and not a dealer add-on. Worked well 27 years ago and the compressor still engages today. Obviously will need at least a charge. Car starts, runs, and moves and sounds good when throttled but will die when kicked off choke. A good tune up I'm sure will help. Brakes need a good going through as pedal goes to floor. Probably an easy fix. May load on it's own but with no brakes, please bring a trailer and a winch. Remember, this car has not been on the road for 27 years. Super straight Bubbletop looks good but needs and deserves a complete re-do, or go through the mechanicals and drive it as is. Super straight Un-hit body was patched and painted it's original color in the early 80's, but otherwise is in super original complete condition. No running around looking for the correct this and that. Needs fender and floor repair. Front floorpans and 1 floor brace need replaced but rears look good as does the frame. Left rear body mount is bad as seen in photo. Rear 1/4's need re-done but forward 1/4's and wheelwells look good. Lower valance panels solid. Doors are nice and solid with only a very slight, hardly worth mention, crease in lower passenger door. Doors open and shut nicely. Drivers door glass missing but frame still intact. A complete set of good side glass is included (4 pcs. not shown ) 2 scratches in windshield, other glass good. Trunk not bad, 2 small patches needed. Original trunk mats. Rear mount antenna. Possibly incorrect OSRV mirror that was on car when I bought it is included. Airshocks installed in rear by previous owner. Inside, It's completely original interior needs a complete interior kit but is very functional as is. Decent original steering wheel. Dome lights still work when doors are opened. Every repair and replacement panel, as well as the interior kit is available from a number of sources. Bumpers are straight with decent chrome. All trim is present and in good shape. Original wheels and hubcaps plus incorrect dog dish hubcaps included. Tires are rollers. Original jack in trunk. 119, 800 Original miles. VERY Original under the hood with no missing bolts or brackets or monkey business. Clean title in my name since 1986. Small minor touch-ups over the years for paint chips and light surface rust. Nice patina now. Just a great car that needs a new home and a motivated new owner. Please contact me with any questions you might have. It would be tough to find a more complete, more original un-butchered '61 Bubbletop to start with, especially with it's RARE factory air and sporty Ermine White with Red interior color combo.
This vehicle is located near the St. Louis, Missouri area across the Mississippi River in Southern Illinois. Be sure to click on See other items above to view other items I may have up for auction.
SHIPPING
- This vehicle is being auctioned off worldwide. All cost to transport or ship this vehicle to anywhere in the world is the sole responsibility of the buyer. I will meet you (or any shipper of your choice) at my location where I have the car stored and help get it ready for transport.
$300 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER AUCTION ENDS. BALANCE EXPECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS
- Full payment must be made before transfer of title and keys. A $300 non-refundable deposit via Paypal is required within 48 hours after auction ends. The remaining balance in cash is preferred, but a cashier's check is also acceptable. No personal checks. Please keep in mind that my bank my put up to a 2-week hold on a cashier's check before releasing those funds to me.
PLEASE NOTE
- Unless prior payment arrangements are requested and agreed upon, full payment is expected within 7 days after the auction ends. If full payment is not received within 7 days, you stand to loose your deposit and the vehicle may be re-listed with a formal complaint filed by eBay against you. This is a very real and serious auction. If you bid on and win this item, you will be expected to follow through and complete the transaction. Also, if you win this auction but cannot pay right away via Paypal, kindly email a message within 24 hours after the auction ends to let me know how and when I can expect your payment so I am not left guessing. This will confirm that you are serious about your winning bid.
This item is being auctioned off here as-is without any warranty or return policy either expressed or implied.
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