1960 Chevy Impala - The Road to SEMA - Manns Restoration

[@hotknight1335]

WOW. ! IF THAT CAR COULD TALK...... " THANKYOU EVERYONE, I FEEL BEAUTIFUL ".

[@deepriver4924]

Seeing young guys doing the work is great! There is hope for the future

[@splender88]

As someone who has done a lot of bodywork, I can appreciate all of the effort that went into this car. Long flat panels but also intricate curves, especially under the fins. A real work of art!

[@christianobrien4465]

I don’t know why.. but I began to cry watching this video.. and I swelled up with tears of pride knowing that you guys and so many unsung hero’s of America are reminding me / us what we are and who we are… amazing beauty of craftsmanship on this stunning American masterpiece of American industrial art!!!!! Thank you kindly

[@RamblinAround]

I'm glad you found it that moving, we really appreciate you watching!

[@JT-zv2ff]

1960 Chevrolet Impala my favorite car ever since I seen my first one in 1967 I was hooked........

[@williambutler8624]

Older video, this is one of the most beautiful 1960 IMPALA'S I've seen, the restoration on this is perfect, Manns and crew deserve a Reward on this build, hands down a true CLASSIC, words cannot describe how nice this car is, the 60 IMPALA, one beautiful design by Chevrolet, starting from 1955 to 1970 Chevrolet built some of their best body styles, 1958 being the first IMPALA, THANKS to Ramblin Around for showing this 60 IMPALA and Congratulations to Manns Restoration for a Excellent build on a CLASSIC 1960 IMPALA ❤.

[@RamblinAround]

I'm glad you like it. We appreciate you taking a look!

[@ESPSJ]

Everything about it is perfect, I love the color.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching!

[@japhetzayas7194]

A lyrical presentation of the restoration process; as beautiful visually and musically as the extraordinary result.

[@marcushaynes843]

They did a VERY good job restoring that '60 Chevy. It's a thing of TRUE beauty.

[@juanmelendez2060]

SEMA restoration is awesome. They brought this 1960 Impala from ashes to glory and excellence. Congratulations!

[@jayceecombs6887]

I recall as a teen just standing behind my Uncle's 1960 red Biscayne/Impala? starring down the lines of the "wing" toward the side, front, for time upon end. It was so cool, just mesmerizing! A stock 6 cylinder. Nonetheless... he treated it as if it were made of "Solid Red Gold!" Nothing in comparison to this show car, or even some of my cars later. However, still to this day: I would welcome, not trade that time: just starring down the lines of that 1960 Chevrolet.! Thank you, J

[@freddiebrooks6898]

Looking good

[@garyfriedrick9941]

I had a 1959 Bonneville station wagon that was my favorite, but I must say this is the most beautiful car I have seen in all my years. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

Do not even think "Absolutely amazing" does it justice.

[@mikearakelian6368]

Yep, artist at work to build a masterpiece... Much joy here in this...

[@mikearakelian6368]

Oh, and for a Craftsman this is the joy in life along with family...

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

They Sure Did Put a lot of work into this Car 🚗. It Came out Beautiful 😍 👌.

[@chuck56176]

Gorgeous '60! Awesome craftsmanship!!!

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching!

[@WhizeCracker]

My uncle Artie bought a black '60 Impala brand new. I was five years old and I remember he gave my brother and me a dime each to clean his already clean rear roll-down windows. I think my earliest memory. His was black with red interior and I've been in love with the '60 Impala ever since.

[@Caju10jose]

I'm right. Cars are like toys for adults. And this toy is beautiful.

[@gregatkinson7276]

A LOT of work went into rescuing this beautiful piece of automotive history obviously and thank you so much for salvaging this car and for posting! Excellent job guys.

[@wild971]

Great job, 👍

[@hustiene2801]

I am the 3rd owner of my 60 Impala suntan copper, the family that I purchased it from bought it in 1970 from a local school teacher, they had many memories in it as does me and my family I would never think of selling until I die and it moves on, these cars were very prone to rust and if they were not garaged the whole time like Mine it’s hard to get a good example these days, you guys did an incredible job restoring this beautiful car! From another good example owner!

[@terrykelly5496]

My uncle owned a red 1960 Impala when I was a little kid. This brought back some great memories.

