HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2023
- After an exciting 1958 debut as a two-door-only GM Motorama dream car come-to-life, by 1960 the Impala was less exciting - but much more useful. This four-door sedan might not have been as exciting as a ’58, but nearly a half-million were sold with this family-friendly body style.
Авто/Мото
My Aunt Marie had a red ,1960 Impala with the 348 tri power.
This was around 1966/67 ! It had rained a little and she took off a little too fast and did a complete donut! I remember her screaming, oh shit, but she panicked and didn’t lift right away, I remember the tire smoke,
Me and my brother, in the back seat, no seatbelts of course,
Laughing our asses off, begging her to do it again! She didn’t think that it was funny, and scolded us !😂
Around 1970 I bought a 60 Chevrolet business coupe. Straight 6 three on the tree radio heater deleat no back seat because it was heavy duty fiber board ment to carry boxes etc. Think that I paid less than $100 for it because the engine was not running and needed replacing. My friends Uncle got one from a bone yard and installed it for a couple hundred. I remember cruising and listening to Neil Young After The Gold Rush on the 8 track. Thought those days would never end.
I was 5 or 6 when my dad bought one from Nikki Chevrolet while we were on vacation. It was turquoise blue with a hound’s tooth interior. My dad actually installed seatbelts in that car and I “helped”. He insisted that everyone wear them.
This is the first car I clearly remember.
My dad installed seat belts in every car he bought from the time he was discharged from the Army in 1953. First was a '53 Bel Air Sport Coupe, followed by '57 Bel Air Sport Coupe (283 fuelie) which he replaced a year later when he fell in love with the brand new white over turquoise, 348 Power Pack '58 Impala coupe in the showroom window at the old Doan Calhoun Chevrolet in center city Philadelphia. Then my folks got married and my mom just couldn't handle the Impala's power: she couldn't launch it without putting down two 20-foot long strips of rubber! Dad traded his baby, straight-up, on a new 1960 Corvair 700 coupe. Mom COULD handle that! He even put belts in her mother's new 1965 Chevy II 4-door when she got it on New Year's Eve, 1964. From there on out, every car my folks bought had lap belts all around, but he did put shoulder harnesses in a couple of cars. Since I got my license, I've added lap belts and shoulder harnesses to several Corvairs. To me, safety wins out over originality every time.
@@corvairjim1 I’m a purist. But safety trumps originality. Therefore I would replace any single chamber master cylinders with a dual chamber master cylinder. In the US, all cars were required to have dual chamber master cylinders, starting with a 1967 model year.
The '60's must have been a really cool time to experience. Like Steve-O, I was born in '64, so my memories of experiencing the'60's is limited. But, man! There was some awesome cars then! Can you imagine walking into a Chevy dealership and seeing the brand new corvair on display? How radically different from anything previously on the road and how small compared to the '59 of the previous year! Or seeing beautiful brand new '60 impala with a tri-power "W" engine and a 4-speed sitting in the lot, glistening in the sun, that could be had for under 3 grand! Banners in the windows, drinking complimentary coffee from a cup with a Chevy logo on it, the salesman handing you a free Chevrolet yard stick to take home....
It was a family event to go to the Chevy store and see the new models. Now, cars come and go with little fan fare. People are too busy with there phone to spend time with family like that or talk to a co-worker about the exciting time spent checking out the new things Chevy had to offer. It's sad....how far we have fallen by not enjoying the simple pleasures of life rather than frantically searching for the next thrill.
Yes, awesome cars back then. However, I still remember tune ups ever 5k to 10k miles. Lucky if tires lasted 25k and ball joints and shocks also. Rust, rust, and more rust.Your car was unique if it lasted to 100k miles.
@@jimc3688 your right.
@@xfactorautomotive1496 My 2013 Corolla 5spd with 140k still with ordinal brakes, plugs, and exhaust. 🤞
It's amazing that back then you could literally order a car to EXACTLY how you want it. Rather than now with the cut and dry "option" packages most manufacturers have
The problem with the old fashion way of doing it was it also made it easier for the car makers to hurry up and screw up your order. An army acquaintance from the 70s bought a 1972 “Heavy Chevy” new. He told me that he never ordered it with tilt steering, but got it anyway. I can’t remember whether he was charged for it or not.
