Rod Authority Exclusive: Gil Losi's 1961 Impala

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Rod Authority Exclusive: Gil Losi's 1961 Impala - "Under Pressure"

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11 жыл бұрын

We go behind the scenes and hit up Gil Losi's Garage for an exclusive look at one of the most beautiful and subtle customs ever built! Gil Losi, with the help of Steve Cook, took a subtle approach to a ground up, Ridler-contending build, and nailed it perfectly. Low and mean, this 1961 Chevy Bubbletop is our idea of the perfect custom - check it out!
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@michaellalli7693 Жыл бұрын

The 1961 Chevy Impala is the best style design and lines of all the 60s. Love that model, nothing else comes close.

@clevanwilsoniii7573 3 ай бұрын

This remains the most impressive 61 Impala I've ever seen 😂, I love the 62 Impala but this one is tearfully beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

@robertelee6712 6 жыл бұрын

61 is my favorite impala. This is the nicest one I've ever seen. I could sit there with him and look at the car all day long.

@anikmistry3446 Жыл бұрын

This 61 is amazing! Unreal power you wouldn’t expect.

@TMXPOZURZ 10 жыл бұрын

thanks Gil,im a die hard associated guy have never bought anything losi,but i respect and admire what you have done for the industry.awesome cars and an awesome legacy.

@bluhammer06 3 ай бұрын

My first car at 17, 1961 red Chevy 2-door bubble top Impala. Bought it in 1969 for $500. It only had a 283 v8, 3 speed manual on the column, no ac, and worst of all no power steering! I put Mickey Thompson 70 series tires all around with American mags, what a beast to park. Loved that car

@gregbell3559 10 ай бұрын

Most beautiful car ever created

@Redant23 4 жыл бұрын

I love it, 61 is my favorite year. Now put a stock steering wheel on it. Love the power and look of this.

@cmscms123456 2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY and get rid of those ghetto wheels

@gljr323 11 жыл бұрын

My favorite year Impala

@profaneslave 7 жыл бұрын

I was into RC when LOSI came onto the scene. Love this story & the car.

@PowerPerformanceYouTube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@erterrill 2 жыл бұрын

Same here!!! Never knew he was the owner of Losi RC. Learn something new every day LMAO

@heberlopez9280 7 жыл бұрын

Epic 61 it has to be the best one ever made yet. Twin turbo 2000hp lookin like that who does that? that guy☝️ what a beautiful dream Machine. Congratulations sir on your bubble top and thank you for the child memories 🏎 🏃

@RNicolasRuvalcaba 6 жыл бұрын

I hate to nit pick such a beautiful car but it really needs the bullet bumper guards - they're such an iconic detail for 61

@stevedage9935 9 жыл бұрын

Pissed thousands away on rc cars but never a Losie. Putting it in my 61 Biscayne now.

@cmscms123456 2 жыл бұрын

Im working on a 1961 Impala 4 door hardtop... ALL STOCK... right down to the steel wheels and the full wheel covers... AND ORIGINAL steering wheel.... (thats the BOMB on that car) repaint cost me less than $2000. original golden beige, with beige interior. A few door dinges on the side trim, and the bumpers original chrome is a bit aged. but its perfect. 230 hp 327, alum power glide

@tombaker3813 3 жыл бұрын

My dream car. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

@jeremyrichardson5696 2 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful

@robert64impala 2 жыл бұрын

What a beauty ! Perfect at any angle🤙🏼

@berniebass3575 2 жыл бұрын

Just another piece of artwork beautiful very pretty

@SuperAngryWalrus 11 жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend.

@USCG.Brennan 5 жыл бұрын

In the early '80s I found a '61 Impala SS (Honduras Maroon) all stock and original. It was an early SS and had the 348. The 409 came out mid year. Wish I still had it....

@Lilsticky70 11 жыл бұрын

OMG... I love impala's and this one is soooo over the top. Great job.

