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1961 Impala Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:86000
Location:

Anoka, Minnesota, United States

Anoka, Minnesota, United States

Body has minimum rust- rear quarters - some in drivers floor and rear pass floor on drivers side - little in passenger side floors.   Car has been in my garage  for the last 25-27 yrs. and before that in So. Dakota ;  some parts had been changed when I got the car;  Great front clip and trunk lid that need nothing!   Doors are original and have very solid bottom seams, same for trunk lid lower seam.  Pass side rear quarter has panel temporarily installed and drivers side would need panel. Check pictures for trunk floor condition: I think its unbelievably solid!!!   Frame and rocker panels are great and doors fit and close like new:  top bows,motor and pump are complete.   There seems to be about 2 of every piece in the trunk and I will add more from my purchases over the last years.  NO RUNNING GEAR in car!!!!  I think it was a stick 283 but should make a very easy street rod project.  I had been dreaming about corvette running gear for years but age and health tell me it will never happen here.

Now the bad:  Windshield has crack, drivers door glass broken, other 3 windows look good: and crank up and down:  I don't have rear bumper and car did not have power steering or power brakes.

You don't see many "61" impala convertibles around and they sure look good with continental tire kit in rear bumper!!!!!!

Thanks for looking.   P. S.  I have the owners guide for the car.

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