A 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop with 16,956 miles is for sale through Past & Present Motor Cars in Ocoee, Florida, priced at $124,961.
The car departs sharply from original specifications. Under the hood sits a 509-cubic-inch V8 built on a Dart Big M big block, paired with two 67-mm Precision turbos. The engine runs an adjustable Fast XFI 2.0 engine management system and Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT fuel injection. In street tune with 13 pounds of boost on pump gasoline, the seller claims 746 horsepower at the rear wheels. On race fuel, the seller states the engine could produce 2,200 horsepower at the crankshaft.
Power routes through a built 4L80E four-speed automatic to a Ford 9-inch-style axle with 3.73 gears. The car rides on staggered Schott wheels with 345-mm Mickey Thompson rear tires.
The exterior retains the Impala's original bubbleback design, finished in Metallic Blue with matte black rear inserts and hood stripes. The interior combines restomod elements including black leather front seats, a minimalist center console, and an eight-point roll cage.
The asking price of $124,961 sits well above the $75,900 average sale price for 1961 Impalas based on recent auctions, according to Old Cars Data. The seller describes this as a four-year, six-figure build.