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

This brings back great memories for me. My mother had a 1960 2 door Chevrolet Impala and she taught me how to drive in that car. 348 motor and 3 speed stick shift on the floor.

[@mikehancock9977]

A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE WENT INTO THAT CAR , IT'S BEAUTIFUL I COULD NEVER LET IT GO . I BUILT A 69 SUPERBEE , AS MUCH TIME MY HANDS SPENT ON THAT CAR . IT'S ALWAYS A BIG PART OF ME . CONGRATS GUYS BIG LOVE .

[@Wootangtw]

Awesome job…

[@davidarnds3831]

Been Around Cars all my life. Body Shops, Car Dealer Ships, Top Shops Used Car Sales Business and I have to say you guys are the Best. I Hope this video will Do you guys a Solid Boost to your business. Very Well Done.

[@carlestler]

Best looking 60 Chevy I’ve ever seen. Probably my favorite restoration of any kind!

[@pitman6992]

Absolutely gorgeous! When I was young my Uncle John bought nothing but Impalas! Earliest I remember was the '59 he had n he had many more up into the '70s! Man, I wish I could go back n get me one of those!!! Awesome job Manns Restoration!!!❤😎👍

[@markwilliams5606]

Bob Seger said it Best! In the Backseat of my 60 Chevy. Working on those Night Moves! 🇺🇸👍🏁

[@warreneiseburg3168]

I'm 73 and the first car I ever owned was a 1960 Impala, Jet black with a red interior. It was 3 years old when I bought it and it had 20 thousand miles on it. It was the best looking car I ever owned. This is the first one I've seen restored and it's a master piece. It brought tears to my eyes. If I was a rich man I'd give whatever price it took to do what this car owner did for the most beautiful Chevy ever made.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Warren, we're sure glad you like it. I'll bet yours did look really great with that color combo. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@ralphchrist2655]

A friend of mine had a white 1960 Impala 2 door with a 283 and the old turboglides, God what a pretty car, and me to not be out done I went out and got a 62 Impala two door with a 283 and the old castiron powerguild Transmission. Oh to be back in 1966 again.

[@willemp6432]

I wish your bank account was at the same level as your passion my friend...At least you had one.I grew up in South Africa and live in Berlin now.They don`t sell them there..

[@valeriegriner5644]

My daddy had a 1960 Impala (bubbletop, I think). It was black with red accents/interior....a VERY sporty, fast car! I was born in 1957, but I remember this car...and we have old home movies of it, too. This video brought tears to my eyes, too!

[@jakespottedhorse]

Loved the TEAM WORK

[@edwinheredia4305]

I always say when Americans get together to build nothing but the best there are no stopping them my respect goes to them God Bless America🇵🇷🇺🇲👍🙏

[@eddym5532]

All these guys enjoying what they doing. The final result... a master piece.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look Eddy!

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Absolutely beautiful car.

[@soyounoat]

That is the finest classic Chevrolet I have seen. The color, the hand built craftsmanship, The "tri-power" fuel injection, interior, wheels, all just perfect. Great work.

[@misterchieftain3863]

Thank you Americans for building such amazing and beautiful cars. Greetings from Germany.

[@papasmurfron7339]

Watching this brings a tear to my eye! When I was a boy, at 3 years young! My Dad! God Rest His Soul! bought a brand new 1960 Chevy Impala, White, Light Blue Interior, 283 ci. The curves on that car was like a Center Fold Model! The road trips, sleeping in the back window, the bluegrass music coming out the speaker in the middle of the seat! Mom & Dad setting in the front seat, and the whole back seat was mine! THIS CAR BRINGS BACK SOME FOND MEMORIES! THE MUSIC YOU HAVE CHOSEN IS PERFECT!!!,,,,, THANK YOU!!

[@jimgallahue8746]

You guys should definitely have your own show, I'd watch it. I believe I was brought home from the hospital in a brand new 1960 Chevy Bel Aire so these cars mean a lot to me. I love them.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Jim, we appreciate you watching!

[@not2fast4u2c]

One of the best Impalas made ...The body is so straight and smooth ..The before and after pictures are awesome ..Thanks for all the video and pictures

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Jim, I appreciate the kind words!

[@cliff7292]

My Dad had a 60,turquoise and white 2dr hard top Impala. I learned to drive in that car, loved it. I was always washing and waxing it, a beautiful car. He went to a 63 Cadillac which also was nice but my heart will always with the Chevy.

