BARN FINDS| 1961 Impala parked for 28 years!

This car finally came up for sale and it was a long ass drive to go get it! What would you do with it?
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[@williamadams8353]

The Chevy Impala holds a special place in my heart. My first car at age 16 was a 1969 Impala Custom Coupe with a 396 big block, turbo 400 tranny, and a positrack rear end that could dig holes in blacktop. I bought it for $300 in 1979 and that car was a beast. Only had a 2 barrel carb, but I still maxed out the speedometer that went to 120mph. Mint green with a white vinyl top and the faux wood paneling interior.lol My mom had a ginormous Kingswood station wagon that she taught me to drive in. Trying to parallel park that beast was a real challenge. It was white so we nicknamed it the"great white buffalo" and it was so big it had its own zipcode. A family with 5 kids needed this size of car to get around when gas was like 50 cents a gallon. Caprices and Impalas were some great cars that I cruised a lot of main drag miles back in the day. My brother had a 1966 caprice with a 327 in it and we cruised that car listening to this new band called the Cars singing about a girl named Candy-O. Those were the days.

[@jeremyk3320]

Had a 69 Impala myself and still miss it! Mine was green with a black vinyl roof.

[@rbd104]

'61 is one of my favorite years. Soooo classy looking!

[@UncleOblivion2]

I would go back in a heartbeat for that '58 too.

[@fullyloadedkustoms]

Beautiful 61 Impala right there that cars going to look fine cruising the streets. I've got a 58 Impala that I'm currently working on. Also picking up a 64 Impala this weekend too

[@TC-Henry]

Finally, excited to see this cleaned up and all the trim put back on!

[@domcorleone66]

Of all the Impalas, the 61 model is the one I see the least. While it is the first year of the SS and 409, I feel that it's the most underrated of the 60s Impalas. Very cool find!!

[@ernestcoombejr.3047]

The '61's rusted badly. Most went to the crusher.

[@snoopu2601]

My twin cousin's had two 1961 impalas in the 1980s when no one was even looking at them. They were really cool looking, they sold them for newer car's.

[@davidd1395]

Agree 100%

[@barberjeff67]

I love the lines of the 61. Nice find!

[@domcorleone66]

@@ernestcoombejr.3047 that they did! Especially around the tops of the front fenders.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

So cool to see a young man interested in rescuing, and, restoring these beautiful classics which I saw so many of in my youth, I was born 1951..

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

RIP

[@hbsoc200]

Why RIP?

[@garyblanchard1084]

1963 myself

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

@@hbsoc200 Yea why rip 😂

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks man. Classic cars are my life! Here’s my latest find a 1974 Barracuda 1974 Barracuda Parked For 20 years! Will It Run Again? #dailydriverdiaries kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5DWY5RvqN17esU

[@d.st.michael4195]

Man that’s nice. Impala’s and Caprices were the literal life blood of my family growing up. We owned them as family cars and used them to build a very successful taxi cab business in our small town. They’ve been such a huge part of my life growing up. They will ALWAYS be close to my heart no matter the year.

[@garyblanchard1084]

Impala AFFIRMATIVE Caprice not so much (except 1973 through 1975).

[@williamadams8353]

The 1966 Caprice and the 1969 Impala Custom Coupe both were a big part of my first years driving and cruising. My older brother owned the 66 Caprice and was driving 2 years before I turned 16 and bought a 69 Impala with a 396 big block for $300. It was a ten year old car the year I bought it and got my drivers license. Freedom from being a pedestrian in a small town with my first car, and I drove it home from the DMV on my 16th birthday. Put a Pioneer 8 track sound system with some Crayco 6x9s cranking out tunes like Tom Petty, Bad Company, .38 special, and Black Sabbath. Those were the days.

[@chriscatarcio2983]

So is the 58. For sale. Love them.

[@cj8172]

Cool vid brother, always brings a smile to my grille seeing a barn find being saved. I'm in New Zealand but wish I was in the U.S saving old cars.

[@Ridendrty]

Another extraordinary find. Happy for you man!

