1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible "Frame Off with AC & Original V-8"

1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible "Frame Off with AC & Original V-8" Spectacular Looking & Driving Chevy with 283cid V-8. 4bbl. ower Pak! 4670 Miles since frame-off restorationExterior Color: Tuxedo Black (Paint code 900)Interior Color: Red & WhiteConvertible Top: BlackConvertible Boot: Red Padded Dash: RedEngine: 283cid V-8. with 4 bbl. dual exhausts. and Power-Pak heads (rated at 230 HP)Transmission: Powerglide Automatic Rear axle ratio: 3:08Mileage: 4670 (mileage since complete body-off-the-frame restoration) Serial Number: 11867J100663 There is an extensive amount of copy and specifications in this auction. Please scroll all the way down to the end of the copy to see approximately 75--80 Hi-Definition Digital photos. Please. do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve" just call us at 954-873-6495 and we can discuss money. the car. a trade. or whatever is on your mind. Serial Number: 11867J100663IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: In 1961 they did not stamp the last 6 digits of the VIN number on the motor except on Corvettes. The date casting code is correct for 1961. The engine code stamped on the pad of the motor is D R which is correct for a 283 4-bbl carb engine & the heads have the "SNOWFLAKE" which indicates "POWER-PAK" Cylinder Heads. hence 230 Horsepower Here is the Serial Number or VIN number decoded: 1=196118=Impala V-867=Convertible BodyJ=Manufactured in the Janesville. Wisconsin Plant100663=Production Number The complete SS Trim Package which includes all SS Emblems on the body of the car. The SS Spinners & Emblems. and the interior SS Grab Bar were added to this car by a dealer. Cost including labor to have this done professionally ranges between $1800-$2000. The SS TRIM WAS ADDED TO THIS CAR. IT WAS NOT AN SS FROM THE FACTORY. IT WAS AN IMPALA. Back in 1961 if you wanted to order the SS Trim package when you ordered your car. the SS Trim option was only $63. 10 However there was a "CATCH". In order to receive the SS Trim package you also were required to order a ton of other options which when added up. were more than the cost of your average Corvette. MSRP of an SS Convertible would range in price from a low of $4100 to a high of OVER $5000. Required were either the 348 or 409 Engine. A padded dash. Narrow white wall tires. Sintered Metallic Brakes. A Posi-traction rear end. 4/Speed transmission. and a 7000RPM Sun Tach that came in a box and was usually mounted to the steering column by the delivering Chevrolet Dealership. So how many TOTAL SS or Super Sport Impalas were produced in 1961-the 1st year of the Super Sport??? My sources which are excellent tell me a total of 453 SS Impalas were made in 1961 and the vast majority were hardtops. Only a mere handful of Impala SS Convertibles were produced in 1961. That explains why a 348/305HP Solid lifter camshaft. 4/speed convertible was on the market back in 2012 for almost $150. 00. and I was told the car was sold for approximately $140. 00. and in my opinion. I think the car was well worth it considering the rarity. Of the 453 SS cars made. only 142 were made with the 409 Engine when production was halted!The reason for this was Chevy was having a serious issue with the cylinder heads warping. so production was halted and wasn't begun again until 1962 when the warping cylinder head problems were corrected. This magnificent Tuxedo Black convertible can be bought for a fraction of what you would have to pay for a documented 348 solid lifter. nbsp;4/speed car or an even rarer and much more expensive 409 4/speed solid lifter car. It is believed that LESS than 15 Super Sport Convertibles were produced with these engine and transmission options. some say ONLY 10. others believe it is 12 but almost everyone agrees that at the very most 15 were made and here are the facts of ownership of a high performance 348 or 409 between 1960. 1961 and 1961. I owned a 1960 348/335HP 4/speed Impala in 1960 and I blew up 3 Cylinder Blocks (could not be rebuilt) One of my best friends had a high-performance solid lifter Impala SS Coupe in 1961. Luby Chevrolet replaced 2 blocks under warranty. but the 3rd block was on the wallet of his Dad. hence the car was sold at the end of 1961. In 1962 I owned and Campaigned a 409 Black SS ("Black Thunder. sponsored by Jim Rathmann Chevrolet in Melbourne. FL) and when I scattered my 6th engine in less than a year. I sold the car with a 7th replacement block in the car. My point is. should you find a 1961 SS Coupe or Convertible with either the 348 or the 409 High-performance motor. 