I know this car is scrap...but the fact that the vent window still opens is so amazing..bck whn cars were cars
When my dad gave his 50’ Chev to my oldest brother, he bought a 58’ Impala. It seemed so modern compared to the old 50’ Chev. Cars changed a lot during that decade. I remember those cranks on the No draft vent window
Loved those "no draft" windows...wish they were still used on all cars.
@@user-zw4sf9uv8iSounds like when guys with 5.0.Fox-body Mustangs would choose me up in my warmed-over '66 Corvair. Remember the old line, "When you least expect it, expect it"? Exactly.
@@corvairjim1 oh yah I know they can perform I got a ride in one and was impressed at the pull and it was not the monza one just regular and it was lively as can be power to weight excellent
Steve, I believe that little sprinting animal on the side emblem is an IMPALA, not a Gazelle. Hence the name for the car.
Aaaaaaactualy🤓. That emblem is in fact meant to symbolize a leaping African Antelope.. Which is indeed, an Impala. 👇👇
"The Impala name was first used for the full-sized 1956 General Motors Motorama show car that bore Corvette-like design cues, especially the grille. It was named Impala after the graceful African antelope, which was used as the car's logo."
Wiki....
Impala, gazelle, antelope are pretty much interchangeable.
Let me settle this......Chevy Antelope.....taaa daaaa....😎
Steve hates animals , never expect accuracy.
@@W33DwasherME and I hear that they make a wicked Rob Roy.
Steve, you must have the most extensive collection of factory automotive literature and brochures... It's very cool that you're able to present the period literature for each car you go over. Love your channel! Keep up the great work!
Awesome Jeff lmao
@tylerleonard4007. Try Getting Out Of Your LONLEY ROOM And Going To A REAL CAR SHOW. To See Loved And Cared For Cars And Talk To The Owners That RESTORED Them. Instead Of Looking At Rusted Out, WRECKED And Neglected Piles Of JUNK Covered In Pine Needles. You Might Like That A LOT MORE...
Dad bought a used black 1960 4dr Bel Air in 1962 when he was in the Air Force and we took it to Germany and four times across the States. It was a factory A/C car and had the unusual Turboglide transmission which you really didn't mention. I think it was a rarely picked option. Dad use to win bets all the time that people couldn't tell when it shifted , sort of like a modern CVT transmission I would think. Unfortunately a drunk pulled out in front of Dad on Hwy 40 in 1968, on his way back from work, and it totaled the old girl. My first car though was also a 1960 but an Impala 2dr hdtp w/283, and Powerglide.
Good morning 🇺🇸
Morning ☕️☀️
Morning buddy.
Evening 🌆😅
In 1961, Mom and Dad traded in their leaky, '56 Plymouth Belvedere for a used, bare bones, 1960 Chevy Brookwood wagon to accommodate our growing family. Had the 283 cid V8 with that weird Powerglide transmission.
When the car was only 6 years old, and me being a little boy, I was standing on the back floor watching my Dad drive. I fell through the rusted floor, and the only thing that saved me from going completely through to the road below was the rubber floor covering and me hanging over the back of the front seat! I remember my Mom screaming like it was yesterday! Later, it was discovered that the whole underside was rusted out horribly - and my parents had no idea it was this bad.
My mom had a 1960 Chevrolet station wagon. I barely remember it. My mom wasn't too crazy about it, especially since it was a 3 on the tree with a 283. What I do remember was my parents going down to the nearest Rambler dealership and buying a brand new 1963 Rambler Ambassador right off of the station wagon showroom floor and my mom loved it. They traded the 1960 Chevy wagon in for the 63 baby blue Ambassador. The incredible twist in the story is, 50 years later my brother actually found that Rambler Ambassador that my family bought, and now he is restoring it.
Watching the front offset crash between a 59 Impala and something like an 04 Impala really made me appreciate how far we've come and how much more we get in even the basic beater like the Honda I was passenger in during a head on accident. The driver, an ex girlfriend, had again taken her uncool belt off and I had just reached over and put it back on then whamm! Everyone walked away although she smacked the mirror. Other driver had a siezure but survived the removal of a brain tumor so win win win I guess.
