1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble Top Coupe
Photographed in August 2018 at "Lost in the 50's", Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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The 1961 Impala Coupe had a wide range of engine options - a 235CU inline 6, 283/170hp V8, 283/230hp V8, 238CI V8 (250-350hp) and the top of the line 409CI with 360hp.
The 1961 Impala Coupe had a wide range of engine options - a 235CU inline 6, 283/170hp V8, 283/230hp V8, 238CI V8 (250-350hp) and the top of the line 409CI with 360hp.
The thin rear pillars and rounded roof gave the Bubble-top it's name.
The thin rear pillars and rounded roof gave the Bubble-top it's name.
This particular car appears to have the optional 4-speed manual gearbox.
This particular car appears to have the optional 4-speed manual gearbox.
Sadly, 1961 was the beginning of the end for the fabulous "Fin" era, as evidenced here.
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Comments (6)
Man Dave these, just keep getting better! Love this Impala!
Really glad you are enjoying them Chris!
[Still Dre Intensifies]
My favorite year impala.
Love the 409, didn’t realize it was available this early. Also kudos for finding one with a manual transmission!
Yep. that has to be quite rare I think.