4/speed transmission. I seriously doubt of it has its original factory block. These engines were notorious for breaking rods. spinning bearings. heavy oil consumption. wiping out crankshafts. cracking cylinder walls. dropping valves. breaking valve springs and warping cylinder heads. If stuck in a heavy traffic jam and it was a 90 degree day. your 404/409 would be sure to overheat. It happened to me countless times. I just had to pull over. wait for the engine to cool down and the traffic to thin out. either that or ruin yet another motor! I was fortunate due to my relationship with Jim Rathmann who was like an Uncle to me. to have met on several occasions. Zora Arkus Duntov (and his wife Elfie). Ed Cole who was National Sales Manager of Chevrolet and went on to hold a much higher position in General Motors and Bruce Crower (Crower Camshafts & Pistons) and all three told me that the best engine ever offered in a passenger car or a Corvette from the reliability and dollar per pound performance was the 283/230 HP engine. which is just what came with this car. This car starts up the 1st time. every time and is EXTREMELY reliable and gets pretty good gas mileage. about 23mpg on the highway and 14-16 mpg in the City. You can run regular or mid-grade gas. but I prefer the hi-test because it burns cleaner and gives the car a tad better performance. The basic 348/250hp engine with a 4bbl carb and duals does produce 20 more Horsepower than the 283/230hp engine but the 348 and the 409 were truck motors before Chevy started using them in passengers cars and they are HEAVY! They are often referred to as the "W" engine. They weigh approx. 300 pounds more than a 283 so the performance due to the weight factor is really even. additional added benefits are realized as soon as you drive this car compared to the same car with a 348 engine. there is 300 pounds less weight on the front end and this makes the 283 powered car a real joy to drive. it is quieter. it handles a lot better. it gets better gas mileage. it is far. far more reliable and easier to maintain and it accelerates as well as a 348/250hp car even though it's rated 20hp less. I have driven this car 70-75mph on the Florida Turnpike and it is indeed an absolute joy to drive. After driving the car. I parked it inside an air-conditioned garage and place flat cardboard knocked down boxes under the entire undercarriage and left the car parked for 3 days. When I started the car. I left it idle and warm up and backed the car off the cardboard flat boxes. there was no sign of any oil. gas. water or other fluids dripping or leaking from this car. This is most unusual as most 50 plus year old cars. even those restored. do leak something when driven and then parked. However. there is no guarantee that a leak or leaks could develope one day in the future. but none are apparent at this time. We removed the air cleaner and sprayed the outside of the Rochester quadrajet 4 barrell carb with a little brake cleaner to clean off the slight bit of grime that had accumated since the restoration was done and to also take a good photo of the carb. We dried the brake cleaner off (a slight bit of the cleaner reside remained and can be seen in the photo) and then started the car and let it idle for 10 minutes to make sure there were no fuel leaks from the carb or the fuel lines or fuel filter. there was no evidence of any fuel leaks anywhere on this car. nor is there any smell of any fuel leaks and we checked from the fuel tank all the way to the carb. This car idled for 10-15 minutes with the AC on and showed no tendency to run warm. a 348 or 409 engine never liked to idle in heavy traffic. especially with the AC on. The previous owner installed a battery cut-off switch on one of the battery terminals as he told me he never drove the car during the winter months or in any type of bad weather and would sometimes leave the car sit for 3-4 weeks at a time. but would start & run the car at least once a month. which is always a good idea. Also he put a gas protector like Stabil in his fuel tank every 6 months. ( another good maintenance step to follow. ) Here are just some of the great features of the magnificent Chevy Convertible. Power Steering Power Brakes Power Top Air-Conditioning: It features the new style air-conditioning vents & still retains the factory original controls inside the car with an original 60's period style Compressor for the correct engine compartment look. and it blows Ice Cold. Dual Exhausts Fender Skirts (I personally do not like the look of fender skirts on this car. mainly because when utilized they hide the beautiful SS Spinner Wheel Covers. The skirts are originals. not reproductions and will be wrapped in plastic inside a car cover