1960 hardtop Impala, 348 power

daryle · Addicted!

1960 hardtop Impala, 348 power

68sd · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

1960 IMPALA - $1900 (NORTH NANAIMO)

Date: 2011-05-27, 8:13PM PDT
Reply to: sale-xx2av-2407048250@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

4 DOOR HARD TOP
348 BIG BLOCK ENGINE
POWER STEERING; POWER BRAKES
call 250 714 3473

Location: NORTH NANAIMO
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

That is pretty cool, Mr. Wright who lived across the street from us had one like this with the Vista Roof when I was a kid. It was Yellow and white. I never thouight about it having a big block but I suppose it could have. It was sweet, almost like a Cadillac to me then.

sixtywagon · Uber Guru

My buddy called him and is gonna get some more pics. He Loves the 59-60 chevs. I got told about a running/driving 60 poncho vista, for $4500 this weekend. Don't really need another car around here right now though.

Marky Mark · Addicted!

Can somebody tell me realistically how much worse the fuel economy would be with this motor versus a mild 283 2 bbl?

Elroy · Poncho Master!

come come now buddy are you sure you really care ? Just think of the adrenaline rush that big block will give you and the excitement about having a 348 care ??

65sssd · Poncho Master!

Marky Mark wrote:
Can somebody tell me realistically how much worse the fuel economy would be with this motor versus a mild 283 2 bbl?

12 instead of 20 MPG. I'm not sure any BB will get 20 unless you have tall gears, a light foot , and flat land.

Marky Mark · Addicted!

Thats what i thought-that motor is just so nice to look at though. I havent been able to get through to the guy for a couple days though.

Pontiacanada · A Poncho Legend!

Elroy wrote:
Just think of the adrenaline rush that big block will give you and the excitement about having a 348 care ??

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Marky Mark · Addicted!

Nailhead, are you the gentleman I bought the 60 chev brookwood from in Saskatchewan this spring?

Marky Mark · Addicted!

I remember that engine bay pic you sent me! (then checked your profile that said you were from Krydor!)
The 60 is up on jackstands and torn apart already. The engine was too far gone (it was a 61 block) so Ive been snooping around for a replacement. I'd love to use this hardtop as a loaner but the guy never answers his phone. We'll see I guess!
All's well though.

Marky Mark · Addicted!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkrahn/5557439718/in/set-72157626343526702/

Heres a few pics of her arrival home!

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Click this-

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkrahn/5557439718/in/set-72157626343526702/

chevy4ever · Addicted!

I am curious if this is one of my dads cars. The first car was his first bought new from Oshowa. It was a 60 Impala 4dr ht,tri-power 3-speed manual. It was white with red interior.He left that one in Powell River. The second car he bought in the 80s was a 6 cylinder with 2sp glide, white with red interior. I built a 348 with a Qjet carb and bolted to a 2sp glide kept the generator power steering and brakes factory added a clear dist. cap. I put short turbo mufflers under it which sounded good. When mom died he sold it cheap. I am not sure who bought it but it was sold from Salmon Arm in about 1992 - 1993. The car in Naniamo looks like it. If anybody knows more about this car, let me know.

degodoug · Addicted!

chevy4ever wrote:
I am curious if this is one of my dads cars. The first car was his first bought new from Oshowa. It was a 60 Impala 4dr ht,tri-power 3-speed manual. It was white with red interior.He left that one in Powell River. The second car he bought in the 80s was a 6 cylinder with 2sp glide, white with red interior. I built a 348 with a Qjet carb and bolted to a 2sp glide kept the generator power steering and brakes factory added a clear dist. cap. I put short turbo mufflers under it which sounded good. When mom died he sold it cheap. I am not sure who bought it but it was sold from Salmon Arm in about 1992 - 1993. The car in Naniamo looks like it. If anybody knows more about this car, let me know.

Good morning..... I remember seeing a car very, very similar to this car in Powell River a number of years ago. It sat in a driveway outside in the weather for what seemed like forever. When I saw this listing, I emailed the owner and asked him if it had come from Powell River and he said yes it did.........hope this helps..........(pm sent)........Doug.

Elroy · Poncho Master!

a friend had the exact same 4 door in Three Hills, white, red interior, 348 that big wraparound back window, and i think it had air and power windows. He sold it at his business auction for 2500

chevy4ever · Addicted!

none of dads cars had air or power windows low miles the thing that stands out are the chrome skirts. he had them done at Kelowna

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Marky Mark wrote:
Can somebody tell me realistically how much worse the fuel economy would be with this motor versus a mild 283 2 bbl?

Hobby cars are not rated by "miles per gallon" Its smiles per mile wink

chevy4ever · Addicted!

If I remember this it was about 17-19 miles to a gallon. the car is about 4500lbs. the torque is nothing of a 283 2bbl;. It would lift the front end like you would not believe. And would rev faster than a 327. If you have never owned a W motor...you will never know what it's like.

chevy4ever · Addicted!

IF someone would post more pics Icould give a good history on this car It was stored in dads shop for 10 years. body and paint done in 1982. Never Liked the crushed velvet .Radio is cool takes a min. but is good.

Elroy · Poncho Master!

Why can't you post some more pics ? We would all love to see them !

Marky Mark · Addicted!

I have tried the number probably 20+ times to no avail-who knows, the car may be gone already. The first and only time I spoke with him he said his parents wanted it out of their yard! Keep us updated if any info emerges.