My father in law had a mild hot rod 1960 Impala convertible. It had a 283 4 bbl, dual glass packs and a continental kit. Nice running and sounding cruiser. I have a thing for the b body Chevy’s as my current car is a 66 Caprice 2 dr. sport coupe with #’s matching 396. Bone stock, idles smooth as silk and super fun to drive.
Yup..the one with the straight angle fins..59s' had a curve to them with oval style taillights I believe...did I get that right Steve??
An Impala is the animal featured, a gazelle is a different animal.
My uncle had a 1962 light green with a white convertible top with a 283 I think, three on the tree,dual exhaust, it also had the hand cranked vent windows, which I thought were pretty cool! I wish that I had all the cars that showed up at our house as a kid! I’d have a pretty cool collection!
Used to see these and flattops rolling every day while waiting for the bus.
Mr. B. Here ! ☕️☕️🍳🥩🍩 Thank you Steve ! Morning Mags
Just imagine if she'd let you have your own account. You'd never have to waste the time identifying yourself as Mr. B everyday. Everyone would just know because it would be your username.
Good morning 🇺🇸
@@jeffreycarleton1535 👍☕️ good morning sir ; have a good day !
Great video, this is the way to start an early Sunday morning
Morning Steve...enjoy your vacation
impala beautiful cars
Such a beauty back in its day. Hope you get well soon Steve. You are missed.
Dad owned a 61 convertible black, with red interior, 283 power glide! In 63 Mom surprised him with an,SS Ember red, with black interior dual quad, 4spd , 409, 4:10 or 4:11 posi/LSD! He raced it at Islip speedway! I was just four years old but remember seeing numbers painted on the windshield on the ride home! They sold it and purchased a 1964 Chevelle Malibu 327/300 hp 4 spd 4:10 posi bench seat Dark Blue with light blue interior! Mom loved that car, better than the 409! She said the 409 was scary!
What a radical design change between 60 and 61. I remember a white 61 impala 409 racing at Englishtown in the 60's . Most times, if he got beat off the line, he'd chase them down and pass them by mid track, it was wicked on the top end!
@@fishgeralding9224 yes,
I was thinking that very thought this morning, as my great Grandfather had a 58 ,and how different the 59 was from that , I prefer the 60 to the 59. The 61 was a drastic change in body style from the 60, the 62 I love, my uncle had one of those. I was only three when Dad got his SS 409 in 1963, I was four when they sold it to a guy that had money, he paid Dad more for the car, than Mom and Dad had paid for it at the dealership, because he said the way the car was ordered that it would be worth big money down the road, that guy was smart! I saw a car like Dads fetch 70,000 dollars on Mecum auctions one day!
Pretty good considering Mom paid 3800 and change in 63 for it!
I went to Englishtown in 1965, and remember standing behind the starting line with my Dad, it was nighttime, and the Hurst Hemi under glass was making his exhibition passes ! I was only five, but I remember! All those flashbulbs going off from people taking pictures!
It’s a shame all those places have been closed down!
So much history bulldozed!
Thankfully, we still have the memories! It was a cool story you tell about that 61 409!
Thanks for the reply!
I remember seeing an old 61 409 running at National speedway in 1969, it was partially painted blue ,and partially in primer.
The guy made it to the finals
It was running against a 69 Dodge Dart, but he broke out on the top end, ran too fast and lost! I remember my Dad rooting for him! Good old days! Sorry for being so long winded! LOL!
