1961 Chevrolet Impala
$124,961
Vehicle Details
Chevrolet
Impala
1961
16,956 miles
11837S119429
Other
Gasoline
509
Description
1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop, INSANE Twin-Turbo 509 Big Block, 746 Rear Wheel Horsepower on Pump Gas, Potential for 2,200 HP, Custom Chassis, Show-Stopping Six-Figure Build, Absolutely Incredible! Twin 67mm Precision Turbos, Dart Big M 509 CI Big Block V8, FAST XFI 2.0 Electronic Fuel Injection, Built 4L80E 4-Speed Automatic, McCoy Race Car Chassis, Custom Metallic Blue & Satin Black Paint, Custom Black Leather Interior, Schott Wheels, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Custom 9-Inch Rear End, One-of-a-Kind Pro-Touring / Pro-Street Masterpiece! SOME CARS ARE BUILT TO BE DRIVEN. SOME ARE BUILT TO BE SHOWN. AND THEN THERE ARE THOSE VERY SPECIAL CARS THAT ARE BUILT TO ABSOLUTELY DOMINATE EVERYTHING AROUND THEM! Ladies and gentlemen, what you are looking at is not simply another restored 1961 Chevrolet Impala.
This is an extraordinary, no-expense-spared, custom-built, TWIN-TURBO 509 BIG BLOCK BUBBLETOP that combines one of the most desirable Chevrolet body styles ever produced with an absolutely outrageous level of engineering, horsepower, craftsmanship, and attention to detail! This is the kind of automobile that stops people in their tracks, attracts a crowd wherever it goes, and makes even the most seasoned collector or horsepower enthusiast take a second look. From its incredible Metallic Blue and Satin Black exterior to its gorgeous custom Black leather interior and its monstrous twin-turbocharged big block engine, virtually every aspect of this Impala was designed to deliver an experience unlike anything else on the road! Let's face it: a 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop is already a very special automobile. The dramatic roofline, expansive glass, long and low profile, beautiful stainless trim, and unmistakable early-1960s Chevrolet styling make these cars highly sought after by collectors around the world.
Finding a great example is one thing. Finding one that has undergone a four-year, six-figure custom transformation into an incredibly engineered, 746 REAR-WHEEL-HORSEPOWER street machine is something entirely different! And here's the part that makes this car almost unbelievable: 746 HORSEPOWER AT THE REAR WHEELS ON ITS STREET TUNE, RUNNING PUMP GAS AND ONLY 13 POUNDS OF BOOST! According to the build information and previous tuning, this engine has the potential to produce approximately 2,200 horsepower at the crank with the appropriate race-fuel calibration, upgraded fuel pump, and supporting setup! That's right! We are talking about a beautifully finished 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop with the heart and potential of a serious race car, wrapped in one of the most iconic American automotive designs ever created! This is not a typical engine-swapped classic. This is a thoughtfully engineered, professionally fabricated, meticulously detailed automobile that represents an enormous investment of time, money, and passion! THE BODY & PAINT AN ABSOLUTE WORK OF ART! The first thing that grabs your attention is the incredible exterior presentation.
Finished in a spectacular Metallic Blue with custom Satin Black inserts, this Impala wears an exceptionally attractive combination of classic Chevrolet styling and aggressive modern custom touches. The extensive body restoration reportedly took place over approximately four years as part of this extraordinary build. The body was stripped to bare metal, carefully repaired where necessary, and painstakingly worked to achieve beautiful panel alignment and an impressively smooth, straight appearance.
Once the bodywork was completed, the car was refinished using premium Standox urethane basecoat and clearcoat materials. Multiple stages of blocking, sanding, and polishing helped create the deep, reflective finish that makes this incredible Impala such a standout. The Metallic Blue paint is absolutely striking, beautifully contrasted by the Satin Black hood and side inserts.
The combination creates an aggressive yet sophisticated appearance that perfectly complements the Bubbletop's low-slung body lines. Extensive shaving and custom bodywork eliminate unnecessary distractions, allowing the beautiful factory design to speak for itself. The factory-style polished side trim provides just the right amount of classic 1960s elegance, while the custom hood latches, sleek profile, and extraordinary stance make it immediately clear that this is no ordinary Impala! Up front, the beautiful chrome grille, traditional Chevrolet emblem, and classic three-piece bumper retain the car's distinctive heritage.
