Abandoned 1961 classic car is found rusting in a yard – it’s selling for $2,500 but there’s a surprise under the hood

AN ABANDONED classic car is selling for just $2,500 – but there’s a reason for its very low price.

A 1961 Chevrolet Impala recently landed on Craigslist, but due to its rough condition the sports car icon will need a heap of work done to it.

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The Impala, which first debuted in 1958, quickly became a best-seller in the US – with the 1961 model year a particularly important part of its long history.

Enthusiasts will tell you that the ’61 iteration saw the introduction of the bubble top styling – which has since become extremely desirable.

But while this Craigslist example is one of them, it will need extensive work done to it by a very patient and dedicated owner, as rust has seemingly caused a number of issues.

Indeed, it might not even be salvageable and, instead, could simply be used for parts.

That’s according to the current owner, who says it could be used as a donor car, although he maintains it could also get a second chance with a complete restoration.

The car comes with a handful of extras as part of the sale, although it’s unclear exactly what those are – presumably additional parts.

The owner wants only $2,500 – meaning, despite its condition, it’s still a highly desirable price.

The car can be picked up from North Haven, Connecticut, and will require a trailer.

This comes as another Impala model recently went up for sale on eBay for $10,900 – despite missing its engine.

This example, from 1967, was reportedly once a show car – so likely spent the majority of its time in top condition.

Sadly, that is a thing of the past as it’s been left seemingly forgotten on a driveway for some 20 years, with rust now a major issue – meaning it’ll need new floors and rear quarter panels.

Thankfully, the doors, front fender, trunk, and hood remain in good shape – but will need extensive work in plenty of other key areas.

What’s worse is that it’s been stripped for parts over the years – likely as a donor car.

Wildly, that includes the engine and the transmission, with the current owner mentioning a 350ci V8 in the summary of their eBay post.

That might not be the worst thing for a patient enthusiast with time on their hands and a good budget, as they could merely pack in a beefier engine with more power, should they want to.

Although any potential buyer might be put off by the $10,900 asking price – with the auction deadline coming in a matter of weeks.

Elsewhere, a historic Plymouth Fury GT muscle car from the 1970s has been found hidden away in a barn – having remained untouched for decades.

Incredibly, it’s just one of four that has retained its original engine, was discovered locked away and unused since 1981 – a staggering 45 years.

The Fury GT enjoyed a very limited production run of 61 to 66 cars – plus three more assembled in Canada – that were equipped with the 440 Six-Barrel engine for the 1970 model year.