A Facebook Marketplace find out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, brings us a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Premier Sedan 4D that the seller describes as a well-kept, long-time-owned classic with strong mechanical health and plenty of original charm. According to the listing, this car has had just two owners, with the second owner reportedly holding onto it since 1961, an unusually long stewardship that often means careful use and consistent maintenance. The seller notes that the car carries a clean title, shows 110,000 miles, and has no significant damage or major rust, which is encouraging for anyone looking at a driver-quality sixties full-size Chevrolet. Thanks for the tip T.J.!
Under the hood lives the 348ci V8, rated at 250 horsepower in its base configuration with a Rochester four-barrel carburetor. The seller says this engine was rebuilt and has roughly 7,000 miles on it since the work was completed. Paired with the classic Powerglide automatic transmission, the car is said to run strong and drive smoothly—exactly what someone shopping for a road-ready cruiser hopes to hear. With big-car Chevrolets from this era known for their easygoing road manners and relaxed drivability, this one seems aligned with that reputation.
The listing points out several factory options that add to its appeal: power seats, power windows, and power brakes. Factory air conditioning is also present, though the seller notes that it is not currently working. Original chrome trim and bench seats are still in place, and the seller describes the interior upholstery as being in almost like-new condition while still carrying its sixties character. For anyone who values a classic that still looks and feels like the era it came from, those are important details.
Finished in a copper metallic exterior with a white trimmed and copper interior, the car has a combination that fits the period without being the same red-white or turquoise-white pairings often seen on early sixties Chevrolets. The seller states that the Impala drives well and would make a great choice for cruising, local shows, or even as a foundation for someone wanting to take a slow and steady restoration approach. It’s always notable when a car from this period is described as a strong driver with no major structural concerns, as so many have suffered from neglect or rust over the decades.
With a clean title, long-term ownership, a fresh engine rebuild, and an overall presentation that leans toward well-preserved rather than heavily altered, this 1960 Impala offers a blend of usability and originality that many buyers look for. Whether someone wants a weekend family cruiser or a starting point for a more involved refresh, it seems like a promising candidate.
The side trim doesn’t look quite right, seems like it should run the length of the body. Having said that, this one fits my budget better than the green one featured yesterday, I just wonder if this is a pig in a poke.
According to what I’ve seen, the 1960 Impala side trim does not run the length of the body. The 1959, which features a similar body, does have full length side trim. The car featured here does look nice, but bears a close inspection.
parents bought same car new in 1960 but a 283 the year before I turned 16 and got my license lots of memories and the side trim is correct 1960 did not go whole length of body 1959 did
The chrome does not run the length of the body. To me, looks like some paint shade issues. I would require a on hand inspection. Just saying 😌
I prefer this over the green one, with more bang under the right foot too!
The side trim is correct for the 1960. I’m not sure if the upholstery is original or not. I had a 60 Impala ragtop, so of course the seats were vinyl, but they had more of a sort of plaid design. I guess Chevy could have offered more than one upholstery style, but I don’t know. I also question if the driver’s side of the seat could be that free of wear and tear after more than 100,000 miles. Anyway, I’ve always loved the style of the 60, and this is a VERY heavily optioned Impala for the time. Hope it goes to one who will appreciate it.
neat and in cool color combo
Except for these things being born as numb gas-guzzling tanks, this one’s nice.
Lovely looking car. My favourite cars have always been the 1959-60 Chevy Impala.
Me too, though I like the “curvier” body of the ’59 better, by a nose. I owned a Plane Jane Biscayne, white, gray interior, 6 banger 3-speed. Also had a ’58 and a ’61 at different times, but never a ’60. And they were all outfitted with the same drive train and bare-bones.. Oh the ’61 did have overdrive.
Saw a similar 59 on Hemmings yesterday. Beautiful shape…show ready. Green and white two tone 348 Turboglide w/factory AC. Asking $43K. It’d take a bunch more than $10K difference between the two to get this 60 version to that standard. If a 4 door hardtop of this vintage pushes your buttons (It sure does mine!) I’d go for the 59. Sadly, lack of money and permission from “She-who-must-be-obeyed” keeps me from doing anything.
Think this ones be for sale awhile now….nice car should sell.
Interior looks nice but is not the original style
I’m 80 years old now hard to believe my parents bought same car new in December of 1959 except it was
white with blue interior and if my memory is correct this is the right style interior remember the car well as I got my driver’s license in 1961 drove it often
I believe the interior is the right style my parents bought one new in December 1959 except it was white with blue interior I’m 80 years old now so had to try and remember I got my driver’s license in 1961 so drove it often I checked with my sister who is 85 years old she drove it from day 1 when it was brand new and she agreed it org style
All that glass on these flat tops! It must have been nice to have a vehicle you could actually see out of unlike todays vehicles! Beautiful car.