which is included with this car. ) Red Color keyed safety seat belts (front & rear-two in the front & three in the rear) Red Padded Dash White wall steel belted radial tires Original Delco AM Radio (not working). NOTE. should you want a modern AM/FM Stereo/140W/CD Player with remotecontrol installed in the glove box or mounted neatly & carefully under the dash with a pair of qualitystereo speakers in their own enclosures installed under the seat facing rear. we can have it done for $399 installed which is our EXACT COST! No holes are drilled and no carpeting is cut or altered. Keys: There are 4 keys which come with this car. one of the keys is the 1961 Original GM key with "knock out stamped on the keys. When delivered. the original keys had a 4 digit code which was used to duplicate the keys. so Chevrolet wanted the owner to knock out this area and save the codes. otherwise. when you parked your car with a valet. anyone could copy down the code and have a duplicate key made to your car. The underside is beautifully finished with the correct red oxide primer and is in EXCELLENT condition. The Convertible top. top boot. interior. carpeting are excellent and the convertible top works perfect and has an excellent fit. notice the photos of the top and the windows all rolled up. you can see how really good the fit is. The trunk area is immaculate and the car has both trunk mats and floor mats. Carpeting is beautiful. The Chrome bumpers. mirrors. glass. and pot metal are also excellent. I found some small pitting on the chrome release control knob to move the front seat back & forth. we are trying to locate a replacement knob-this one works fine. The one on the car is most likely from 1961. If we can find one. it will be included with the sale of this car. The paint has a gorgeous deep shine that looks like you could put your hand inside the paint & and the body is excellent. The paint on the car which has multiple coats of the best modern day paint is far superior than what existed back in 1961. The fit on the car is fabulous. the doors open and close with ease and the hood. trunk. windows. etc. all align up as well as any car that was manufactured in America in 1961. I will admit that Mercedes Benz were in a class all by themselves when it came to fit and finish in 1961 and I think the same holds true today. of course the cost of a Mercedes back then and now reflects that you still get what you pay for in production automobiles. When this car was restored the odometer was set to zero so the mileage indicate is how many miles this car has been driven since restored. There are some very tiny scratches which cannot be seen in the photos which one would expect from driving a car almost 4700 miles on the highway or in the City. In my opinion it is nothing that would require repainting and they are too small to show up in photos. even with our high definition digital camera. The horn. turn signals. head lights. heater/defroster. wipers all work correctly. The clock does NOT work. If you so desire. you can send it off to one of the vintage clock restorers who advertise each month in Hemmings. The can fix the old mechanism or even better. replace the inner workings with a modern quartz movement and keep the outside all original and 1961 in appearance. Since restored. I don't think this car has spent a single night outdoors. so one should not considered buying a car like this unless you have a garage to keep it safe and dry. The prior owner acquired the car shortly after the restoration was completed. He has owned this car for the past 8 or 9 years and has driven the car approximately 4000 miles. The only reason he reluctantly decided to sell his car at this time is unfortunately due to very serious health issues. I had the pleasure of speaking with him on a couple of occasions. he is a real "car guy" and an absolute true gentleman. He did not have the copies of the mountain of bills & receipts for the restoration. so for that reason I didn't receive them with the car. but the condition of the car speaks for itself! This car was done right and that is why it still looks and runs as well as it does. several years after the restoration process was completed. I have seen cars restored that looked great for 2 or 3 years. but after the passage of time. various issues began to show up. not the case with this breathtaking Impala Convertible. All the floor pans and trunk pan are solid & in excellent condition! There is no such thing as a perfectly restored car that is 54 years old but I think this car will delight any car lover and car collector. It turns heads and causes a sensation where ever you drive it! Shipping: If you need help shipping this car in the U. S. or