Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1965, and buyers loved them. They sold more than a million Impalas in ’65, a record that would never be bested. The seller has a 1966 Impala Super Sport, which is mostly the same car as a ’65 with different grille and taillight treatments. It appears to be in good shape but has some rough edges. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this V8-powered SS is available here on craigslist for $15,500. Mike F. gets an attaboy for the tip!

While Chevy dealers were no doubt thrilled with 1965 Impala sales (1,046,500 units), 1966 was met with disappointment. Afterall, it’s hard to top a record. And since the ‘66s weren’t hugely different, sales fell to 654,900 copies – a drop of more than one-third. And because the Chevelle Super Sport was scooping up buyers left and right because of its lighter package, the Impala SS saw sales decline by half. Also, the new-for-’65 Caprice was pirating customers, too.

The seller’s ’66 Impala has a 283 cubic inch V8, but no mention is made of its being from the factory. The engine has had an intake manifold and carburetor upgrade, so it’s no longer a true “Turbo-Fire.” The transmission is a 2-speed Powerglide automatic, which was common Chevy fare in the 1960s. The odometer reads 63,500 miles, which would not be a lot for a 60-year-old automobile.

We’re told there’s no rust, and the maroon paint looks like it could be a respray. The interior is showing its age, particularly with the carpeting and door panels, and the bucket seats may need recovering, too. This Chevy came with factory air conditioning, but the compressor is nowhere in sight. If you’re looking for a driver-quality SS and don’t need to have big-block power or a 4-speed, does this ’66 ring any bells?