[@shawclassicautoworks8918]

As a restoration shop owner, I very much enjoyed seeing all of the video footage of the build along with the great collection of before and after photos. Great job guys, truly beautiful.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@tiozorrodelvalle9953]

With all my respect, that was not a *restoration* but a *creation* I mean, there is a lot of love in every inch and these guys made it possible... Thanks for sharing!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, we appreciate it!

[@williammatthews2948]

Dedication, hard work, and attention to detail is how amazing cars like this are saved. Thanks again.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, we appreciate it!

[@johnbockelie3899]

The 1960 impala was one of my favorites.

[@nojnoj3069]

Just found your video....Oh my Lord. This is absolute perfection and the original owner....WoW!....You and your excellent team must be so proud. God blessed all of you with incredible talent.....Well done..Well done!

[@kerrysuche6747]

Wow. That is one beautiful car!

[@lfr30043]

probably the best production I've ever seen of a ground up rebuild. The music was appropriate the video captured the sincerity and the passion these people have to the trades they know how to do so well. I could not have done a better job myself. It also happens to be my grandpa's car. I'm 57 but when I was five my grandpa had that car and I loved it. Thank you for posting and the love that shows in your work

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we're glad you liked it!

[@hj179]

Excellent restoration. The red and the chrome really complement each other.

[@XayriddinKubayov]

Узимизда булганда жигули урнига олган булардим.Ажойиб куриниш.

[@davehansen8405]

you are masters of your craft. so glad that the owner got his car back. im sure you floored him. ive always been a bike guy, but you got me wanting to do a car now! art is what you make it. so glad i watched this

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Dave, we appreciate you taking a look!

[@dennisbrill5336]

IT'S LIKE BRINGING AN OLD FRIEND BACK TO LIFE, GREAT JOB!! I HAD A 1964 IMPALA RAG TOP, WAS MY FIRST CAR. LOVED THAT LITTLE 283 V-8!!! ☘️🤓

[@JoseCruz-kp7ru]

348 never seen a 283 with valve covers like that.

[@mikesonneson2824]

That is absolutely beautiful. And you didn't suck the life out of the original car,interior or drivetrain. Big fan of this kind of vision and workmanship.

[@MimicoBungalow]

An incredible make-over. But, that's just my issue with it. It'ended up as a 'resto-mod', rather than being faithful to the original. Yes, it's gorgeous - but it's NOT the car the way it was made. I would have rather seen a redone motor and drive-train more faithful to the original. The new separate front seats and console is amazing, but not the way the car was made. The new wheels are terrific - but perhaps replicating the original steel wheels and 'poverty' caps would have been more authentic? I don't know. If they set out to do a 'restoration', this certainly isn't it. I don't mean to pour water on the party, folks. I can certainly acknowledge that the Mann's Restoration crew did an amazing job, though.

[@samiam9008]

Seams impossible to make anything this large perfect, but this car is perfect.

[@iamnoone9498]

WOW! What an awesome car! I’m older than that Impala, love cars and love car programs.....even cheesy west coast ones that put monitors in every nook and cranny. But you guys at Manns are on a totally higher level. Take a bow! That’s one of the best resto’s I’ve seen in a looooong time. Fantastic job!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we appreciate you watching!

[@kathyguinto4585]

This baby's drop dead gorgeous,wow!.John M Guinto

[@mikepech1648]

You can tell the the guy who is sanding the roof loves the car. He gives the car a drink of water to keeps it from hydrating. That is true love. Awesome job and beautiful car.

[@martinihrck2704]

Wow this owner must be the happiest man in the world....fantastic job wow...

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Martin, we appreciate the kind words.

[@stevenmotta7408]

It turned out absolutely stunning

[@alvincash3230]

A magnificent work of art!

[@AutotuneIndonesia]

there is always a story behind the legendary car 👍

[@patrickohara1494]

Absolutely beautiful, my uncle had a 1960 Impala , it was black with a red interior. I was 8 years old, and it has been my favorite car since.

[@najibamin7920]

Love the crews doing the job so passionately with great dedication and love.what a great moving sculpture that impala is....

[@MoparDan]

Wow, that lucky car got a terrific second life. What a nice thing for the original owner to now enjoy. Congratulations.

[@ThomasDeLello]

So sweet...