anywhere else in this world. I will be happy to put you in direct contact with Mary Olson who has been our sole shipping person for not only us. but for several of my friends who own car museums. She is honest. reliable. dependable and gives great personal service. She has arranged shipping for myself and several of my friends of more than 3000 cars over the past 10 years. EVERYTHING anyone might want to know about 1961 Chevrolet Specifications. and problem a lot of information most have no interest in reading. . so feel free to scroll down to see all the magnificent photos of this car!Model NumberBody/Style NumberBody Type & SeatingFactory PriceShipping WeightTotal ProductionImpala Series 1700 - Six-Cyl17694 dr Sedan - 6P$2. 903. 30 lbsNote 117394 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P$2. 623. 75 lbs17112 dr Sedan - 6P$2. 363. 45 lbs17372 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P$2. 973. 85 lbs17672 dr Convertible - 5P$2. 473. 05 lbsNomad Station Wagon Series 1700 - Six-Cyl17454 dr Nomad - 9P$2. 223. 35 lbsNote 117354 dr Nomad- 6P$2. 893. 85 lbsImpala Series 1800 - V-818694 dr Sedan - 6P$2. 973. 25 lbsNote 118394 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P$2. 693. 70 lbs18112 dr Sedan - 6P$2. 433. 40 lbs18372 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P$2. 043. 80 lbs18672 dr Convertible - 5P$2. 543. 00 lbsNomad Station Wagon Series 1800 - V-818454 dr Nomad - 9P$3. 993. 30 lbsNote 118354 dr Nomad - 6P$2. 963. 85 lbsNotes: 1. Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 452. 51. Sport Coupe = 177. 69. Sport Sedan = 174. 41. 4dr Station Wagon = 168. 35. 2dr Sedan = 153. 88. Convertible = 64. 24. There were 142 Super Sport models. Chassis DataModelWheelbaseOverall LengthWidthHeightFront TreadRear TreadTiresChevrolet119 in209. 3 in78. 4 in55. 5 in60. 3 in59. 3 in7. 50 x 14Chevrolet Station Wagon119 in209. 3 in78. 4 in55. 5 in60. 3 in59. 3 in8. 00 x 14 VIN NumbersSerial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number. the production sequence number. the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code. First Symbol - Year1 = 1961Second & Third Symbol - Series01 = Chevy II (4-cyl)14 = Impala SS (V-8)02 = Chevy II15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)04 = Chevy II Nova16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl)17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl)18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl)53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)08 = Corvette54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl)55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl)56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8)57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)13 = Impala SS (6-cyl)58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style11 = 2dr Sedan41 = 2dr Sedan15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P)45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)19 = 4dr Sedan47 = 2dr Sport Coupe27 = 2dr Sedan49 = 4dr Sedan35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P)67 = 2dr Convertible37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe69 = 4dr Sedan39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan70 = Sedan DeliverySixth Symbol - Assembly Plant(A) Atlanta. Georgia(L) Los Angeles. California(B) Baltimore. Maryland(N) Norwood. Ohio(F) Flint. Michigan(O) Oakland. California(G) Framingham. Massachusetts(S) St. Louis. Missouri(J) Janesville. Wisconsin(T) Tarrytown. New York(K) Kansas City. Missouri(W) Willow Run. MichiganLast Six Symbols - Production SequenceStarted at 100001 1961 Chevrolet Engine OptionsLocation Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head. Letter CodeEngineHorsepowerTorqueTransmissionCarburetorA6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAE6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAF6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAG6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAJ6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAK6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAM6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAP6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAR6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAS6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAT6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCAZ6-2351352173-Speed Manual1 BCB6-235135217Powerglide1 BCBE6-235135217Powerglide1 BCBG6-235135217Powerglide1 BCBH6-235135217Powerglide1 BCC8-2831702753-Speed Manual2 BCCD8-283170275Overdrive2 BCCF8-2832303003-Speed Manual4 BCCG8-283230300Overdrive4 BCCL8-2831702753-Speed Manual2 BCCM8-2832303003-Speed Manual4 BCD8-283170275Powerglide2 