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Topic starter
09/12/2022 10:37 am
Here's another look at WCPD 1961 Impala - these two convertibles are well-suited.
1961 Chevrolet Impala & Impala SS Convertibles in Coronna Cream & Arbor Green
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
09/12/2022 10:59 am
Love them both but I prefer the look of the non-SS version with the wider whites.
John Bono
North Jersey
Tony Perrone and John Merritt reacted
09/12/2022 12:46 pm
Two great '61 Chevy's from the many that WCPD gave us. With regard to John Bono's comment about the wider whites, I agree because if memory serves me correctly, I believe the thin whites didn't come in to vogue until 1962. Thus to be period correct, the '61 should have the wide whites. That said, I do think the thin whites to look okay on the '61. Nice photos John Merritt!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
09/12/2022 3:26 pm
wow, simple but beautifully arranged pair. I have the Coronna Cream version, thanks John.
Pete Rovero and John Merritt reacted
09/12/2022 11:40 pm
Hi George! The 1961 Impala SuperSport was available in all five Impala models beginning in the Spring of 1961: Convertible, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, two-door Sedan, and four-door sedan. According to my source, there were only 453 SuperSports built in the 1961 model year, pretty rare, most were sport coupes or convertibles. I wouldn't mind having a sports sedan with the SS option like the brochure below shows! Anyway, as the brochure clarifies, the narrow band white wall tire was only available on 1961 Impalas with the SuperSport option. Exclusivity in 1961 became the norm in 1962!
I have the Corona Cream convertible and the black SS Sport Coupe. Beautiful models.
Topic starter
10/12/2022 12:49 am
Excellent Pete. I appreciate the info. A Sport Sedan with the SS option would have been great. I don't remember ever seeing one before, I wonder how many were built.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Pete Rovero and Tony Perrone reacted
10/12/2022 6:42 pm
Probably just the one used in the brochure photo!! In reality, the number is most likely closer to zero.
John Merritt reacted
10/12/2022 6:49 pm
Excellent Pete. I appreciate the info. A Sport Sedan with the SS option would have been great. I don't remember ever seeing one before, I wonder how many were built.
John; That SS Sport Sedan would make an interesting Goldvarg hey? Sergio...are you out there? Lol.
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