[@pilotgeoff]

You Americans new how to design cars back then. Beautiful restoration, beautiful designed car.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we're glad you like it!

[@Romans--bo7br]

I know I'm "late" on this one, but just want to say.... WORLD CLASS - Master Craftsmanship Restoration!! Congratulations to all involved for a job Superbly Well Done. The amount of attention given to the fine details, especially the attention given to details that are Not readily visible... that is where the "truth" of ANY restoration (of Anything) lays... and tells the story of whether or Not the "restoration" will last or Not. Folks who take pride in their work to do or be the very best, "generally" are quality people, in & of themselves. The Very First place that I look when someone says its been "fully restored".... is UNDER the vehicle, and work my way up from there. In recent decades I'm finding more and more hack jobs... rust buckets, that are just made to look good on the surface... but once you get past all the surface glitter, you find out that - "all that glitters, is not gold" to quote an old saying..... and the deeper you get into it, the worst things look, which is why I always start from underneath - at the frame, and Everywhere else that is not readily seen from the surface. Like people.. there are many who may be super attractive on the outside, but at the core of their being, they're of very poor character - not to be trusted, and definitely not someone you could trust to "be there" when needed the most in dire situations.... nor pretty well for Any other reason.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, the guys will appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@kellysweetman6070]

The details that go into restoring a classic like this is really something to see. Awesome job!

[@krishnannampoothiri.p.m5607]

The muscle cars of 1950s and 60 are real treasures. In India I have seen a few such cars like Impala, Plymouth Savoy, Studebaker Commander and President, Dodge Kingsway etc.

[@FabioQuadrana]

Absolutely fantastic restoration

[@clarencehoover6748]

Incredible dedication and workmanship. Simply beautiful.

[@1996smu]

I have a 1960 and a 1961 impala and i never have the time to work on them i would so love to get them fixed up to new again!

[@jimmysapien9961]

wish I had them 😔

[@Specialized61]

Those are men at work! What a beautiful piece of rolling art!

[@phredrocks]

This is a great outcome of my favorite chevy Impala. I love them all but the 60 is my favorite! well done folks, may it never be in a field again!

[@nickkostakis9600]

Best looking car ever brilliant good on you guys great show thank you very much

[@danterry6328]

First time view. Beautiful car build a lot of talent at your shop. Really dig the post war cars Tri Fives and six tail lights Impalas. Such a beautiful restoration.

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Best dash of all time! What a beauty.

[@kudratovislambek9508]

are you with me

[@jimmysapien9961]

Mann’s you guys did one heck of a Restoration!!! Unbelievable!!

[@airfight10]

in year 1968 ı was 11 jear old , chewy was my love ,when ı am seen on the street ,I am fallen in love to this wonderfull nice car ,,mega cool jop ,to bring the chevy back to live. greatings from my country /Turkia

[@RamblinAround]

I'm glad you like our Impala. Thank you for watching, we appreciate it! Have a great day!

[@JohnW1711stock]

They used the proper engine, and modernized it. No cookie cutter power here! I love the wheels. Great car.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking a look!

[@richardfeibel3154]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN PROPER ENGINE? THERE WERE 6 PROPER ENGINES AVAILABLE ACROSS THE BISCAYNE ;BEL AIR; IMPALA LINE UP. IF YOU ARE REFERRING TO THE 348 THERE WERE 3 VERSIONS AND IT APPEARS THE ORIGINAL ENGINE IN THIS IMPALA WAS A 348 250 HP VERSION WITH A SINGLE 4 BARREL .THE NEXT IN LINE WAS 280HP VERSION WITH 3 DEUCES AND THE BIG ONE WAS THE DUNTOV 348 WITH DUNTOV CAM SOLID LIFTERS 11.5 TO 1 COMPRESSION AND DUAL IGNITION DUAL EXHAUST ALL 348'S HAD DUELS.SO IF THEY CHANGED CAM AND LIFTERS AND THEN ADDED THE INJECTION YES IT WOULD BE THE PROPER WAY TO LIGHT UP THE TIRES.AND THE PLATING OF THE TRIM SETS IT APART FROM THE ORIGINAL ALONG WITH THE CENTER CONSOLE ,THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE TILL 63.I OWNED A 59 283 230 HP 4 BARREL TURBOGLIDE IMPALA COUPE IN RED. AND A 60 DUNTOV 348 335 HP VERSIONS 4 SPEED POSI POWER EVERYTHING DELETE ,EVEN NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING ,NO PADDED DASH. THE DEALER ORDERED IN 1960 48 OF THESE EXACT COUPES DUNTOV 348'S 335 HP LIST PRICE $3350.00 OUT THE DOOR $2850.00

[@mikesonneson2824]

@@richardfeibel3154 I think what he means is it wasn't a generic LS crate motor swap like everyone else does.

