We have recently seen a few examples of the Chevrolet Impala SS cross our desks at Barn Finds, with most rolling off the line during the halcyon days of the 1960s. Chevrolet revived the badge during the 1990s, with our feature car emerging in 1995. Finding anything significant to criticize is virtually impossible, and its documented odometer reading may be one of the lowest in existence. Its next journey could be to a new home because the seller has listed the SS here on Craigslist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It could be yours for $25,000, and I must say a big thank you to eagle-eyed Barn Finder T.J. for spotting this stunning survivor.
Chevrolet unveiled the Impala SS as a concept at the 1992 Detroit Motor Show, with the car immediately receiving rave reviews from the motoring press. Such was the reception that the company commenced production in 1994. Our 1995 example presents superbly, with its Code 41 Black paint holding a mirror shine. The seller describes it as a genuine survivor, admitting there are minor marks and chips. However, they are so small that an in-person inspection is the only way to spot them. The panels are free from ripples and other defects, while a garage-kept life has left this beauty rust-free. Chevrolet contrasted the dark paint shade with a few subtle badges and a set of beautiful 17″ alloy wheels that are free from stains and curb rash. The plastic is in good condition, and the glass appears flawless.
It is common for manufacturers to push the envelope when developing concepts, and Chevrolet was no exception with its 1992 Impala SS. Its engine bay housed a massive 8.2-liter V8, but cooler heads prevailed when the button was pressed for production. The car’s underpinnings were predominantly those utilized in the Caprice 9C1 Police Package, including significant suspension and brake upgrades. The 5.7-liter fuel-injected V8 produces 260hp and 330 ft/lbs of torque, which feeds to the road via a four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission. Chevrolet walked a fine line between luxury and performance with the SS. Although it tipped the scales at a relatively heavy 4,036 lbs, its ability to cover the ¼-mile in 15.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 142mph were both impressive. This car is in exceptional condition for its age. This is unsurprising because its odometer shows 25,000 documented original miles. It runs and drives perfectly and should be considered a turnkey classic.
One weakness of many cars from the 1990s is that interior trim and upholstery can often look tired and worn. That isn’t the case with this Impala because it is almost perfect. The seats carry the typical wrinkles that are a hallmark of leather, with the remaining upholstered surfaces and the carpet equally impressive. The dash is spotless, and there are no aftermarket additions. The new owner won’t lack safety and comfort features, receiving dual airbags, climate-controlled air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power front seats, power mirrors, cruise control, a leather-wrapped tilt wheel, and a premium AM/FM radio/CD player.
This 1995 Impala SS is a stunning car, and its new owner will slip behind the wheel of an unmolested survivor that appears to need nothing. The 2023 market downturn didn’t hurt the value, with the 1995 Impala SS one of the star performers during the past year. The price of this car looks highly competitive, especially considering its condition and odometer reading. I believe it will find a new home relatively soon, but are you tempted to make it yours?
My first thought was, oh no, another impala, then I saw 1995???? Whoh, gotta take a gander at this.
I like it, and the impala badges on the C pillars? Nice touch.
I can live with the 350. But why oh why would you order it with bucket seats, center console and column auto????
They needed the floor shifter space to for the massive cup holders.
I don’t believe you had any option for a floor shifter on this model. I have seen numerous and all had the column shifter.
It appears in 96 and 97 you COULD get a floor shifter. I’ve never seen one in person, but just saw some on-line.
The later body styles were better looking IMO, but they went FWD…
94 and 95 were column shifts, 96 was console shift. No exceptions.
DGMinGA, 1996 was the only year for a floor shifter, and it wasn’t an option, it was standard. Also, this (last of) body on frame Impala SS model was only built for 3 years, 1994-96. Attached is my 93 Roadie, 94 Impala SS, and 94 9C1. The 94 Impala SS just turned 50k on the odometer.
That’s how the “95 Impala SS’s were configured. Period
The 94 and 95 were all column shift it wasn’t until the 96 when it was floor shift.
A 4-door Chevrolet should never have the SS label. 94,95 & 96 were ugly boats.
A SS had a V-8, two doors a console and bucket seats.
