'61 Impala SS @ Russo & Steel

[real61ss]

I kinda hate to post this.... I sold the car about a year ago, it was sold new here in my hometown, I bought it from the original owner back in '96, I restored it and owned it for about 13 years. I had hoped the present owner would keep it for a while but he has listed it with Russo & Steel..
If anyone wants one, this is the most documented and original '61 SS on the planet. If anyone here is interested in the car I'll be glad to answer questions about it.
I hate to see it sold now because of the ecomony but at least we'll now get to see what the public thinks a real one is worth.

http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1961-Chevrolet-Impala-Factory-Built-SS/20001

 

[Phil Reed]

Beautiful car Tommy!!!! What HP??? I notice the intake is painted.

 

[real61ss]

Beautiful car Tommy!!!! What HP??? I notice the intake is painted.

305 HP, original motor, carb, generator, starter, transmission, shifter etc. Transmission has never had the side cover off, still got the grease the factory put in it . The original owner was from the old school....never replaced anything, had the stuff rebuilt as it needed it

 

[bobs409]

Wow, I never thought you would sell that one Tommy. Didn't even know about that.

Let's see what it gets then huh? I know one thing, it's sure out of my price range.

 

[oldskydog]

I may have to drive over there and see what it brings. Would be interesting to hover around the display and eavesdrop on the "Experts" to hear their opinions.

 

[58 Apache]

Cecil sell off your mini air force and but it.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Interesting that the auction occurs on the exact date of my 61rst birthday. I'll have to pass that along to my lovely spouse, as I am sure she will be looking for a nice gift for me .

Cheers!

TomK

 

[Don Jacks]

Now there's a great example of wishfull thinking!

 

[jim_ss409]

Interesting that the auction occurs on the exact date of my 61rst birthday. I'll have to pass that along to my lovely spouse, as I am sure she will be looking for a nice gift for me .

Good luck with that Tom!

 

[bobs409]

I was thinking you guys might "pass the hat" and get it for me. I never had a 61 SS before and it would look good in my signature below:

 

[Phil Reed]

I was thinking you guys might "pass the hat" and get it for me. I never had a 61 SS before and it would look good in my signature below:

Would you consider a trading your 66 Chevelle for it??????????????????

 

[bignbad60]

Beautiful Car...I plan on attending auction, not sure what day my passes are for.....It will be a pleasure to see this in person.

 

[bobs409]

Would you consider a trading your 66 Chevelle for it??????????????????

Sorry, I never give 'em up once I get 'em, I just add more to the collection.

 

[Michael Cohen]

You will post what it goes for?

 

[Last 60]

'61 Bel Air, Hard Top, 348, going at or around 9 pm tonight at Barrett-Jackson. Appears to be Maroon with Fawn interior, according to my eyes.

Lonnie

 

[real61ss]

'61 Bel Air, Hard Top, 348, going at or around 9 pm tonight at Barrett-Jackson. Appears to be Maroon with Fawn interior, according to my eyes.

Lonnie

Figures.....I sit here for an hour waiting for the'61 to go across the block and they cut away to something else just as it comes up and they come back as the next car goes across. I have no idea what the '61 sold for!!!
It crossed the block at 7 PM

 

[jdk971]

just went on bj, 47,000. jim

 

[1958 delivery]

real61ss is scheduled for Sat 9:51

 

[real61ss]

real61ss is scheduled for Sat 9:51

But that's Russo & Steel, as far as I know, not on TV

 

[1958 delivery]

real61ss is scheduled for Sat 9:51

But that's Russo & Steel, as far as I know, not on TV

Isn't the white one your ex? I thought we were interested in what YOUR ex sold for?