@@jeffreycarleton1535 I'm waiting to hear twilight zone music. Lol I saw the Hemi under glass car, at night, Englishtown! I went there often with my older brothers when I was 8 to 11 years old, 64-67. I couldn't tell you the year, but 65 sounds about right. In 2000 I picked of a 1969 Dart GTS when I was living in sw Florida. Numbers matching 340 x block and heads, 4 speed. The car was in really good shape. No rot in the floors, or trunk floor. Just the usual rust around the rear wheel openings, bottom of doors, one rocker corner, and the bottom rear of the fenders. It wasn't bad , small holes. The engine and transmission were worn out, but both rebuildable. I had the transmission rebuilt, abd I rebuilt the engine myself, of course with the aid of a machine shop. Lol 30 over, stock compression ratio 10.5:1. Updated msd ignition system etc. The best internals I could find. Headers, edlebrock 750 carb Yada Yada Yada. Put a new 8 3/4 cone style posi from direct connection. I restored it stem to stern, inside and out. Custom mixed my own version of hemi orange, added some xerrallic pearl to make it pop like a bass boat. Lol I blocked the body to perfection, way straighter than from the factory. The car was nasty fast, scared the crap outa many a grown man in it. Lol Just had 14 inch cragars,, with L60 tires. We did trailer it up to Bradenton one weekend and slapped a set of rims and slicks from my buddies maverick on it. It was a test and tune weekend and I did 5 passes. Wound up cracking the cowel panel on both side, where it meets the A pillars, had to fix that. Most folks say bs when I reveal what times and speeds I ran, and I was shocked when I read my time slips! I'll say this, I think it most certainly would have smoked any stock big block with slicks. Anyhow, I had to sell it around 2014 due to circumstances beyond my control. I had a ton of fun in that weekend toy! How's that for loooong winded. Lol
My next door neighbors' older son had one in the late '60s. I can remember seeing it with the hood open, and saying that I could see the engine. At that point in my life, all I knew was the round air filter housing - I'm not sure if I realized yet that there was more to an engine. Probably I was too short to see anything but the air filter...
I was brought home in a 62 Nova ll. Fortunately I became a MoPar nut but I like impalas.
Wow I always thought the term “Little old lady from Pasadena” was from the 1964 Beach Boys song or the Dodge advertising campaign from 1964! Interesting to see it being used as early as 1960! I wonder if that author was the first to use that phrase.
My dad had a 59 impala, 2 door hardtop ,348, 4 speed, tri power,,,,,,i still remember when he pulled the tri power out cuz he cud never get it tuned correctly lol,,,,so he dropped in a 4 barrel intake w a quad....great times!!!!
Gazelles and Impalas are both antelopes big whoop! He just does that to see if we’re paying attention!
I missed it! I failed!
The sample illustration in the brochure is a Sport Sedan, which was what GM called their 4-door hard-tops in the late fifties to late sixties.
Also, a 2-door post was available for the 1961 model Impala. I've never seen one on a 59-60 Impala though.
I love the flat top/bubble top era.
Really like that trim of the Impala and the jet trim on the sides.
Yesterday black hair, today back came the gray.
I'm gittin' a refund on my Grecian Formula. They've stopped using lead acetate. Lately I've been feeling light headed. Man, that's heavy!
HRH Steve will always rule the junkyard! All Hail
Ber-NARD-STON !!!!! WOOOOO
Get well soon Steve!!!
We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you soon
My sister and her husband bought a 1960 Impala 4-door sedan in Suntan Copper and Fawn Beige circa 1968 as a second car for their family. It was one of those "family-friendly cars" kinda like the one you're showing, only it was still in one piece at the time!
Thanks Steve. Get well soon.
That X frame was quite a flexi flyer! Made for some exciting launches when on the strip!
I like how the documentation implied that you had to fight for what you wanted - pushing the concept of dealing and negotiating making the customer feel like they were doing something - unlike these days.
Yeah Steve, my uncle got one new, a '60 copper metallic 4 door sedan. I have a picture somewhere of my dad sitting on the hood if it. Such style and looks that we'll never see again. Keep 'er goin' Brother!
Man I remember someone in my neighborhood had one of those! I was a kid back then in the mid 70s. His was in beautiful condition! But yes they where all over! Very popular car!
I have a 2 door Biscayne. We installed air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20” rims and an LT-1. We built it on a rotisserie.
i have Biscane in this year with Power glide, Power brakes and Power steering, but only the 6cyl, i do like the style of the day
I have the NOMAD wagon.
Gorgeous cars! I had a turquoise coupe. It reminded me of a jet. Loved the gauge cluster. Too bad it was a total rust bucket...seriously, the roof was rusting out!
