1961 Chevrolet Impala "Double Bubble" Built by Greening Auto

Condition:	Used
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Impala
Year:	1961
Mileage:	235
VIN:	00000000000000000
Color:	White
Cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Interior color:	Tan
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Gallatin, Tennessee, United States

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Description of 1961 Chevrolet Impala

1961 Chevy Impala "Double Bubble"

Great 8 Ridler Winner by Greening Auto

For sale by owner is the fully custom 1961 Impala "Double Bubble" by Greening Auto in Nashville. This "1 of 1" design consisted of endless fabrication work to the body including the addition of a second rear roof sourced from a 1961 Pontiac. No expenses or details were spared in this build, $1.5M+ invested.

2016 Awards

Great 8 Ridler Award Winner
SEMA - Battle of the Builders, 2nd Place
GoodguysNashville, TN - Builder's Choice Award
Goodguys Colombus, OH - Builder's Choice Award
SEMA - Chip Foose, Runner-Up Best Paint
Syracuse Nationals - Gene Winfield Select Six
Street Rodder Top 100
Shades of the Past Pigeon Forge, TN (Fab Five, Top 25, Dollywood VIP Award)
Endless Summer Ocean City, MD (Most Popular, Elite Eight)

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Engine/Drivetrain

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Chevy 409 Engine Bored to 473 Cubic Inches
Eagle Crankshaft
Edelbrock Cylinder Heads & Pistons
10.5:1 Compression Ratio
Stacked Fuel Injection
Custom Headers and Exhaust, Flowmaster Mufflers
Tremec 5-Speed Manual Transmission
McLeod Clutch
Ford 9-Inch Rear Axle, 3.50:1 Gears
Detroit Locker Differential
Be Cool Radiator, CoolingComponents Fan

Body

'61 Bubbletop Impala
Rear Top Sourced From 1961 Pontiac, Glasurit Paint by Greening
CNC Billet Side Trim
Custom School Wheels and Modified Goodyear Eagle Tires
Color-coordinated Engine Bay Conceals Wires and Plumbing
Power Windows, Doors, and Hood w/ Remote Access
235 Miles

Fabrication

Custom Fender Spear
Hood Lengthened 4"
Windshield Laid-Back 2"
Roof Chopped 3"
Nomad Style Roof Rips Added
Fenders Pinched
Front Door Seam Aligned w/ Windshield
Modified Quarter Panels

Suspension/Brakes

Four-Corner RideTech Shockwaves
Wilwood Brakes
Front Suspension: Mustang II System, Rack-and-Pinion Steering

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Interior

Done by Paul Atkins
Custom-Built Bucket Seats from 1961 Cadillac
Hand-Build Leather Dash
Classic Instruments Gauges
Floor Shifter, Custom Door Panels
Motorhead Jewelry Shift Handle
Vintage Air-Conditioning

Notable Links

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•http://www.greeningautocompany.com/Greening-Auto-Company-Gallery/CompletedBuilds/JoesDoubleBubble/joesdoublebubble.php

• http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1961-impala-bubbletop-wagon-knocked-em-dead-detroit/

Car is located in Nashville, TN area. Please email fastjimmy57@gmail.com with any questions or for further contact information.