[@kimmiles3071]

That was big fun just watching you and the dusty bubble - thanks!

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

You got yourself a beauty there , brother ... a 61 is definitely on my bucket list ! I hope you show us what you do with that beauty as I'd love to see her all cleaned up with the trim in place ... I'm driving a 60 Biscayne & just love those old Impalas .

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

What a great car! Can’t wait to see that cleaned up!

[@Pedroisanickname]

The 61 is such an exceptional design. One of my favs and I'm a Pontiac guy. Congratulations!

[@OSXMan]

First time I've visited your channel. The car is amazing. But, what really stood out was how you and the seller were getting along. Right on the same wavelength. Love of old iron, bringing people together. Subscribed!

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Click on One of my playlists and let the good times roll 😎

[@ColinBarrett001]

Great video. What a brilliant car! Thanks for sharing. I know the temptation might be to hot rod it, but I would keep it pretty standard - maybe in a beautiful period silver colour.

[@rogergoodman8665]

Oh that's definitely gotta be a keeper! Nice job!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

It's amazing how solid that car is. You did really good on that one.👍

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Ill have the update video up soon so make sure your notification 🔔 is on

[@hudentdw2]

those were beautiful vehicles as brand new..good luck keep us posted in your progress restoring it👍!

[@discmotoslots]

that thing is sweet! nice find/good work!

[@kellyhoganhpadventures]

Very nice find!

[@ramrodz8618]

Keep up the good work I love your videos. The 61 bubble top is my favorite car.

[@williesweetjr8713]

You're the undisputed King 👑 of car hunters!

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@aaronpantoja2251]

Nice to see another 61 find. Found my 61 2 years ago sitting in a garage for 30 years. Red with white top all original.

[@johnnymartines2118]

Man..great find! I got to get a full size Chevy..always loved them all the way to 73

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

You scored big time! Can't wait to see more of your 61 bubble! The 62 bubble is my favorite impala!

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

I’m working on it today btw

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

@@DezzysSpeedShop is it an automatic, I Or 3 speed?

[@MaxAC]

I can't decide which one I love more, the 61 or the 58. Both are beautiful. Great find. Cheers!

[@zw5509]

What a great find. Seems to be in good shape and someone had some real plans for it looking at the engine modifications. Sealed up the Carb opening too! Nice of them. Trim is there, interior nice. Finish it all the way, bring it back! I'll be watching!

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

My buddy gave me a carburetor for it today for my birthday!!

[@zw5509]

@@DezzysSpeedShop Happy Birthday! to you! You are developing a fine channel! Enjoying it! Thanks

[@christophertucker5144]

@@DezzysSpeedShop I'll give you two carbs, and I'll wash it for you!

[@pacman071]

@@DezzysSpeedShop Dude the inside looks great. I would totally give it fresh paint and maintain it. Good luck

[@davidd1395]

@@DezzysSpeedShop Rochester Quadrajet?

[@danwesterberg3956]

the look on your dogs face just after you said "all i need is a dead animal wrapped in a bun" was priceless...........nice find !!

[@frozenstang3868]

What great find, dont see them that rust free too often. So many things you could do with that car.

[@blue32nu]

Beautiful find!

[@JB91710]

RS Camaro, Javelin AMX, Charger oh my! I hope you're going back for a trailer refill. I even like the wheels on the Impala.

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Nice score Dezzy.... Let me know when you get it fired up.

[@elvismartinez871]

Damn! Lucky man! Keep us posted.

[@michelgouverneur885]

again one saved .....what i like too is when you are filming homes along side the road with classics front of .

[@shirleyjackson3255]

What An Awsome Treasure!!💝Safe travels back home.😊🙏🏽

[@georgephillips1185]

What a beautiful find keep it on the road 🤙

[@wayfarer1517]

Well done Dezzy, you da man! Got a 1961 Chevy Impala slant-six (think it's a slant?) convertible all original that has been sitting in a garage for 40 years! It was my grandmother's that went to my uncle along with the house in 1981. Uncle passed, and now the whole estate is in litigation (long story). Hope to get that thang "recovered" before too long; no hurry I guess as it has been where it is for four decades. **shrug**

[@kahewts]

Youre a savage bro! Always pulling something epic out!! Ima get at you next week when we drop our latest barn find!!