@ponchomateo2290 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car one to be proud. That impala is one of the best one out there,!!!!! Poncho

@marlonjohnson9310 4 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL. I'D LOVE TO HAVE A PRO STREET VERSION TOO.

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh BEAUTIFUL 😎😎😎

@Zacatec831 8 жыл бұрын

Dam can't wait to build my 62 impala ss 1000hp twin turbo.this 61 impala was built to get attention the interior is bad ass.

@Biscaynedave 5 ай бұрын

Love the car ! what size wheel/tire combination did you go with ! i am building a black Biscayne and love that look

@AKEEPERSODEOS 11 жыл бұрын

Simply WOW

@jasem1767 7 жыл бұрын

Stunning......

@PowerPerformanceYouTube 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, thanks for watching. :)

@romanparra488 2 жыл бұрын

Love the impala!! The name though “Under Pressure” Queen? Nope.

@Luis-20 4 жыл бұрын

Soooo clean

@racer67 7 жыл бұрын

Awsome!

@racer67 3 жыл бұрын

Theres NOTHING like money!

@snoopu2601 2 жыл бұрын

My twine cousin's had two of them the original color tan both brother's car's were the same color one was a darker tan than the other one back in 1983-84 something like that. They had other brother's and they must have had all the impalas at one time or another. They would trade them like they were trading horse's. The youngest brother drive a 1950 Buick I love cruising in that beautiful car he was the second owner.

@hotrodrich1946 10 жыл бұрын

Gil, you have always been my hero! Next time you and I are at a stop sign at San Antonio and 14th St in Upland.....I'm gonna back down. What does Janet think of this one. I know her favorite was once your '60 Ford. Also, you look great in the video....must be Claro's sausage keeping you fit. Gil, God Bless you and Janet, Rich

@Mooseracks 3 жыл бұрын

Is it for sale...

@Redant23 9 жыл бұрын

nothing prettier than a 61chevy

@RollYourRock 5 жыл бұрын

Well... maybe a 61 Pontiac Ventura Bubble-Top w/ 8-bolts?

@daveradcliff3716 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly right ! I was 11 years old in 1961. My uncle bought a new Impala 4 door sedan, 6 cyl. 3 spd. On the column. Almond beige top, rest of it was fawn beige. I loved that car. He let me drive it on the back roads.

@curtisjohnston6649 4 жыл бұрын

Come to see a nice old 61 chevy...

@blakebiltwell5 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! What's ur wheel size setup?

@PowerPerformanceYouTube 7 жыл бұрын

You can read more about the build here: www.rodauthority.com/features/car-features/stealth-on-wheels-gil-losis-1961-impala-under-pressure/ The wheels are Billet Specialties, 18" f 20" r, tires are Yokohama Advan Sport, 225/45/18 f 295/40/20 r.

@wilsonluizbazcunhana6657 5 жыл бұрын

Tive uma Impala 1961, também precisava terminar pintura e um pouco nde funilaria montar parte de cima do motor ,😟e eu tinha apenas 18 anos não tinha condições passei do jeito q estava por uma mixaria bachando q Qm a comprava ia terminar ,meu sonho era vê lá andando,mas nunca vi..

@hawkstringfellow 5 жыл бұрын

A kool rear car nice

@emojiking8580 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@terryj383 10 жыл бұрын

Moran engine, shit got serious.

@stevedage9935 9 жыл бұрын

RC is like crack. He should be thanking the thousands who bought the TLR 22 and other cars that made his trillions. Bad ass 61'. I piece mine together in my garage.

@aca192maric 11 жыл бұрын

like ME :P

@gjolinares23 8 жыл бұрын

love exterior even though wheels don't look right on it. interior seems way off for the car. could've gone a way better route but oh well I'm sure he likes it.

@gregbell3559 10 ай бұрын

Ruined it its now not original

@tombaker3813 3 жыл бұрын

My dream car. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.