Chevrolet introduced the Impala Custom Coupe in 1968. It was the formal hardtop Caprice but in Impala trim (not a fastback). This 1969 edition looks like a brand-new car, a testament to the loving care given to it over 57 years by its two owners. The odometer says 52,000 miles, and there’s no reason to doubt it by what we see. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this Glacier Blue beauty is available through a dealer here on eBay. No takers so far on the $15,000 starting bid, which is below the reserve and the Buy It Now price of $29,900 (which gets you free shipping).
The 1969 Impala was in its fifth year of the successful generation that began in 1965. That’s when the Impala was the most popular car in America at sales of one million copies! Front and rear treatments were completely different in ’69, with the wraparound grille perhaps being its most outstanding feature. Buyers still flocked to Chevy dealers, though sales didn’t compare to those red-hot ‘65s! The seller’s beauty was bought new in Washington State and eventually found its way to Arizona.
From all the photos the selling dealer provided, this Chevy looks as good as it did when it was first sold just before Christmas in 1968. The blue paint is awesome, though it’s a redo. The matching vinyl top and interior are no doubt original and seem to be flawless. Given that the machine is now nearly six decades old, it’s only averaged 900 miles a year, the definition of a garage queen. It’s powered by a 350 V8, but the original owner sprung for a 4-barrel carburetor that would squeeze out 300 horses! We’re guessing the automatic transmission is a TH-350.
Part of its recent service includes a new set of dual pipes and tires, so this car should be ready for another 52,000 miles. The order form lists a lot of options, with factory A/C being excluded, given the usual weather in the Pacific Northwest. If you’re good with the Buy It Now price, the seller will ship it to you at no additional charge. If I were in the market for one of these Chevies, I would have already clicked the BIN button.
What a glorious looking Impala!
Wonder where the skirts went (they’re on the invoice at least). Were headlight doors available on this car?
They’re in the trunk.
Concealed headlights were on the Caprice trim level models in 69.
She’s a beauty Russ, nice writeup! I had a gold 69 identical to this one except it had a factory 327, which was the final year for the engine. Always loved the concave rear windows on the customs. Mine had a big set of Western Slotted rims all around. I hope this finds a home as good or better than it has had for the last 57 years!
She’s a bueat!!!
This car highlights the stunning lack of interest, there were only 2 bids, even though 1 was for the BIN price, which bought the car and ended the listing.
Steve R