[@edwardberwind8544]

You are a lucky man. I had one of these brand new in 1961 and I always loved the car. Best of luck restoring your ride. What would I do with it? I would restore it back to stock, rebuild the entire suspension, with up graded front disc brakes and redo the interior if needed. Then I would drive it everywhere within limits.

[@michelecrown2426]

Great find! I had a white with red interior, with the bubble top, 283 V8. Totaled it on a 6" diameter oak tree. That baby ran like a top.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

This one was originally tan on tan with a 6 cylinder and 3 speed manual

[@adamdavenport6421]

dezzy well I have to admit that I’m also a hoarder and you are exactly right that the first part of letting go of something of your hoard is admitting that you have a problem and I really want to say Ty for saving another beautiful impala from the junkyard

[@Ridendrty]

There are people that dream and there are people that do. You are a doer✊

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Just living my own twisted fantasy 😂

[@mattpack7660]

Great find! Good bones!

[@patstetler9180]

Can’t wait to see it cleaned up

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Nice ride man!👍

[@toddburns786]

That 62- 65 chevy ll is sweet!! Great video.

[@christopherstark7585]

Dam that is a sweet find man!

[@invicta6110]

I have a '61 Buick bubble. Hasn't been on the road in a while, need to get it going! It's rare to find one that rust free, can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

I actually sold this one and dumped the money into other projects like my ‘69 Caprice 427/4-speed car kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXyncoR9rLV0o68si=-5vZi5acOfJYqo-M

[@chicoshovelhead]

What?! That is a score. I'm seeing a Nova, and Camaro, and God only knows what else at that spot. Wow, man. I do this same thing and I know you fought that load the whole way home...a bit heavy on the ass end with it on there backwards. Going to be a sweet car.

[@chevy61chevy61]

That’s beautiful bro. !!!!

[@peterselten500]

Great find it will look amazing with some tlc look forward to the next update

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Next up is a carb and a bath!

[@ColinBarrett001]

@@DezzysSpeedShop Looking forward to seeing that!:)

[@wiliamcushman9033]

Great job man. Thanks for the share.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching l!

[@Megabyte4747]

I have always liked the 1961 Chevy Impala bubble top. They are kinda rare, I have seen very few at car shows. I remember my Aunt and Uncle owned two of them back in the early 70s, one of them got wrecked. I was a little kid then in elementary school. The 2nd one they had they bought for my cousins to drive. I would love to see it after it is all restored, they are beautiful old cars.

[@neilbarratt1523]

The car caught my attention but then I realized that you were in Washington State I was riveted. Grant county, Grand Coulee dam. I have relatives right there. Looking forward to seeing it cleaned up.

[@richtomasek9308]

A special car in great shape! Worth a fortune, too.

[@toddgirard391]

Yea but always get the nice cars....and you get them going.....more videos of them before and after would be awesome.......but I understand it’s a lot of work doing both jobs..... awesome video

[@rexsmith3886]

Damn good find. Just bought a 66 Plymouth fury sport 440 buckets 727 pos chased it for. 3 years. HAaaaa now. She's mine happy as a pig at the slop troff

[@rickmalarky9878]

Great Video. friendly easy going style, cool car!

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephrapoza6453]

Nice find guys.

[@billnasburg1361]

I love your adventure to E WA. I live in Eohrata and I am a car nut too. I have a huge collection of 56 Buicks and your young enough to get these cars back on the road. Best to you always

[@19c1071]

Wow what a solid car , 61 one of my favs !

[@jamesk2532]

Man what a find those are so badass, good find.

[@gregfoster4541]

When I growed up, our family car was a '61 Impala white with red interior 409 4 speed and a bubble top, my mom didn't like it so she continued to drive the '55 Pontiac Chieftain which was 2tone red and white, awesome car and in '66 got a Chevrolet Impala, traded the Pontiac in and kept the '61 cause was my dad's favorite,,,funny thing after getting rid of the Pontiac the '61 ended up being my mom's favorite driver 😀,,women are funny that way, go figure 😀thanks for sharing and as always ❤"Howdy from Texas "!!

