Now listed on eBay, this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon is the kind of old-school family hauler that blends nostalgia, character, and proven reliability in one long, low package. According to the seller, the car was built using four different 1960 Chevrolets, with the goal of reviving a true nine-passenger wagon that had been sitting for years. Thanks for the tip Mitchell G.!
The listing notes that a friend of the seller undertook the project, starting with a wagon discovered sitting in a field. The result was a remarkably functional and roadworthy Impala that’s already proven itself: the seller says it was driven 2,000 miles on the 2024 Hot Rod Power Tour, with only one small hiccup along the way. That kind of performance from a freshly built vintage wagon says a lot about the quality of the work done.
Power comes from a 305 cubic-inch V8 sourced from a 1984 Camaro, paired with a 700R4 automatic transmission. The original drum brakes have been completely rebuilt, and a number of other major systems have been refreshed, including a new aluminum radiator, dual exhaust, fuel tank, floor pans, and power steering. It’s also rolling on four new tires and features a new windshield, meaning much of the heavy lifting for a reliable cruiser has already been done.
The odometer shows 91,954 miles, which the seller states is from the original wagon before the build. The photos show plenty of patina, which the ad openly celebrates, this isn’t a shiny showpiece but a driver with the kind of surface wear that gives it charm and honesty. It’s the kind of wagon you’d feel comfortable loading up with gear and taking on a long road trip without worrying about a few bugs on the bumper.
The seller is also candid about their situation, explaining that they’re retiring and selling their business, Classic Cars of South Carolina, Inc. They’re ready to move the wagon to a new home and encourage offers, adding that it’s “ready to be driven home” for the listed price of $12,000.
This 1960 Chevrolet Impala nine-passenger wagon represents more than just another classic—it’s a piece of rolling Americana, built by enthusiasts and proven on the road. Would you preserve its worn-in charm or take it the next step toward full restoration?
1960 Chevrolet Impala Harlequin model!
We bid on one out of Nebrasca – orginal paint and seats – running driving with a dang Posi…..top bid was under $10,000 and it came home to Texas….
So what if it went on the 2024 Hot Rod Power Tour, they aren’t what they used to be. I had a couple of friends go in the first one, Los Angeles to Iowa and back, a days drive was actually 8 hours, not like nowadays where stages are between 80 and 200 miles.
This car is rough, it’s hard to see $12,000 wirth of value. There are better wagons for less money.
Steve R
A 305? Ouch! Put a real small block in there like a 383 stroker. At least the transmission is acceptable. And the “patina”? It’s been left that way because the body has too much of it (meaning rust) to be worth restoring. The car is maybe worth $5k and if it were mine I would just drive it until it dissolves.
Technically, there was no Impala wagon in 1960. Wagons had their own names that year. If this has Impala-level trim, it’s a Nomad.
That’s a Belair trimmed wagon, not an Impala. And overpriced at least $10K.
I think you are correct. An Impala trimmed wagon would have had the third tail light and the the backup light would have been in the middle.
There was no Impala wagon in 1960, hence 2 tailights.
All wagons from Chevrolet had only two taillights on each side, and as others have said, there was no Impala (or Bel Air or Biscayne) wagons – they all went by other names (the wagon version was the Nomad).
A Nomad is a 2 door; you’d need a large amount of love for this particular model to drop this much $$$
1960 has an upper level Nomad. All 4 doors. A Biscayne came in a 2 door basic model. Nothing says you can’t build a 2 door Nomad Wagon. 348/4 speed 1961/62 shifter plate, Houndstooth interior.
Yes, start with a Brookwood, they aren’t common but can be found.
Steve R
After 1957, all Nomad wagons had 4 doors. Only the base wagons (Brookwood) came with 2 doors.
In 1960 Chevrolet produced no BelAir or Impala series station wagons. Station wagons were their own series.
According to the VIN this car is a 9 passenger Kingswood. There were also the Brookwood, Parkwood and Nomad lines. All were 6 passenger four-door vehicles with the exception of the low-end Brookwood which could be had with 2 or 4 doors.
That is correct, but although the wagons used different series names, the Brookwood was trimmed (inside and out) like a Biscayne, Parkwood and Kingswood were trimmed (inside and out) like a BelAir, and Nomad was trimmed (inside and out) like an Impala.
So for those who aren’t 58-61 wagon terminology afficionados, this is the “BelAir” version of a 1960 wagon.
I thought this wagon was OK, until I got to the 305 part of the description. Garbage engines IMO. 350 or a bigger block would have worked better for this big wagon.
The coolest thing is seeing it just the way it is!
You had me at z-brick door panels.
A 307 would’ve been a far better choice if he wanted to keep it cheap under the hood and would’ve had at least 50 more horsies than the boat anchor 305 that’s in it now. A 327 would’ve been my personal choice, a 64 327 with 300 horse would’ve pulled it without effort hooked to a 700-R4 with that deep 1st gear and overdrive would get it out of the dig nicely and been practically at idle rolling 70 mph. The way it sits now I think half the asking price is still too much.
You are right if you are building a motor, but if someone is looking for a cheap, running small block Chevy for a couple of hundred dollars you take what you can find. This could also have been something sitting under their work bench that cost them nothing.
Steve R
The 1958 wagon that’s for sale is a better deal
The 305 is much maligned but I had one in a 78 GMC I bought new. With the 3.07 axle it was slow but delivered excellent fuel economy. When the cam went bad at 45k, I recammed it, put a 4bbl on it with duals, that engine came alive and provided me with 300k long haul miles! Most may have been junk, but I had a good one!
Boy, you guys are tough! I’m not excited about this car, but if you’re a wagon lover it might be of interest. Eh, I’m not interested either, but someone with lots of money and nothing else to do with it might want to have a go at it.
“much of the heavy lifting for a reliable cruiser has already been done.” I beg your pardon Elizabeth, but no. You’re still 20gs away from this thing being anything but the p.o.s. we all see it for. And that 20 grand would spend better anywhere else. Anywhere.
An Impala would have had 6 taillights (2 on each side)
cool wagon. got to love the fake brick door panels come on really. this needs a pile more money thrown at it and a real chevy motor installed. the buyer must really want to have it
As mentioned in an earlier comment a cam upgrade with a 4bbl and exhaust mods really helped wake up a 305 boat anchor.
This car is out of a hot rod garage that built these as a business. In other words let your work speak for itself. If this was their shop rat I wouldn’t be suprised to find that this 305 has been breathed on a bit. Check out the pics. Looks like an aluminum 4bbl intake under that air cleaner. And the big aluminum radiator to keep it cool.
I’d bet this is a solid machine and I for one love its patched together stance
Good luck with the sale.