Chevrolet released the Super Sport in 1961 as a performance version of the Impala. The following year, the car became more about style, and any Chevy drivetrain could be ordered. Demand began to decline as the decade wore on, with the same emphasis being applied to intermediates and compacts. This 1967 Impala is an SS 396 with a 4-speed manual transmission and is a one-owner vehicle parked in 1979. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this matching numbers project is available here on eBay for $14,850 OBO. Another great tip from….who else….”Curvette”!
The entry point for a 396 cubic inch V8 in a Chevrolet in 1967 was rated at 325 hp, and there were options even more robust. But wouldn’t 325 horsepower with a 4-speed be ample in a heavy Impala like this? The lady passed away in 2025 and hadn’t driven the automobile in 46 years. The mileage is around 46,000, and we understand the reason for the car being parked was rising gas prices (the second OPEC wave came in ’79). Since the car has been sitting forever, it doesn’t run or drive.
Photos are plentiful on this Impala, and there is ample rust in the sheet metal (and perhaps it goes deeper). The blue paint is at the patina stage, and the matching interior is ready for a redo. The seller recommends a rotisserie restoration, which means acquiring the car could be the smallest cash outlay. Naturally, the SS has bucket seats, a center console, and optional fender skirts that were included in the original 1967 purchase.
Not everything that came with the car when new is still around, but none of them are major. Missing parts include one piece of door glass, two center caps, three floor mats, three wheels, the fan shroud, and the keys (a search is underway). The Chevy was sold two weeks after Christmas, going into 1967, in High Point, North Carolina. There’s a dent in one rear quarter panel and door. The seller believes there is no filler in any body pieces. Who’s up for bringing this beast back to its former glory?
When I saw the first picture, I considered paying BIN price immediately and suffer the wife’s wrath later. Have wanted one of these since our next-door neighbor used to drive us to school in their 67-butternut yellow 327 Impala with black interior. Mom and her were switching out every other day so we all rode in that or our 65 Super Sport. But after clicking on the remaining pics, this thing has sat too long outside. You can snatch one in good condition for $32-$45K. You will invest at least an additional 80 getting this one up to snuff.
“Rest in peace Jesse Crump”
I’m thinking the one owner title would make zero sense on something this far gone, but what do I know.
Oooof. Great story, terrible condition. No way this is worth it from any restoration angle unless you’re the original owner and are saving it for sentimental reasons, and to fine yourself for letting it get so far gone!
This was listed a few weeks ago on eBay by the same seller for a BIN price $9,850, but didn’t sell. I guess the seller figured no one would spend the 30 seconds needed to check their completed listings.
For that reason alone I’d never consider buying this car or anything else from this seller.
Steve R
The fender skirts are even rusted in half. This is in bad shape
Wow… Modifier 70S Steel Radials. I definitely need one of those for my weird tire collection.
Ms. Crump had fine taste in cars.
I get it is a SS 396 car with a lot of pictures. Noticed no power brakes and no power steering. But my 2 dogs say this one is RUFF!!
I love that center console, with the little jut into the driver’s space to accommodate the shifter. I prefer the ’65s myself, but a ’67, restored would be quite cool to cruise in. Gotta love the big-block-4-gear combo.
Originality – 1. Attraction – 0. Probably could use a steering wheel cover.
It’s just infuriating to see a car left to rot like this. Makes me sick to my stomach. The absolute waste of it.
396 4 speed! One step down from the 427 SS. Blue/blue is nice. Now with an intelligent eye, the rust problem is so bad for a skilled metal worker/body MAN. Most parts are available for these things and an enthusiastic MAN can fix it up economically. All the prisses out there just skip over the ‘Projects’.
somebody put those wheels on there and it wasn’t ms crump. you can bet there is more rot there than you can see. 14k to play. 60k+ to redo. real shame but the math doesn’t work.
I sold a ’67 just like this except Bolero Red on red interior & black vinyl top, PS, PB, and Comfortron climate control A/C (Google it). It was in just about this condition except dent free and less rust. The interior was a lot nicer but did need seat covers, package shelf, & carpet. The dash, steering wheel & center console were excellent ~ try pricing a console for this thing. I think you’ll be surprised. I didn’t get anywhere near the asking on this one. Someone’s dreaming. BTW the 396 only came in 1 flavor for the ’67 Impala ~ 325HP. The other power options were for other cars, not the Impala.
Ya Just remember the flippers just show you the good stuff. They not going to show the bad rust. It would bust your dream like bubble .
This ride is a parts car at best unless you have millions and nothing else better to do with your time and money, where these Sellers come up with those $figures is beyond my common sense, GOD IS GOOD BEER IS GREAT AND PEOPLE ARE CRAZY!!!
Imagine parking a 12 year old car in 1979 and it looks this bad. You will have more money in this heap than it will ever be worth. I’ve restored several cars. My receipt pile for a C3 Corvette I did 10 years is as thick as an old New York City phone book, plus all my time. Done with that and now enjoy my mint, low mileage 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
You can have your computerized stuff, I’ll take old school every time. Plus we have to do emissions teste here on anything newer that 75. It’s just a ripoff.
Probably in flood or 2 since parked, complete junk, too bad.
YIKES!!!