1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Station Wagon

1961 Chevrolet Parkwood

Chevrolet's most popular models-Again, for 1961, the Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne have what it takes to make it America's most popular model! Chevy's new slim finless design made it easier than before to drive, park and garage. With clean lines promising lasting beauty and value. Such comforts included a glove box light, automatic dome light, foam cushioned seats front and rear, color-matched carpet and rubber floor mats, deluxe door handles and window cranks, twin rear ashtrays and de luxe steering wheel with a thumb button horn. The Parkwood Station wagon had the same trim as the Bel Air, but displayed a "Parkwood" script on the rear fender.

1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Specifications

Notes:
1. Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 452,251, Sport Coupe = 177,969, Sport Sedan = 174,141, 4dr Station Wagon = 168,935, 2dr Sedan = 153,988, Convertible = 64,624. There were 142 Super Sport models. Roughly 330,000 were produced in 1961.

Chassis Data

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Year 1 = 1961

Second & Third Symbol - Series 01 = Chevy II (4-cyl) 14 = Impala SS (V-8) 02 = Chevy II 15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl) 04 = Chevy II Nova 16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8) 05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl) 17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl) 06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl) 18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8) 07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl) 53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl) 08 = Corvette 54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8) 09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl) 55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl) 11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl) 56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8) 12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8) 57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl) 13 = Impala SS (6-cyl) 58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style 11 = 2dr Sedan 41 = 2dr Sedan 15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P) 45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P) 19 = 4dr Sedan 47 = 2dr Sport Coupe 27 = 2dr Sedan 49 = 4dr Sedan 35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P) 67 = 2dr Convertible 37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe 69 = 4dr Sedan 39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan 70 = Sedan Delivery

Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Atlanta, Georgia (L) Los Angeles, California (B) Baltimore, Maryland (N) Norwood, Ohio (F) Flint, Michigan (O) Oakland, California (G) Framingham, Massachusetts (S) St. Louis, Missouri (J) Janesville, Wisconsin (T) Tarrytown, New York (K) Kansas City, Missouri (W) Willow Run, Michigan

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 100001

1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Engines

In 1961 Chevrolet introduced the famous 409 V8 engine that launched the Big Three auto manufacturers into the horsepower race that lasted well into the 1970s. 

A WIDE RANGE OF V8's-ECONOMY TURBO-FIRE V8 makes gas-saving a V8 virtue! This standard V8 engine features an economy-contoured camshaft that gives more torque, more efficient operation, in the low and middle speed ranges you use most. A finely calibrated 2-barrel carburetor also helps mete out the fuel miserly fashion. Still another money-saving feature: this husky engine delivers its V8 "go" on regular gas! Full-flow oil filter is standard. 283-cu.-in. displacement, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio, 170 h.p.

Four-barrel carburetion gives Chevy's 283-cu.-in. SUPER TURBO-FIRE V8 an extra measure of get-up-and-go whenever the occasion calls for it. At normal driving speeds you operate economically on just 2 barrels. Cylinder head design helps boost oil economy. 9.5 to 1 compression ratio, 230 horsepower.

Chevy's 348-cu.-in. TURBO-THRUST V8 is sized and equipped for performance! Its wedge-shaped  combustion chambers are precision machined to deliver smooth, quiet power ... efficient fuel burning. Four-barrel carburetor, high-efficiency air cleaner, full-flow oil filter and dual exhaust system are standard equipment. Compression ratio, 9.5 to 1; 250 h.p.

Triple two-barrel carburetion puts extra muscle in the 348-cu.-in. SUPER TURBO-THRUST V8*. At normal cruising speeds you run on just two barrels, but when you need peak performance just step - on the accelerator and all six barrels go into action. Dual exhaust system, high-efficiency air cleaner and full-flow oil filter are standard. Compression ratio, 9.5 to 1; 280 h.p.

CHOICE OF 5 FINE TRANSMISSIONS

Standard equipment on every Chevrolet is 3-SPEED SYNCHRO-MESH ... as smoothly coordinated and dependable a manual shift as any ever made. Chevrolet OVERDRIVE* will give you top economy over the long haul. It cuts the number of engine revolutions for each turn of the wheels ... reduces engine wear, saves on gas. You can select 4-SPEED SYNCHRO·MESH* as a performance partner for anyone of Chevy's spirited 348-cu.-in. V8's. It has a floor-mounted shift lever, and is fully synchronized in all forward speeds for smooth up- and down-shifting.

For the most popular automatic transmission in the low-price field, look no farther than Chevrolet's POWERGLI DE*! Its low initial cost, dependability and liquid-smooth shifting have made it the biggest selling automatic in its class. For the ultimate, try TURBOGLlDE*. With its triple-turbine action, you never feel a shift in "Drive" -the only sensation is a whisper-smooth flow of power. Chevy's built-in grade retarder provides an exclusive assist in downhill braking.

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code Color Image Color Name / Code Color Image 923 - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H 912 - Jewel Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4143L Dulux® Code - 181-94696 938 - Almond Beige Lucite® Code - 2964L Dulux® Code - 93-93110 920 - Fawn Beige Metallic Lucite® Code - 4146L Dulux® Code - 181-94697 940 - Sateen Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4023L Dulux® Code - 181-94009 914 - Midnight Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4147L 936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4027L Dulux® Code - 93-93774 903 - Seafoam Green Lucite® Code - 4148L Dulux® Code - 93-94296 941 - Shadow Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 4027L Dulux® Code - 181-93661 917 - Seamist Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4149L Dulux® Code - 93-94324 948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH Dulux® Code - 181-17182H 925 - Corona Cream Lucite® Code - 4151L Dulux® Code - 93-94079 915 - Twilight Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4141L Dulux® Code - 181-94695 900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - #88L Dulux® Code - 93-005 905 - Arbor Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4142L Dulux® Code - 181-94694 NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code Color Image Color Name / Code Color Image Red Duco® Code - 2967H Not Available Dark Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 94693 Not Available Black Duco® Code - #44 Not Available Medium Dark Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 94677 Not Available Dark Gray Metallic Duco® Code - 93989 Not Available Medium Green Metallic Duco® Code - 94694 Not Available Inca Silver Metallic Duco® Code - 94260 Not Available Medium Turquoise Metallic Duco® Code - 94695 Not Available Dark Green Metallic Duco® Code - 94298 Not Available Medium Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 94696 Not Available Dark Turquoise Metallic Duco® Code - 94350 Not Available Medium Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 94697 Not Available

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