[@JohnDoe-wl2wu]

Great find man wish I found it

[@Cheez1979]

What a find !!! Sick 61

[@tjstevens001]

That looks like a good car to restore, wow! How lucky can you be?

[@alanparham6493]

If you have the patience to restore this beautiful Chevy like you do with loading on the trailer you're definitely in good shape!!

[@koolhub6137]

1961 Chevy with a bubble top roof, it probably a 283 engine 2 or 4 barrel Rochester Carb, power guild transmission, but a good car back then. Glad to see this young man taking a interest in this area too.

[@erikalbertson7483]

That's a nice one ! Looks like you'll be going back for more !

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Definitely!

[@aaronsg71]

Wow the condition is incredible

[@peewee8128]

Yeah that's a bad boy for sure...sweet!

[@RusThompson]

Great find, beautiful find. I'll have to check out how it came along after a year.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

I sold it 🥹

[@hiesenburg669]

My favorite impala .In my opinion the 61 is the car the ties the all of the 50s and 60s Impalas together . It kinda resembles all of them from that era

[@thyslop1737]

A true barn find. Hope you bought it.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

That is a nice looking car. It will look even better once it gets a bath. I like the car next to it straight out of American Graffiti.

[@kennethdunham2112]

Hey what's up with 58 Biscayne. That would be nice

[@normcarguy4571]

one of the best cars love 61 Impala

[@stacyspittles3396]

Your so lucky am glad you are saving these vehicles

[@lakechamp529]

That is one sweet find

[@ceesteven]

Couldn’t have gone to a nicer man. May God Bless.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks for the kind words

[@19c1071]

Woooo I'm jealous , CONGRATES ! Lol .

[@williewaset]

Dang that's nice!

[@keithfagan5424]

Nice Find,

[@glassontherocks]

I moved to Oregon from Illinois. I can't believe the cars out here without rust. There are treasures everywhere.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Yea the further East you go towards the mountains the dryer it is

[@losindadrop]

Hell yeah! Da dirty bubble!

[@junkindonuts]

Dam good find!

[@666kty3]

Juicy barn find.

[@kennydemartini2169]

Those cars are beautiful! As far as the ram horn manifolds, just about every small block Chevy had them, including trucks. There was no horsepower advantage with them (unless you had the Corvette 2.5" ones), they were simply all Chevrolet had until the accessory bolt holes appeared on the cylinder heads in 1968, when the alternator had a bracket there instead of on the manifold. Corvette continued to use the ram horns through the 1982 model year.

[@ronclaman156]

Those ram horn exhaust manifolds are what we call cast iron headers back in the 60's and 70's

[@doughboy3489]

Damn good find

[@krodhawkfan3452]

Keep rockin' that Seahawks hat

[@BubbaIXI88]

love this video. that 58 is bad ass

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks! Tell a friend 😁

[@victorrobinson9116]

Is he selling the 1958 also ?

[@asteverino8569]

This video popped up on my KZbin home page today. Really enjoyed you and getting the 61 Impala.

[@DezzysSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching! Check out some of my other rescue videos. I picked up an SS 409/4-speed 1963 Impala last year

[@asteverino8569]

@@DezzysSpeedShop Will do.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool....................... 👍👍👍

[@richardmcbride7180]

should take the 58 chev too!

[@filiflores6627]

Agree

[@RandyGeorgeson]

65 thru 73 are my favorite ❤

[@jackelliott3103]

It's probably a 283. The 327 didnt come out until 62, so the available V8's were 283/348/409. The 2bbl was 170 HP, the 4bbl 230HP. My dad had a 283 4V Turboglide Impala Sport Sedan. The dash was the same color and had the same emblem. I learned to drive on it.

[@mikeabresch3827]

Great find are you going back for the 58 and the chevy 2 and the camero