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1960 Chevrolet Impala

Tailfins, chromium jewelry, brightwork, jet-age-inspired design cues, and long and low bodies defined the 1950s, but as the world entered a new decade, it was anyone's guess in which direction the design for the United States automobile was headed. Rather than build upon the styling excess and flamboyancy of the previous decade, Detroit vehicles adopted a toned-down, sophisticated, tasteful, and streamlined appearance. Cadillac's fins were now subtler, and Ford's range of vehicles was downright docile as the 1960s crested the horizon. Chrysler still championed its dramatic styles but eventually modernized its line in accordance with the rest of the industry.

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Series 1700 Convertible
Chassis #: 01867A155463
Engine #: TO322F
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The Chevrolet vehicles of the 1960s followed the streamlined trends with more tasteful use of chrome and a long, low look. The 1960 Chevy Impala was the most dazzling car in the lineup, although the design was essentially borrowed from 1959.

Beginning in 1959, The Impala was Chevrolet's top-of-the-line model and was no longer just a trim level but a complete line-up of cars, including sedans, hardtops, 'flat tops,' convertibles, and station wagons. One of the more expensive body styles in the Impala line-up was the six- and nine-passenger Nomad station wagon.

The completely redesigned Impala shared its bodyshells with Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile, although the wheelbase of the Impala was 1.5 inches longer. Four Impala models, two 2-doors and two 4-doors, convertible and hardtop and sedan and hardtop, respectively. Seven V8 engine options were available, along with the base inline 6-cylinder. The top-of-the-line engine was the 348 cubic-inch small-block V8 with 350 horsepower. Transmissions included a 3-speed with overdrive and 4-speed manuals, and both Turboglide and 2-speed Powerglide automatics.

1960 Chevrolet Impala photo
Series 1700 Nomad Station Wagon
Chassis #: 01835L167271
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Chevrolet expanded its list of available options for 1960 in an effort to become the leader in its class. The plan worked, and Chevrolet took over as industry leader and outsold its Ford and Dodge/Plymouth rivals.

1960 Chevy Impala came standard with an overhead-valve, six-cylinder engine delivering 235.5 cubic inches and producing 135 horsepower at 4,000 RPM. It had hydraulic valve lifters, a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and four main bearings. The 283 CID V8 produced 185 horsepower with a two-barrel carburetor and 230 horsepower with a four-barrel setup, and the 348 CID V8 offered between 250 to 335 hp depending on the configuration. The wheelbase measured 119 inches and had a length of 210.8 inches.

The sedan with the six-cylinder engine was priced at $2,590, while the base eight-cylinder version was priced at $2,700. The hardtop sport coupe was priced at $2,600, and the hardtop sport sedan at $2,660 with six-cylinder power (The eight-cylinder versions added approximately $105). The convertible was priced at $2,850, and the Nomad station wagon at $2,890.

1960 Chevrolet Impala photo
Series 1800 HardTop Sport Coupe
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Chevrolet's other 1960 models included the Corvair, Corvette, Biscayne, and the Bel Air. Pricing on the Biscayne ranged from $2,175 to $2,760 (with six-cylinder power), and the Bel Air was priced at $2,385 to $2,850 (with six-cylinder power). Both the Biscayne and Bel Air rested on the same platform as the Impala and used the same engines. The base V8 engine in the Biscayne was a detuned version of the 283 CID with 170 horsepower.


by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019

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1960 Impala
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1960 Chevrolet Impala Price Range: $2,600 - $3,000

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 305.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 315.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 320.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 350.00hp
$2,598 - $2,900
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 320.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 350.00hp
$2,600 - $3,000

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