Back in '61

[61BUBBLE348]

Great photos, happy to be wrong, more knowledge thankyou.

 

[skipxt4]

Great Photo's, 327. Would you like to share your Library card?

 

[Carl 1962]

Here's another photo of the convertible with bucket seats, which look the same as those that went into production in 62. The trim pattern wasn't used ever again - thank God, it's horrible.. It has a weird center console that appears to be just decoration, and must still be column shift. The door arm rests are full length and look like they're out of a Buick or something.

 

[327]

Carl 1962

 

[63 dream'n]

 

[1958 delivery]

The convertible in the photo has indeed been fitted with bucket seats and is believed to be a show special. This car was shown at the Chicago Auto show in February 61. Here's another photo of it at the show, check the funky door trims. It's not known what happened to this convertible. View attachment 107255View attachment 107256

Low rider spokes

 

[Murphdog]

I would like to have the big CHEVROLET letters on the wall. They would look nice in Bella's room with the 4' neon bowtie!
Jeff

 

[wristpin]

Here's another photo of the convertible with bucket seats, which look the same as those that went into production in 62. The trim pattern wasn't used ever again - thank God, it's horrible.. It has a weird center console that appears to be just decoration, and must still be column shift. The door arm rests are full length and look like they're out of a Buick or something.

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That steering wheel looks smaller diameter, deeper dished with odd center piece than factory line. I realize its a non factory show car but wonder how close some of these ideas discussed almost made it to '62 model.

 

[327]

 

[327]

JUNE 1961

 

[La Hot Rods]

61 Impala quarter trim has to be the best. IMO.

 

[Murphdog]

That back roof line & pillars do almost as much for me today as a short skirt & CFMS did for me 20 years ago!
Jeff

 

[bjburnout]

 

[bjburnout]

ouch........

 

[Murphdog]

Is that Phil's Vette?

 

[327]

Back in '62

 

[Phil Reed]

Is that Phil's Vette?

Jeff.....you know mine does not have white coves!!!!!!

 

[Murphdog]

Haven't seen yours.
Jeff

 

[oldskydog]

That's a 61. Phil has a 62.

 

[Murphdog]

I plead innocent!