The dramatic hood treatment and custom accents hint at the enormous horsepower lurking underneath. From the side, the legendary Bubbletop roofline is simply breathtaking. The expansive glass, bright stainless window trim, long quarter panels, and sweeping body lines represent an era when automotive design was truly an art form.
At the rear, the classic Impala styling and custom stance complete a package that looks just as impressive sitting still as it does cruising down the road. This is the kind of paint and bodywork that demands attention at a major automotive event, and the kind of car that will have people asking questions long after you park it! THE ENGINE TWIN-TURBOCHARGED 509 CUBIC INCHES OF PURE INSANITY! Now let's get to the heart of this incredible machine, because this is where things get REALLY interesting! Under the hood is an absolutely monstrous, professionally built, 509 cubic-inch big block V8 based on a Dart Big M engine block. This is not an ordinary production big block with a couple of turbochargers bolted on.
This is a purpose-built, high-performance engine assembled with serious components and engineered to withstand tremendous horsepower! The Dart Big M block features a 9.8-inch deck height, 4.5-inch bore, and heavy-duty four-bolt billet main caps. Inside, the engine is equipped with an Ohio billet 4-inch-stroke crankshaft, Oliver billet connecting rods, and Diamond forged aluminum pistons specifically designed for forced-induction applications. Supporting this incredible rotating assembly are premium King bearings, ARP hardware, a Melling high-volume anti-cavitation oil pump, and a Milodon seven-quart oil pan with a windage tray and pickup.
The valvetrain features a custom Competition Cams turbo camshaft, Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Smith Brothers heavy-duty pushrods, Competition Cams 1.7-ratio rocker arms, and a Cloyes billet double-roller timing set. Additional premium equipment includes an ATI Super Damper harmonic balancer, billet aluminum timing cover, fabricated aluminum valve covers, and ARP head studs. Feeding this monster is a hand-ported Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT electronic fuel-injection intake manifold supported by large 120-pound Trick Flow fuel injectors and a sophisticated FAST XFI 2.0 engine-management system.
Ignition duties are handled through an MSD digital coil-pack system, providing the capability and control required for this level of high-performance engineering. And then come the TURBOS! A pair of massive 67mm Precision turbochargers feed this incredible 509 cubic-inch V8, delivering the kind of forced induction that transforms an already formidable big block into an absolute powerhouse. The level of workmanship, fabrication, and detail under the hood is extraordinary.
This is the kind of engine compartment that automotive enthusiasts can admire for hours, studying the engineering, plumbing, turbocharger placement, custom fabrication, and sheer mechanical presence of this incredible powerplant! 746 REAR-WHEEL HORSEPOWER – AND THAT'S JUST THE STREET TUNE! Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this build is that the current street configuration is just a fraction of the engine's reported ultimate potential! According to the supplied build and tuning information, this Impala was dyno-tested at an incredible 746 HORSEPOWER AT THE REAR WHEELS ON PUMP GAS WITH ONLY 13 PSI OF BOOST! Think about that for a moment. This is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala with more than 700 horsepower delivered to the re
Trim: Bubbletop, INSANE Twin-Turbo 509 Big Block, Custom Chassis
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The Chevrolet Impala launched in 1958 as the top-trim Bel Air variant and quickly became the most popular full-size American car of the 1960s and 1970s. Across nearly thirty years of classic-era production (1958-1985), the Impala defined American full-size motoring, from the iconic 1958 launch year, through the legendary 1961-1964 SS bubble-tops, the muscle-era 1965-1970 SS427 and SS396 cars, the personal-luxury 1971-1976 generation, and the downsized 1977-1985 cars. The 1962-1964 SS409 Impalas remain among the most desirable factory drag racing cars ever produced. Whether you're hunting a documented 1963 SS409, a clean 1969 SS427, or a survivor 1977 Impala four-door, knowing what separates a documented original from a Biscayne or Bel Air dressed up with Impala trim is the difference between an honest investment and an expensive lesson.
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