BCDB8-283230300Powerglide4 BCDK8-283170275Powerglide2 BCDM8-283230300Powerglide4 BCE8-283170275Turboglide2 BCEB8-283230300Turboglide4 BCEG8-283170275Turboglide2 BCEJ8-283230300Turboglide4 BCF8-3482503553& 4-Speed Manual4 BCFA8-3482803553& 4-Speed Manual3 - 2 BCFH8-348350 * #3643& 4-Speed Manual3 - 2 BCFJ8-348340 * #3623& 4-Speed Manual4 BCFL8-348305 +3553& 4-Speed Manual4 BCGD8-348305 * +3553& 4-Speed Manual4 BCGE8-348250355Powerglide4 BCH8-348250355Turboglide4 BCHA8-348280355Turboglide3 - 2 BCQ8-409380409Manual4 BCQA8-409409409Manual4 BCNotes:* High Lift Cam+ High Performance# Special High Performance1961 Chevrolet Impala OptionsCodeDescriptionPriceCodeDescriptionPrice-Air Cleaner--Six-Way Power Seat--Deluxe Air Conditioning w/ Heater--Four-Way Power Seat--Cool Pack Air Conditioning-324BPower Steering$75. 35675KPositraction Rear Axle$43. 05-Power Tailgate Window--Heavy-Duty Battery--Power Windows--Group A Body Equipment Package--Heavy-Duty Radiator--Group B Body Equipment Package--Manual Radio--Economy Carburetor--Push-Button Radio--Heavy-Duty Clutch--Heavy-Duty Rear Coil Springs--Crankcase Ventilation System--Deluxe Steering Wheel--Air Foam Front Seat Cushions (Biscayne/Brookwood)--Overdrive Transmission--Positive Engine Ventilation System--Powerglide Transmission--Dual Exhaust--Turboglide Transmission--Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan-685M4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)$188. 30-Optional Generator (3-types)--Wheel Covers--Tinted Windows (all glass)--Windshield Washers--Tinted Windshield--Two-Speed Electric Windshield Wipers & Washers--Shaded Rear Windows-590ATurbo-Fire V-8$236. 75101GDeluxe Heater$74. 25-Turbo-Thrust V-8--Recirculating Heater--Special Turbo-Thrust V-8--Padded Instrument Panel--Special Turbo-Thrust 340-hp V-8--Oil Filter--Super Turbo-Thurst V-8--Two-Tone Paint--Special Super Turbo-Thrust V-8-412JPower Brakes$43. 05588C8. 00 x 14 Whitewall Tires$35. 80Notes:- No Info Available at this TimeTransmission CodesTransmissionLocation3-Speed ManualStamped on rear face of upper right corner4-SpeedStamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover. Powerglide (Corvair)On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock. PowerglideStamped on the bottom of oil panPlant and Type Designation PrefixPlantTransmission TypeWWarner Gear4-SpeedSSaginaw3-Speed. Overdrive*CClevelandPowerglideBToledoPowerglide (Corvair)*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed. 3 = March. 04 = 4th. )Axle CodesLocation Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo. Chevrolet Gear and Axle. Buick. Oldsmobile. and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side. letters and numerals 3/16 in. high. 3 in. outboard of carrier. Codes - Non-LockingCodes - LockingRatioInspection CoverAA. BAAK. BK3. 5512 BoltAB. BBAM. BM. . 3610 BoltAW. BWAX. BX3. 0810 BoltFE. BEFH. BH3. 70- Paint Codes - Exterior ColorsColor Name / CodeColor ImageColor Name / CodeColor Image923 - Roman RedLucite® Code - 2931LHDulux® Code - 93-93037H912 - Jewel Blue MetallicLucite® Code - 4143LDulux® Code - 181-94696938 - Almond BeigeLucite® Code - 2964LDulux® Code - 93-93110920 - Fawn Beige MetallicLucite® Code - 4146LDulux® Code - 181-94697940 - Sateen Silver MetallicLucite® Code - 4023LDulux® Code - 181-94009914 - Midnight Blue MetallicLucite® Code - 4147L936 - Ermine WhiteLucite® Code - 4027LDulux® Code - 93-93774903 - Seafoam GreenLucite® Code - 4148LDulux® Code - 93-94296941 - Shadow Gray MetallicLucite® Code - 4027LDulux® Code - 181-93661917 - Seamist TurquoiseLucite® Code - 4149LDulux® Code - 93-94324948 - Honduras Maroon MetallicLucite® Code - 4034LHDulux® Code - 181-17182H925 - Corona CreamLucite® Code - 4151LDulux® Code - 93-94079915 - Twilight Turquoise MetallicLucite® Code - 4141LDulux® Code - 181-94695900 - Tuxedo BlackLucite® Code - #88LDulux® Code - 93-005905 - Arbor Green MetallicLucite® Code - 4142LDulux® Code - 181-94694NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel. under the hood. immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve). Paint Codes - Interior ColorsColor Name / CodeColor ImageColor Name / CodeColor ImageRedDuco® Code - 2967HNot AvailableDark Blue MetallicDuco® Code - 94693Not AvailableBlackDuco® Code - #44Not AvailableMedium Dark Fawn MetallicDuco® Code - 94677Not AvailableDark Gray MetallicDuco® Code - 93989Not AvailableMedium Green MetallicDuco® Code - 94694Not AvailableInca Silver MetallicDuco® Code - 94260Not AvailableMedium Turquoise MetallicDuco® Code - 94695Not AvailableDark Green MetallicDuco® Code - 94298Not AvailableMedium Blue MetallicDuco® Code - 94696Not AvailableDark Turquoise MetallicDuco® Code - 94350Not AvailableMedium Fawn MetallicDuco® Code - 