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?
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