Back in 1960, the Impala was the top-ranking flagship model for the Chevrolet lineup, slotting above the Bel Air and the Biscayne. The price gap between a Biscayne and an Impala was around $6,000 in today’s dollars, but many buyers took the upgrade. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Coupe listed for sale by a dealer in Annandale, Wisconsin.
Savvy Chevy enthusiasts will recall that the Impala started life as the top-tier trim level of the Bel Air in 1958. That strategy changed just a year later, though, when the Impala became a standalone series. General Motors designer Bill Mitchell and his team cooked up a variety of body styles for the car, including coupes, convertibles, sedans, and station wagons.
The Tuxedo Black paint on this coupe’s Jet Age body makes for a snazzy look. When compared to the 1959 models, the 1960 Impalas could be identified by their triple round taillights on either side as opposed to the prior “cat eye” design. Features include chrome brightwork, wrap-around windshield, dual side mirrors, antenna, 14-inch steel wheels, and Coker Classic whitewall tires.
The interior has dual bench seats (with a split-bench up front) upholstered in red and white vinyl with red houndstooth cloth inserts. This was an update from the car’s original black and white cloth and vinyl upholstery (trim code 809 on the data tag). Features include power steering, AM radio, and floor-mounted Hurst shifter.
Chevrolet wanted potential buyers to know about the Impala’s focus on delivering a luxury-oriented driving experience. “Cream-smooth and whisper quiet,” one advertisement said. “Here’s the kind of silence and serenity that almost lets you forget there’s a road under you. A Full Coil ride — insulated by newly designed body mounts – that comes as close to a cloud as anything you’ll feel on terra firma.”
Under the hood is a Super Turbo-Thrust 348ci V-8 featuring triple dual-barrel carburetors. A four-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels, and the car is equipped a dual exhaust system as well as power front disc brakes. The odometer shows 37 miles, but the title reads mileage-exempt.
The opportunity here is compelling because this Impala is a luxo-oriented coupe with all the space of a full-sized family-hauler, combined with a robust 348ci engine and a manual transmission. Winner on all counts!
The auction for this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Coupe ends Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
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