94697Not Available Twenty First Century Auctions has been selling fine Late model sports cars. vintage and collectible cars on EBAYMOTORS since March of 2000 and we have a 100% feedback rating. Even in this very tough economic times where real estate has tumbled down a very steep hill. vintage cars. the real ones. the pedigreed cars in great restored or near perfect original condition continue to hold value and in most instances appreciate. Why not have fun with your money? . enjoy your life and know that when you wake up in the morning your dollars are still safe in your garage or warehouse and haven't evaporated into thin air I was privileged to be close friends with the late Jerry J. Moore from Houston. Texas. Jerry was a Real Estate Mogul and one of the largest owners of shopping centers in the world. Jerry was also an avid car collector and amassed one of the largest and best vintage car collections on the Planet. If Jerry told me once. he probably told me over 100 times. "In case you forgot. remember. "You will never see a Brinks truck at a funeral service or a Hearse with a luggage rack at a cemetery!" Car collecting is a family thing. everyone around the world admires and loves these great vintage and collectible cars. We have sold cars from Australia to Alaska. From China to Saudi Arabia. From Manhattan to Moscow. and the hobby keeps growing & expanding all the time. Collector car insurance is dirt cheap. about $250-$300 a year for a quality collectible like this. and you can also buy full coverage!They usu8ally require a garage and not more than 2500 miles a year put on the car. I recommend you only buy a car like this if you have a garage to keep it in. I always try and look for major flaws and mention them and try to point them out when I see something. Your welcome to come in person to inspect this car for yourself. hire anyone you like to come on your behalf. bring your Experts and magnifying glasses. see if you can find anything negative worth mentioning. we tried and couldn't find anything other than what we stated in the description. maybe you can? We have tried diligently to find any MAJOR flaws in the paint. body. interior. mechanical or electrical systems and have not been able to locate anything that we could list as a MAJOR problem in the description or that we haven't already mentioned. I truly believe there is NO such thing as a "PERFECT" old car or even a late model car that has been driven. WEARE NOT making such a claim. but this car comes close to perfection. ESPECIALLY when you consider it is FIFTY FOUR YEARS OLD ! We are urging you to PLEASE come and inspect the car in person. drive it or to hire an expert inspector to do this for you. AGAIN. Please do not ask us to recommend anyone. we want you to select & hire your own inspector. If you wish to schedule an appointment to see this car. please call me at 954-873-6495. We would appreciate at least a one-two day notice. The car is kept in garage in Boca Raton. Florida and is currently not being driven. it is started. driven a few miles if it's a beautiful SUNNY day and allowed to warm up at least once a week. This car is owned free and clear. After you speak with us on the phone. it is possible to have a faxed copy sent directly to you. We know this is a Platinum investment collectable car. it is foolish to invest your hard earned dollars in clones and fakes. this is a car that you can still drive & enjoy and will increase in value. not decrease in value. and if you chose to. you could drive it every day. We feel very strongly that a car like this will not only hold its value but in years to come will continue to appreciate. Please don't buy a Museum quality car like this unless you have a garage to store it inside. We do not think this car has ever been left outside. You can look at this car in bright outdoor sunlight or indoors under halogen or florescent light. it still looks spectacular. but don't take our word. PLEASE. come and check it out yourself. I personally don't like suprises and it's our goal not to give you any. this is a NO DISAPPOINTMENT collectible classic Chevy!!! We don't "play games" We love when a car is inspected prior to meeting the reserve. We have no secrets and are proud of our 100% feedback rating. we have been selling great cars like this for almost 15 years on Ebaymotors. com. Please. do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve" just call us and we can discuss money. the car. a trade. or whatever is on your mind. This car is also being advertised and marketed in other forms of media and if sold prior to having met it's reserve price and a deposit received. we reserve the right to cancel and end the auction early. Should the reserve