Introduced in 1968, the Impala Custom Coupe was an Impala with a Caprice 2-door roofline. It was a departure from the fastback styling of the Sport Coupe. Boasting one of the nicest paint jobs I’ve seen on a vintage Chevy, this small-block beauty seems to want for nothing but a new home. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, this well-heeled Bow-Tie is available here on craigslist for $35,000 (USD?). If you want to dicker on the price, you may want to go elsewhere. Barn Finder “Curvette” keeps us busy with the tips!
The upscale Caprice was added in 1965 as a competitor to the new Ford LTD. Its 2-door hardtop had a formal roofline, which set it apart from the swoopier Impala. Sensing a way to increase market share, the formal Custom Coupe came about three years later and was on the Chevy payroll through 1976 (which was the last of the really big Chevies). You’re not likely to find an Impala Custom Coupe with an inline-6, so the 307 was the starting point in ’68 for V8 engines. 45,000 buyers took to the new concept that yea,r while 181,000 others stuck with the fastback.
Some of our readers will likely wish for a different engine under the hood. Like a 327 or one of the big blocks. The 307 cubic inch V8 was new in 1968, replacing the venerable 283. We’re told the one in this car is numbers-matching, and the car has 157,000 miles. However, the engine compartment is spotless, perhaps housing an engine that was rebuilt at some time. An automatic transmission is also in play, perhaps the 2-speed Powerglide? New are at least one tire, power brake booster, the battery, and a rebuilt carburetor.
What may be Ash Gold paint looks perfect, yet the roof has been repainted. The body panels look stout with no hints of rust having been eradicated. The Rally wheels appear great on this Chevy, and they are my all-time favorite GM rims. Sadly, there are no pics of the interior. This machine may be as nice as they come, and the seller is very confident in the asking price. Are you in?
The seller says he’s “not in a hurry to sell.” I believe him. The absence of interior and undercarriage pictures is a pretty good indication of that, along with his very high price.
And no interior shots! My dad bought one brand new, blue with black interior and a 327. Remember him saying it was a gutless wonder. I was 11 years old and he would let me drive it around the farm. I was able to spin the tires on the gravel so I thought it had plenty of power.
In ’68 the 327 came in 2 flavors ~ 250HP & 275HP (which was actually the same engine as the 300HP Vette engine). The 250 was pretty much a dog in that big car but the 275 was respectable with bigger cam and valves plus a better intake manifold and bigger carb.
$35k for a 307 Impala? Seller has a better chance of seeing God. There are many nice cars that could be had for this price.
Had one of these in high school. Used it to cut lawns in the summer. I could fit two lawnmowers, and edger and other tools easily. Great car, it would start no matter how cold the winters got!
Grandma’s car. Complete with the 307 and the PowerSlide. A pretty looking car, with an ugly price.
Nice Impala, but clearly the seller is not motivated.
You’re extremely unlikely to find an Impala Custom coupe with a 6-cylinder engine. It wasn’t available in the Custom coupe.
In 1968, the Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe was available with a six‑cylinder engine. The 1968 Impala Custom Coupe, part of Chevrolet’s fourth‑generation full‑size lineup, could be ordered with the 250 cu in (4.1 L) Turbo Thrift inline‑six as an option. This six‑cylinder was rated at 155 horsepower and 235 lb‑ft of torque. It was positioned as the entry‑level engine for the Impala line that year. The six‑cylinder was available across the Impala range, including the Custom Coupe, and could also be paired with the SS package, which added performance‑oriented trim and accessories. While it was the least powerful option, it offered a more economical alternative for buyers who wanted the Impala’s styling and features without the higher cost of a V8.
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I think the seller meant the car had a vinyl top and it was removed and the roof was painted. Just looking at the rest of the car, and the painted firewall and cowl, the entire car received a repaint at some point. From what little we can see, it looks like a nice Impala, but hopefully the price listed is CDN. More pics certainly would not hurt…
Yeah ~ the chrome trim around the top tells me it was a vinyl top car.
Look at that engine bay! Almost forgot how ez it was to sit on fenders with your feet hangin down the side with your tool bag right alongside of you. Had a 307 in a 68 Malibu wagon white with woodgrain. Excellent engines to replace the 283 imo. Ah, enuff reminiscing…….
nice but way too much money for looks to be a base model with no interior pics or a/c. need the correct derby caps for 68. nice color though. i would have went with an accent color in paint on the roof.
Canadiens trying to offset the tariffs with that price
How does that math work, Robert? Sounds a little like the exporter pays the tariffs non-logic to me…
Seems way overpriced; but it does look like good work. Never thought as much of a 307 as a 283. Nice two door body style and color. If it is a true cancer free car I could see an easy 20k. 35k is somebody who really wants that Chevy model. Not gonna have more than one at a local car show.