No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

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The 1960s was a high water mark in American automotive history. There are plenty of examples of manufacturers releasing the right car at the right time, resulting in iconic models like the First Generation Mustang and the Pontiac GTO. Joining that list is the Fourth Generation Chevrolet Impala, a vehicle that enjoyed enormous sales success. This 1967 Impala is a desirable SS Convertible that is a genuine survivor with a known history. It is ready to hit the road with a new owner behind the wheel, although it would take little to lift its presentation to a higher level. The seller has listed the SS here on eBay in Sarasota, Florida. Bidding currently sits at $10,211 in a No Reseve auction.

Chevrolet released its Fourth Generation Impala for the 1965 model year to wide acclaim. It was an immediate overwhelming sales success, with the company performing a significant cosmetic refresh in 1967. This Impala rolled off the line during that model year, with its original owner choosing the SS Convertible variant in Ermine White. It remained part of the same family until being recently discovered in a barn. The seller released it from captivity, returning the car to a roadworthy state in preparation for it to find a new home. The vehicle appears to be a genuine survivor, carrying a few marks and imperfections that confirm that it isn’t a garage queen. The worst issue is on the passenger-side rear quarter panel, which appears may have suffered accident damage at some point. However, the problem isn’t severe, and any reputable paint shop should have no trouble returning the panel to a pristine state. This SS spent almost its entire life in Texas, making its rust-free status unsurprising. The power top was recently replaced as part of the revival, working exactly as it did when this classic left the factory.

The first owner elected to order this SS with Chevrolet’s wonderful 327ci V8. He teamed the motor with a four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt Posi rear end, although he decided to forego such luxuries as power assistance for the steering and brakes. The 327 would have produced 275hp and 355 ft/lbs of torque when the car was shiny and new, and it should have no trouble matching those numbers today. The seller treated the V8 to a professional rebuild as part of the revival, replacing the entire braking system for safety’s sake. The results justified the effort and expense, with the Impala running and driving extremely well. The seller slips behind the wheel several times a week to enjoy all that the SS offers, and the winning bidder will have the opportunity to continue that trend.

The luxury leanings of the Impala are clearly visible when we examine the interior images. Trimmed in Black vinyl, this car features bucket seats, a console, and an AM radio. That might not seem terribly special by modern standards, but it was considered pretty good in 1967. Finding anything worthy of criticism is almost impossible. The upholstered surfaces are free from significant issues, the carpet looks excellent for its age, and the Texas sun hasn’t baked items like the dashpad. There is one minor dent on the console lid’s metal trim, but that appears to be the only genuine fault.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, the No Reserve status of the seller’s auction means that this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible is only days away from finding a new home. It appears to have no immediate needs, allowing the winning bidder to fly in and drive it home. That prospect obviously appeals to many, with the listing attracting 370 views in the last day alone. This has translated into twenty-one bids, while sixty-seven people have added the Impala to their Watch List. Are you tempted to join what could potentially become a bidding war, or will you sit back monitoring the auction to see how it pan out? A word of warning; The longer you watch, the more tempted you may become to throw your hat into the ring. I’d like to wish you luck if you do.

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  1. Stan StanMember

    4sp really makes this one. šŸ‘šŸ

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  2. Eric_13cars Eric_13cars

    The is the 3rd incarnation of the transformational 65 version. Chevrolet kept tweaking it for a number more years, but IMO the 65 was by far the nicest of them. I worked in a Chevy dealership in the summer of 67 and saw all of the different versions of this model year, and drove them all. The convert with 4 speed was quite rare…most had the powerglide automatic. I don’t recall any other automatic in the Chevy lineup that year, while the other GMs were using the turbohydramatic with 3 and 4 speeds and had been for a number of years. Our 59 Catalina had the 4 speed automatic as I recall (although it might have been 3). Our 57 Olds 88 had the 3 speed automatic even. Chevy stuck with the PG for years and years.

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    • oldrodderMember

      My guess would be that in ’67 between the Powerglide and the two versions of the Turbo hydro the latter would have been the more popular choice. Regarding this particular car, the 4 speed makes this drop top pretty darn desirable.

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      • ACZ

        Two versions of the Turbo Hydramatic? There was only the TH400 with the big blocks. The TH350 didn’t come out until 1969.

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    • Bob C.

      Hi Eric _13cars, Chevrolet did start using the THM400 in 65 or 66 with the bigger engines, say 327 up. The THM350 made its debut in 1969, but the Powerglide soldiered on through 1973 as a low cost option for sixes and small blocks.

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  3. Dirk P Johnson

    Current bid is $14K – Ebay listing says that it’s a numbers matching car. This is a screaming bargain right now.

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  4. oldrodderMember

    ACZ: I stand corrected. You are correct that the TH 350 wasn’t introduced until the ’69 model year

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  5. Utesman

    @ ACZ….You’re incorrect on a number of items…GM had the T400 in ’65, & called it ‘Turbo-Hydramatic’, though it could only be specified for the Caprice, & was limited to just the 325hp 396. By ’67 the T400 could be specified for ANY of the optional V8s in all Chevy B-body’s.

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  6. fozbuzzMember

    +maybe just my weak old eyes, but isn’t some paint missing on right rear quarter?? Not even mentioned in description?!?

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    • Steve R

      Your eyes are not deceiving you. There is a brief mention of the damage, not in the section ā€œItem description by sellerā€, where you would expect it, but in the ā€œAbout this Itemā€ section. The seller seems to have chosen to downplay the damage, but did technically did mention it in the ad, insulatingthemselves from a complaint from the eventual buyer. I’ve bought items from eBay sellers that have done the same thing, it teaches you to go over every aspect of the ad and never read anything into an ad that isn’t expressly spelled out.

      Steve R

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  7. Nelson C

    “Finding anything worthy of criticism is almost impossible.” Oh, c’mon Adam. You know this crowd well enough by now. Me? I won’t complain. This is a sweet looking Impala in my book.

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  8. 19sixty5Member

    Rally’s and redlines would be the perfect addition to this car.

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  9. DonC

    Bid is at $20,100 with 5 days to go. I’m soooooo tempted and I live but 45 minutes from Sarasota but….saving my cash for another …..

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  10. Steve R

    Sold on 10/26/2025 for a high bid of $30,200.

    Steve R

    Like 2

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