1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 348

This 1961 Chevrolet Impala convertible was initially delivered to Fowlie Motor Sales in Calgary, Canada, and is one of 1,539 Canadian-market convertibles produced for the model year. The car was refurbished before it was relocated to Sweden in 2010, and it has been fitted with a replacement 348ci V8. Specified from the factory in Seafoam green over green vinyl upholstery, the car is equipped with a black soft top, a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, MagnaFlow mufflers, and 14″ steel wheels with polished covers. Other details include power steering and brakes, a power-adjustable front bench seat, power windows, and an aftermarket sound system with an Alpine head unit and trunk-mounted amplifiers. This Impala is now offered with documentation from Vintage Vehicle Services as well as Swedish registration. Finished from the factory in Seafoam Green, the car was refinished during the work under prior ownership. It has a black soft top, chrome bumpers, and a recessed tail panel. Dings and imperfections are reported. Steel 14″ wheels wear polished covers and are mounted with whitewall tires. The car is equipped with power steering and power-assisted drum brakes. The cabin houses a power-adjustable front bench and a rear bench that have been reupholstered in two-tone green. The aftermarket sound system incorporates an Alpine head unit mounted below the dashboard and amplifiers located in the trunk. Appointments include vent windows, power windows, and a heater. The two-tone steering wheel sits ahead of a horizontal 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 23k miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The seller states that the hand controls shown in the gallery will be removed prior to the sale. The 348ci was replaced under prior ownership and has been fitted with a replacement alternator and power steering pump as well as a 2.5″ dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers. The engine stamping is shown above. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Documentation from Vintage Vehicle Services shows production information and statistics, and it notes that the car was one of 118 produced with a 250-horsepower 348ci V8. The vehicle is being sold on its Swedish registration, which serves as an ownership document in Sweden.

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