The 2nd Car I Owned Was A $50 Buck Beauty 1960 Chevy Sedan In The Late 60's, With A Completely Rotted Away Floor With One Side Frame Broken. And You Could Feel The Body HUMP Up And Down A Little As You Drove Down The Highway. We Were Wild And Crazy Kids In Our Late Teens And It Was A Memorable BEATER Indeed...
Thoughts and prayers, Steve.
¡Buenos dias Esteban! 🏎
Good Morning Ladies and Gents ! 🇺🇸
Good morning 🇺🇸
@@jeffreycarleton1535good morning
A mate from school's parents had a '59 Impala in dark purple - so exotic to see a Chev in Australia in the early '80s! I loved how incredibly low and wide it looked, especially compared to cars from just a year before, and I always preferred the sideways teardrop taillights over the '60's separate round lenses.
Same here. Always loved the look of the '59 just a little more. The laid over fins really made it something to look at.
Morning Steve 😁 I hope you're having a good one big dog I just wanted to thank you for all your 😎 videos and your incredible knowledge of cars, I just wanted to let you know that yours is one of my favorite shows on RUclips.
Good morning, Steve, and happy Sunday. I wonder if you use some type of erasable ink in the magazines that are used in the videos ? I know there are folks out there who collect all types of automotive literature, I'm guessing you may well be one of those folks. Some of the printed stuff you show could be art itself. Either way, have a great day. Thank you for the videos.
Another great review, Steve! Many thanks from Ohio.
Shame the back end with the big fins and six lights was missing!
Nobody does content like this better than Steve. Looking forward to your return when you're back on your feet!
I'm eating pasta for breakfast , gimme some of that lifter valley parmesan cheeze pleaze
My buddy had a 60 Impala with the 348. He awapped the engine to a 409. He won many races with it. ( he never told anyone about the change)
This was another good episode im in western Massachusetts and its hard to find bone yards with classics these days have to check this place out..
Steve, I love these cars to the point that I have one in the garage for almost the past 40 years ! Mine is a mild custom BelAir. Thanks again for another cool video.
I had a 60 Bel Air that I sold too cheap. 35 years ago and I should have kept it. Great dash and body styling
Another great vid Steve!
BTW, you should get yourself some merch to sell.
Please make a series fixing up the hemi police car.
Steve is one smart Manufacturing PHD.
Great piece Steve enjoyed!
good looking 4 door.
I never knew about that wheel hop strut...
Those were great cars
Steve thanks I remember all of these as a kid my father had all too much to list lol fastest ot of all 71 mustang worked Cleveland 4sp pinned me to seat really good 👍
I prefer the front end and the tear drop rear lights on the 59..... get well soon Steve
Another great informative video from Steve mags....missing only the requisite gouge at motor trend...lol
I would have that small block thats in there, along with those manifolds. But the heads, not so much. Ive never trusted those pressed in studs.
Just put in screw-in studs.
Had a 66 Bicayne, 250 six, ran fine but leaked oil. Carried a case of Canadian Tire "Nugold" oil in the trunk! A roomy tank!
Back in the mid-80s I had a '62 with the 348 W engine and Powerglide that we swapped out for a TH400. What a RIPPER! That thing could lay rubber for an entire block before taking off.
Where are you Steve, missing your knowledge mate?
Thank you Steve
Steve, I hope you're feeling ok, mang!
Easy to see why the '60s was the decade off the muscle car when Chevy gave Impala owners the invitation to soup up those bad boys. Awesome and fascinating how nimble Chevy could be in the styling department, too, the '60 bore zero resemblance to the '58, tho' I liked that car as a little kid, our first family car because it was a wedding present to my parents from my grandparents in Detroit and Granddad was career GM in the accounting department.
Good stuff!
Morning Steve I hope you're doing well brother we need you back
The 4dr on the top of the brochure is indeed a 4dr hardtop. Sport Sedan is Chevrolet-speak for the 4dr hardtop.
The 2dr post was not available on the Impala and no hardtops were available on the Biscayne.
BTW.....those crank venti-panes were standard on all full-size GM products.
Did you poison katie with that gas station crap food she was chewing on yesterday
My uncle Jim in the San Diego area bought a 1959 Impala two door sport coupe with the 348 and tree speed transmission new for a family car. When was five years old he replaced it with another one but kept the '59 for a work car. When his youngest son was in high school he used to take the car to the local drag strip and do pretty good with it. I think my uncle kept it until 1969 when they bought another family car and he kept the '64 impala for work and sold the '59 off.
