1960 Chevrolet Impala

A more conservative approach, with "jet smooth" lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim. Chevrolet changed much of the bodylines from the more wilder '59's. The new look for 1960 suited the glamorous top of the line Impala, as Chevrolet reshaped and separated the "bat wing" tail fins, and added 3 round tailamps to the rear. Additional features included a short molding strip extending back from the headlights, twin pairs of bar molding above and below the fender strip, the quarter panel missile ornaments had 2 moldings streaking rearward, and the area between them was filled with a white insert and Impala script. The 1960 Chevrolet Impala also became the best-selling automobile in the US, and continued to hold that position for the next decade. Luxury leader of the low price field for 1960s standards,  you could choose from four new Impalas – Sport Sedan, Sport Coupe, 4-Door Sedan and Convertible.  Total Model production for the Chevy Impala in 1960 was around 511,925 produced. Of that 79,903 consisted of Convertibles.

1960 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Impala Series 1700 - Six-Cyl
17	19	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,697	3,580 lbs	Note 1
17	39	4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P	$2,769	3,625 lbs
17	37	2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P	$2,704	3,530 lbs
17	67	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$2,953	3,625 lbs
Nomad Station Wagon Series 1700 - Six-Cyl
17	35	4 dr Nomad- 6P	$2,996	3,955 lbs	Note 1
Impala Series 1800 - V-8
18	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,590	3,575 lbs	Note 1
18	39	4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P	$2,662	3,635 lbs
18	37	2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P	$2,597	3,540 lbs
18	67	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$2,847	3,635 lbs
Nomad Station Wagon Series 1800 - V-8
18	35	4 dr Nomad - 6P	$2,889	3,960 lbs	Note 1

Notes: Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 497,048; Sport Coupe = 204,467; Sport Sedan = 169,016; 4dr Station Wagon = 198,066; Convertible = 79,903.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Height	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevrolet	119 in	210.8 in	79.9 in	54-56 in	60 in	60 in	7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon	119 in	210.8 in	79.9 in	56.3 in	60 in	60 in	8.00 x 14

1960 Chevrolet Impala Options

Standard in the Impala series were an electric clock, parking brake warning light, glove compartment light and back-up lights.  Here are some more options that were equipped on the 1960 Impalas.

Description	Price	Description	Price
Oil Bath Air Cleaner	$ -	Power Steering	$ -
Air Conditioner w/ Heater	$327.42	Power Tailgate Window	$ -
Positraction	$ -	Power Windows	$ -
Heavy-Duty Battery	$ -	Manual Radio	$ -
Economy Carburetor (Biscayne)	$ -	Push-Button Radio	$ -
Heavy-Duty Clutch	$ -	Heavy-Duty Rear Coil Springs	$ -
Foam Front Cushion	$ -	Deluxe Steering Wheel	$ -
PCV Valve	$ -	Whitewall Tires	$ -
Dual Exhaust	$ -	Overdrive	$ -
Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan	$ -	Powerglide Transmission	$ -
35-Amp Generator	$ -	Turboglide Transmission	$ -
40-Amp Generator	$ -	4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)	$ -
Tinted Windows (all glass)	$ -	Wheel Discs	$ -
Tinted Windshield	$ -	Windshield Washer	$ -
Shaded Backlight (Sport Coupes)	$ -	Electric Wipers & Washer	$ -
Deluxe Heater	$ -	Super Turbo-Fire V-8	$ -
Recirculating Heater	$ -	Turbo-Thrust V-8	$ -
Padded Dash	$ -	Special Turbo-Thrust V-8	$ -
Non-Glare Inside Rearview Mirror	$ -	Special Turbo-Thrust 320-hp V-8	$ -
Oil Filter (6-Cyl.)	$ -	Super Turbo-Thrust V-8	$ -
Two-Tone Paint	$ -	Special Super Turbo-Thrust V-8	$ -
Power Brakes	$ -	Seatbelt	$ -
Six-Way Power Seat	$ -	Electric Clock	$ -
Four-Way Power Seat	$ -	Wheel Covers	$ -
Door Edge Guards	$ -	Floor Mats	$ -
Ashtray Light	$ -	Outside Rearview Mirror	$ -
Back-Up Light	$ -	Vanity Mirror	$ -
Courtesy Light	$ -	Body Sill Molding	$ -
Glovebox Light	$ -	Brake Signal	$ -
Luggage Light	$ -	Rear Speaker	$ -
Under-Hood Light	$ -

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