[@alyssalopez9536]

@@richardfeibel3154 oh shut up for sake

[@46jazzz]

Hello RamblinAround, my first word about this Impala was beautiful, my second word was Showroom floor beauty.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking a look!

[@cimarron601]

What an absolute beauty. Love the effort in the conversion super nice car

[@johnbockelie3899]

"I tell you, this belongs in a museum!!." Prof. Henry "Indiana" Jones.

[@wiliamcushman9033]

Excellent!! What craftsmanship. Most can only dream of owning such a masterpiece. Well done

[@edbouman5013]

Great example of General Motors body designs of the 1960s! The 1960 Chevy Impala was one their best designs back in the 60s, and this beauty was restored perfectly with lots of passion. I have seen a lot of other beautiful 1960 & 1961 Chevy Impala's done to perfection, until they turn them into Low Riders, or put those Ugly oversized wheels on them, taking away from the original beauty!

[@doublel7337]

Beautiful car and story behind it !

[@RamblinAround]

They really did an amazing job with it. It's pretty cool that they were able to give him his car back, but even better. Thanks for taking a look my friend, I appreciate it!

[@jasonaldea9744]

Absolutely impeccable bravo! 🤙🏼👏

[@animaldw6996]

That there is a Beauty!! So much attention to detail. Incredible man well done.

[@canibusnj]

Wow, they do some world class work and craftsmanship.

[@RamblinAround]

I thought you might like this one. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@canibusnj]

No problem, aren't they currently doing a 63 Impala as well?

[@tonygallo8570]

Absolutely beautiful you did a magnificent job what a piece of artwork sounds great I tip my hat to you

[@michelledauvergne6830]

Congratulations guys for your excellent work ! And thanks for sharing ! Have a good ride !

[@pablobucello8233]

Hermoso Impala del 59 es una Reliquia de Colección ...ya no hacen coches así ... congratulations and take care ..

[@boubakerbob2419]

magnifique restauration faite avec des mains de vrais artistes. bravo pour toute l'équipe qui a participé a cette oeuvre. un admirateur d’Algérie.

[@philippeberdy1330]

Back in 1962, I had a '60 two door automatic 6 cylinder, Bellaire. It was highly polished copper colored, and my version of customized was a set of baby moons. Great ride.

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

So the black paint/primmer is what made the red paint really stand out. Awesome job....

[@RamblinAround]

The base color definitely can make quite a difference. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@kenwalz7231]

Excellent Job.....world class restorers....thanks for the video....I miss my old 60 now!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Ken, we appreciate it!

[@timeinthepast]

Beautiful workmanship 👍👍😱👏 Makes me want one 👀🤩

[@roylerma1096]

Beautiful job guys....

[@angelaprater2679]

Unbelieveable. Outstanding. Love everything they did.

[@skipper9400]

VERY nicely done guys

[@x-man5056]

Incredible transformation, just beautiful.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!

[@dumitrescupetreas3660]

CONGRATULATIONS! WONDERFULL JOB ! THE IMPALA LOOKS GORGEOUS ! and THE MUSIC COMPLETES YOUR TALENT! JUST GORGEOUS!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, we appreciate it!

[@bigjon.6258]

Looks like these dudes did this for free they were passionate during the build...WoW.....

[@bigjon.6258]

@Tractor Tipping Agreed...I Own 1....✌🏽

[@jamespopovich4371]

Not everything is about "$$$$$"

[@bigjon.6258]

@@jamespopovich4371 thats wat broke people say..

[@IPraise22]

@@bigjon.6258 that’s what happy people say

[@Helldpdigr]

I cried when I saw this! No fucking low rider bullshit just plain ol love and respect! Now that's the way I like it!

[@mr.dawson1988]

Exactly I hate when people take beautiful cars like these and put hydraulics on em. The original style is so magnificent.