What in the world happened to the driver’s side front fender? That’s probably the first question that comes to mind when checking out this 1967 Chevrolet Impala, and there are a few other unsolved mysteries as well, but if you’re seeking a sixties full-size Chevy with a favorable number of doors to take on as a project, this one here on eBay might be worth checking out. So far, bidding has only reached $2,550 and there’s no reserve, but if you’ve got to have it right now there’s also a buy-it-now option for $8,000. Living near Spokane, Washington would also be a plus, as that’s where the Impala is located.
We get only minimal information about the car’s past, other than it’s unmolested and was a Van Nuys, California vehicle at one time. The white paint is stated as original, but the level and severity of rust aren’t specifically addressed, so we’ll have to let the photos speak for themselves. I’ve seen worse, but the corrosion seems to spread out along the lower areas including the quarters, rockers, and fenders, with the one good aspect about that enigmatic dent is a replacement panel will be included in the sale.
The seller calls his Chevy an all-original example, so I assume that includes the 283 Turbo Fire V8 under the hood. We just get to see this one picture from the engine compartment, and from what’s viewable the motor itself looks overall complete, but the radiator is gone with no explanation and the seller mentions that the powerplant will need a rebuild. There’s also a Powerglide transmission and a 10-bolt rear-end, but no word on their present state of functionality.
Inside, the blue vinyl interior is also stated as original but it’s in varying conditions of preservation. I only spotted a couple of cracks in the dash pad although the steering wheel has plenty, but the instrument cluster actually looks pretty good. A couple of concerns are the driver’s door panel and the front part of the headliner, both of which have unusual damage that I hope didn’t involve any sort of critters or nesting. The seats could use some new upholstery but structurally appear to be OK.
We get to see 3 good photos from the bottom side, and while there is some surface rust visible I’m not spotting anything that doesn’t appear solid underneath the skin, which the seller also confirms regarding the floorboards. This one seems like a better bet for a DIY project, as if you hire someone to make all the repairs needed here it probably wouldn’t take long to rack up enough charges to be upside-down in a hurry. What are your thoughts on this 1967 Chevrolet Impala?
Assuming it’s not badly rotted, it’s a neat car and definitely worth fixing. I like the colors.
No value. Next stop junk yard.
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this car, one of the sexiest designed cars ever, is solid enough and straight enough and complete enough to spend a couple dayz of tending and cruz it as is for years to come.
Sure, if more of us had disposable income, it ‘needs’ a total restoration; to then be what ?, shiney and impressive to who, a cetain demographic of people whos opinions (ie RL) dont mean poop to me.
Its an all american survivor and is beautiful as is.
If it had power windows and/or AC id love to own it.
1k car imo.It needs everything and it’s a 283 pg 10 bolt car that’s pretty rusty and why does the engine need to be rebuilt?No radiator?. You’ll always be upside down on it.Better check that frame.Good frames for these are around 2k nowadays.I’ll pass imo.
I’ve seen way rougher …but you got to figure what it could be worth when finished….and how much you will have invested….and parts for the 67 are hard to come by
E bay ad says reserve not met but BF says no reserve, so which is it. Bought my 67 ss back in 77 or 78 for $300.00, it had the 283 4bbl w/powerglide buckets and console, couple years later I built a 396 ( block was stamped hi perf/pass) but lost it all in a divorce. Love this car but the cancer is questionable. GLWTS