1960 Chevrolet Impala Spent Years in a Collection, Flexes Original 348 Tri-Power
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The Impala nameplate came to life in 1958 when Chevrolet launched it as the top-of-the-line version of the Bel Air, but the success of this model was so impressive that the GM brand decided to launch it as a separate series only one year later. 14 photos
The first standalone Impala therefore got to see the daylight in 1959 with a full redesign, while the second and the final year of this generation was released in 1960 with another visual refresh, including the return of the three-round taillights on each side.
When it comes to engines, the second-generation Impala was offered with a choice of three units. The base option was the 235 (3.9-liter) six-cylinder, while the V8 lineup included two engines – the 283 (4.6-liter) Turbo Fire and the 348 (5.7-liter) Turbo Thrust, also offered in a 350-horsepower configuration thanks to a triple two-barrel carburetor setup, mostly known as Tri-Power.
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1958 was the year that brought us the Impala nameplate, though at first, the car wasn’t sold as a standalone series, as it started its adventure in the automotive world as the top-of-the-line version of Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. 9 photos
The Impala was a successful model from the very beginning, convincing Chevrolet to release it as a separate series only a year later, therefore giving birth to a car whose popularity skyrocketed over the next decade.
And the 1958 Impala that we’re highlighting today shows exactly how the whole thing started, as it’s an all-original example that still comes with the factory V8 under the hood.