We "Baby Boomers" from 1964 has always been confusing. No other generation covers 20 years. You and I could not walk in and buy a 1960 or even 1970 cars, we could walk in in 1970 with our parents the "Silent or Greatest Generation." But we were 6 years old. 😃
Would have been a great car at one time. It's not much good now maybe some parts.😢
I did once see a 2 door 60 Brookwood wagon in the sale corral at a Skips show lake county Ill back in the 90s , actually looked like it could be restored
The seller hyped that you could make your own 60 Nomad out of it . I remember another 60 4 door project that VooDoo Larry brought to 1 of his cruise nights . These frames were quite flexible and this car was equipped with low rider hydraulics like many of his 50s customs . He was screwing around launching it with the LF up and RR down when everyone heard a crack like a phone pole snapping . It was the huge windshield which now had a top to bottom diagonal crack
Look closely at the cylinder heads and notice that the passenger side head has valve rotaters on every valve, and the driver side has NO rotaters on the valves.
The rockers? Yeah someone salvaged them... Along with the carb/upper and lower intake manifolds
Now it's the Flat top body style.
My buddies dad has a 60 Chevy he bought new with a 348, 4 speed, and posi 3.70 rearend.
That was americas car in 60 and 61, maybe 4-door w/ 283 was the most popular. I’m a Ford guy but I love the Impalas 62-63..
I know this one is a re-run of a previous one you did, and I tried to get the VIN (it was almost in sight when you did the interior footage).
No VIN, can't win, but can be figured out: 0 for 1960 model year, 18 for Impala V8, 39 for four door sports sedan, maybe T for Tarrytown, NY assembly (closed in 1996) or J for Janesville, WI assembly (closed in 2009), S for St. Louis, MO assembly (closed in 1986), among other codes and the rest is the production sequence.
No tag, can't brag, but could be 60 for 1960 model year, 1839 for Impala four door sports sedan, one of the letter codes above for assembly plant, 841, 842 or 843 for Blue interior trim, possible 502A for Horizon Blue exterior paint, among other codes.
Did he already do this car once and re-reviewed it, or is it a re-upload?
@@LongIslandMopars Re-run.
@@googleusergp I thought the car looked familiar. Thanks.
@@LongIslandMopars It's a newer one, as Mr. Magnante is sporting the "code 15 Platinum" versus "code 19 Starlight Black" 'do. LOL.
@@googleusergp So same car but a new video about it? He must be slipping in his platinum years....
really like those big chevys
Now, it's a limp ala
😆🙃😂😁!!!
The ventwindows could have been even motorized in some cadillacs!?
Not to mention some Oldsmobiles, Buicks and even Pontiacs
I would love to have that molding
From 58-66, my dad worked for a company that required extensive travel. In return, they provided a new company car every two years. He started with a weird yellow and green (company colors) 1958 Chevrolet Del Ray, bare bones but with a car phone and giant antenna. This was followed by three white Chevrolet Biscayne 4dr sedans (1960, 1962 and 1964). Collectively, these were the four ugliest (no offense Chevy fans) cars that ever sat on our driveway. My mom had two Pontiacs during this time (a purple/white 1956 Chieftain coupe and a blue/white 1960 Star Chief Vista 4dr. hardtop) that were gorgeous. In 1966, my dad took a job with a new company that issued Oldsmobile company cars, starting with a green 1966 Dynamic 88 with automatic transmission, a/c, radio, power steering and comfortable seats. We had arrived!!!
My mother once dated a man who drove a '64 Biscayne. No options, very bare-bones. A dull-looking car that was nevertheless well-maintained.
The '60 sedans are pretty slick, I have a '60 Bel Air sedan. At a glance it looks like a coupe...
I'd like to have that gauge cluster. That would be nice for a custom build
Grandparents bought a new 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood wagon, if memory serves. Kind of a turquoise color, no two tone.
Im gonna say the name Impala is in the top ten of all great car names. And Corvette. And E-Type for some reason.... the rest are up to you.