I have more pix of the Camaro on another computer, which is being problematic. I've cuffed it upside the head a few times but that didn't work.
I'll get the rest of the pix up when I can.
In the mean time...
An original 409/360hp. '61 Impala SS. The first year of the SS option with a mid-year release. Either a 348 (8 H.P. versions) or the 409 were mandatory for the SS package.
The SS option was available across the Impala series and all body styles including 4doors. (excluding the Nomad wagon)
However, only coupes & convertibles were ever known to be equipped as such.
Of the 453 factory-built '61 SS's, only 142 had the 409.
There was an SS TRIM option that dealers used to dress up the 'normal' B-body cars, but they are not true SS's.
Sadly, the 409 in this car has long disappeared.
Now, it has a 400 c.i., dressed up with a period correct tri-power set-up & the accompanying finned trim pieces. Backed up with a 700R4 & a set of 3.73's.
The owner bought the car as a driver. He did for a while before the resto was begun.
The car has had some floor work done but other than that, it was pretty solid over-all. Minimal body work. New stainless side trims.
The car had been taken care of over it's life.
Taken care of so well, I didn't have to touch the seats. Yea! 57 years old & other than the typical fading, (which isn't really all that bad) they look & feel (!) as new! Amazing.
Original headliner, too.
I installed a new set of carpets (kit) along with new windlace, door panels & parcel shelf.
The pix.
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Look close. That little bow-tie just above the license plate under the bumper over-rider is non-original, but somehow, looks right.
It has a purpose, though. That's the hood release that the owner fabbed up!
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One rare emblem! '61 only.
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