That’s the only way it comes zero choice on interior options on SS model and only 3 choices exterior colors black.. green…maroon all came with gray interior…
I own a 1996 – that was the only year of the RWD Impalas that came with the floor shift as standard. As far as I know, none of the 1996 models ever came with a column shift, but the 1994 & 1995 models did, and there was no option for a floor shift, as they were still based off of the Caprice, which had the bench seat and column shift. Also, none of the SS models during the 3 year run came with a bench seat. My Impala has 145,000 miles on it and is now my project car – I have to put in a new water pump, heater core and related hardware, but it runs beautifully when right. Not a great snow car, though!
I remember seeing these when they were brand new and as much as I hate 4-door anything, I was impressed. They have gathered a following over the next 30 years, I even know of clubs dedicated to the marque. I have no idea of their value. I think it just depends on the buyer and seller.
I had a 95 in dark cherry. Loved the digital speedo and column shifter which were both gone for 1996. Great runner, very smooth, room for the family of 5 even when I had 3 in car seats.
Adam Clarke, when did Chevrolet do this? “Its engine bay housed a massive 8.2-liter V8.” That’s a 500 cubic inch engine.
Read it again. The 8.2L engine was in the 1992 show car. Production models all used a 5.7L engine, as Adam points out.
You are correct, and I stand corrected. Sorry Adam Clarke; just when I thought I knew what I didn’t know. “The 1992 Chevrolet Impala SS concept car had an 8.2-liter V-8 engine. The production version of the Impala SS, however, had a 5.7-liter LT1 V-8 engine.” Thank you CCFisher
I think what Adam was trying to to say was when the car was in development, originally it was specified with the big block, “but cooler heads prevailed.”
Ok, just a rant here, but looking at the CL ad, why can’t sellers give us a nice complete side view of the vehicle? On this one the first four pictures are same angle views of the front end, then we get various close ups of parts of the exterior. No overall picture. Maybe not a big issue on this one because we know what they look like but on any number of older cars a good overall view would tell us a lot. Irritating. Sorry for the rant.
Back in the day a super big gulp in tlyour cup holder & a pack of Marlboro reds was mandatory so cupholders & ashtrays were very important ! Ask me how I know lol
Mike, no big deal, I do it all the time!
Sweet!
That’s the only way it comes zero choice on interior options on SS model and only 3 choices exterior colors black.. green…maroon all came with gray interior…
I’m surprised nobody mentioned this from one of ads:
“Lord Vader-Your Car Is Ready!!!”
I’m surprised nobody mentioned this from one of the ads:
“Lord Vader-Your Car Is Ready!!!”
I purchased a ’96 new in that same year, the green version. I kept it for 3 years and sold it for close to what I paid for it. It was a fine vehicle. Rode great and had tons of power. Later in life, I found a ’65 Impala SS (my first car and I have a passion for them), and spent more than it’s worth doing a restoration. But It is what it is. I now have a ’65 Impala SS, 327/300, 4 speed, posi traction, white on white, Coker red stripe tires.
I remember the ADD: ” Darth Vader – Step into your car!” lol
I bought a brand new 96 in black cherry metallic, which had the floor shift. I loved the car but it did have its share of problems: The digital odometer NEVER worked and the dealer couldn’t fix it. On a trip to Laguna Seca, the water pump died. The very next year on the same trip, the fuel pump died. The leather on the seats was very thin and quickly tore and cracked. I still loved that car though.
My first brand new car was a 96 in dark cherry. Was a great car. I sold it with 224k miles on it still running great!!
That interior…
So…Much…Graaayyyyyy.
No color.
Not yours.
Shall not have.
Kid you not, I saw one of these turned into a taxi about 20 years ago in Boston.
It was sitting in a line of taxis and I noticed it looked a little different than the all the other taxis. When I got up close to it, it began to look like an Impala SS with a taxi thing on top. I saw Impala SS written on the rear quarter panels and my jaw almost hit the ground…
Why would anyone want a column shifter instead of a console shifter? I still love it it’s like new yet.i would have to put in a better hifi stereo that would sound better than this premium stereo i would have to have one that’s has clarity while turned up to make your ears go deaf thumping out those eighties rocking hit tunes just like I used to have in a Awesome car like this one as a daily driver!
super clean nice ride.96 green with floor shift are the ones you don’t see come up for sale often..