I’ve always viewed the 1960s as the greatest decade in American automotive history. It gave us pony cars, muscle cars, and personal luxury cars were hitting their stride. However, companies also demonstrated the ability to produce genuine sleepers, such as this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. Beneath what is a relatively mild-mannered exterior beats a heart of pure gold, courtesy of its 396ci V8. The first owner teamed the big-block with a four-speed manual transmission, placing impressive performance under the driver’s right foot. The seller has had their fun, deciding to send this classic to a new home. They have listed the Impala here on eBay in Osceola, Wisconsin. They set their BIN at $29,900 with the option to make an offer.
The 1960s delivered plenty of examples of vehicle manufacturers producing the right car at the right time. The First Generation Mustang is an obvious example, but so was Chevrolet’s Fourth Generation Impala range. Released in 1965, the Impala delivered an all-time sales record to Chevrolet in its first year, remaining extremely popular until production ended in 1970. Our feature Convertible left the factory in 1967, ordered by its first owner in Ermine White. It is a subtle vehicle, with that impression heightened by the restrained bright trim and narrow whitewalls. The power top in contrasting Black features a glass rear window, and has recently received a new pump and lines. The underside shots confirm that this beauty is rust-free. Scrutinizing the seller’s images reveals minor paint and panel imperfections, but the exterior shine means that the overall appearance is comfortably acceptable for a genuine survivor. However, beneath that tidy and restrained exterior beats the heart of a brutal monster.
Impala buyers in 1967 could order their new purchase with a six under the hood, but this car’s first owner felt that there is no substitute for cubic inches. Therefore, they ticked the box beside the company’s 396ci V8, with the big-block delivering 325hp and 410 ft/lbs of torque. The story doesn’t end there, because those ponies feed to a 12-bolt 3.36 Posi rear end via a four-speed M20 manual transmission. Their decision to pass on luxuries like power-assisted steering and brakes suggests that they focused almost exclusively on straight-line performance. The seller confirms that this Impala is numbers-matching, and the positive news keeps rolling in. They recently replaced the radiator, tires, clutch, u-joint, and fitted an HEI ignition. They use the word “awesome” to describe the driving experience, confirming that the Impala is a turnkey proposition with no mechanical maladies.
Focusing on this Impala’s interior reveals a sea of White vinyl. That was a brave choice, because trim in that color is prone to deterioration. It is fair to say that this car isn’t flawless, with the front seatcover split on the driver’s side. Some surfaces exhibit dirty marks, but if those respond positively to deep cleaning, splashing around $680 on a new front cover may be all that stands between this interior and very tidy presentation. The first owner’s focus on outright performance means that the inside of this classic isn’t loaded with creature comforts. However, the buyer receives an AM radio and the sports gauge cluster with a factory tachometer.
If you crave a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible should deliver. The amount of power it produces is impressive, making it ideal for open-road touring or beachfront cruising. Lifting its appearance would be easy and relatively inexpensive, especially considering its lack of rust and exterior cosmetic issues. That poses the question of whether the seller’s BIN figure is justified, and I would typically provide an answer at this point. However, this is your chance to voice your opinion. Would you pay $29,900 for this Impala, or do you have another price in mind?
Beautiful. And a great price. Only thing better would be a SS. Don’t like the manual drums though, lots of weight, and plenty of power means you get going and stay going. Better not accelerate down any mountain back roads.
Most drum brake setups weigh less than disc brake setups.
He’s referring to the weight of the car, not the brakes themselves.
Maybe, but drum brakes are also prone to fade and retain water, making them grabby when wet. There are disc brake conversion kits available for those so inclined.
Glad to see it’s not listed as an SS, which was its own model from Chevrolet division of GM, and also gave buyers the 427 c.i. 385 hp engine and heavy duty suspension & driveline. The 396 big block package came with the Muncie 4 speed or GM turbo 400 transmissions (buyers choice) and the HD 12 bolt rear axles with posi traction optional. Nice convertible for sure.
There was sn Impala SS and the SS 427 that you refer to.
Selecting the SS option by itself didn’t change the engine in a 67 Impala. You could even still get a 6-cylinder Impala SS in 1967. And a 427 was also available in any regular Impala (or in any Belair or Biscayne) as well.
The “SS427” (a separate add-on option on a 67 Impala SS) was the only situation where the engine was “tied” to the SS option on a 67 full size Chevy.
The underhood shots are showing me a power brake booster. A better picture might show a power steering pump.
There’s no booster there. That’s the firewall, and a shadow of the brake line.
No power steering, either.
Very solid car. Curious to see what it goes for.
VERY NICE!!
Cool automobile, not an SS 427, but cool nonetheless. While it is semi rare, they aren’t all that hard to find. Given the fact that it is a low optioned car, I don’t believe that the ask is realistic. That being said, it will not completely surprise me if the seller doesn’t get pretty close to what they want.
Agree old grey beard, front discs should have been mandatory on the big block cars….many GM big block cars had 9 1/2 inch drums at all 4 corners.
Chevrolet made disc brakes mandatory on SS Chevelles, Camaro SS’s and Z28’s (Z28’s came with disc brakes from the beginning) in 1969, though the other GM divisions didn’t follow suit. I had a friend with a 1969 Ram Air IV GTO that had 4.33 gears with manual drum brakes, when it got up a head of stream stopping was scary.
Steve R
nice convert. i had a Belair wagon with a 300 hp 327 with the tach and gauges. to this day have never seen another. wish i had that too
Great car! Close to perfect, only bucket seats and a console would make it better! GLWTA!
Very nice Impala. The 4 speed the 396.
Next owner is going to be really happy.
This car has what I believe Chevrolet called fender lamps. I know they were std. on Caprice and optional on Impala although I’m not certain they were also std. on SS . Had them again in ’68 with possibly the same model availability.
My memory may be fuzzy but, I bought a 67’ Impala convertible, in 1969 when I got home from Vietnam. It was a 283, 3 on the tree. I remember losing my brakes completely when the front right brake line hose ruptured and I almost hit a cop who was directing traffic. I could be wrong but I believe it was a single master cylinder setup. ?? Is it possible that the small blocks were single and big blocks dual master ??? Any thoughts ?
As far as I know, dual master cylinder was standard industry wide and sixty seven. Somebody correct me if i’m wrong.
Dual circuit master cylinders were required late in 1966, for the ’67 model year. It was one of the first things NHTSA mandated when NHTSA was formed by the passage of the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966. Some cars got dual circuit master cylinders as a “running change” late in 1966, others took a little longer. 1966 was also the first year that the Feds mandated emergency flashers. It was a fast addition, so many cars had the emergency flasher switch mounted in the glove box. It wouldn’t appear in the dashboard or on the steering column until later.
GM Classics says you are correct.
I have to laugh at these comments. If it was an SS or it’s not an SS. Nope, it’s one fine looking 1967 Chevy drop top with a 396 engine & a 4 speed backed up with Positraction. Who among us wouldn’t be proud to own it?