price be met prior to having received a deposit. we WILL NOT end the auction early and the highest ending bidder will own this incredible piece of automotive art and Chevrolet automotive history. Instead call me at 954-873-6495 . even if your calling from Australia. urope or Japan. We will not e-mail you the reserve but will discuss it with you on the phone! We are all car guys that are very easy to speak with. no Prima Donnas at this end. just car lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby. for the past 50+ years! We really do love the cars. a lot more than the $. Once you speak with us. you'll agree. we are sincere and dedicated to this eternal love affair with the automobile The reserve is set at a very. very fair number. if you wish to discuss the amount. please don't write and ask "What is the reserve price" Instead. please call us at 954-873-6495 . Anytime between 10:00 am EST and 7:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Monday thru Sunday would be great. I will not e-mail you what the lowest acceptable price is so PLEASE don't write and ask this question. In the past we would e-mail reserve prices but after this confidential information began to appear on blogs and in chat rooms. we decided to refrain from this practice. We will gladly give you this information on the phone! As with all of our fine cars. we invite your and urge your personal inspection. If you see it. and drive it. you will buy it!SHIPPING: Many of my friends and fellow collectors have shipped literally 1000's of cars over the past many years. all with a great gal named Mary Olson who owns Crossroads Transport. I will be happy to give you her e-mail & telephone & connect you up on a DIRECT basis with Mary and she can handle any shipping needs. this car should be shipped ENCLOSED!OUT-OF-THE-USA SHIPPING: Over the past 50 years I have shipped cars to more than 40 countries. I can put you in contact with the right people who will give you great service at a fair price. For financing. try www. jjbest. com or www. woodsidecredit. comIf you have a trade. please e-mail us at luvdg@aol. com a complete set of photos. details and a phone number. Also. we have contact with shippers throughout the U. S. and WORLDWIDE. We will be happy to assist you. We accept most anything in trade but please. NO Motorcycles. Hot Rods. Street Rods. Rest-o-rods. Kit Cars. Replicas. Clones. Boats. Airplanes. Jewelry. Motor homes. Real Estate. elicopters. Submarines. Stamps. oins or unregistered stock. ect. We will only accept cars of the quality. correctness and authenticity that we sell. We will consider any nice vintage or antique car or late model Luxury car with a clean CARFAX & CARCHECK report. Please call us first and discuss this with us. and if we have an interest. we would then have you e-mail a complete set of photos and details. E-MAIL the photos of your trade or trades to luvdg@aol. comThanks and best of luck!Please write or call for more details. If you are interested in this vehicle. please call us at (954) 873-6495 and we will stand next to the car and go over everything with you in great detail. there will be NO surprises. or better yet. come and inspect it yourself. (appointment a day or two in advance is required)eBay recommended services· History Report - get a vehicle history report and protect yourself from hidden problems· Shipping - get free shipping quotes and information on options to pick up this vehicle· Financing - learn about lending choices· Buyer Checklist - review steps to take to make a safe. successful purchaseAS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car. especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25. 5 and even 50 years old. Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed. The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description. Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence. including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser. before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle. In fact. we would welcome and encourage such an inspection. and will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agentsWe charge NO fees of any type. NONE!We will help arrange to have your vehicle picked up on a bonded. licensed and insured carrier. There are no dealer fees or other charges and you are responsible to pay all sales taxes in your home state . Required payment is 20% within 72 hours and the balance in full within 7 days thereafter. If you buy a car from us and are not happy with something that is major in nature. please call us and let us know. If we feel it's our fault. we are only too happy to discuss making a possible adjustment on the final agreed price paid.