The fourth generation of the Chevy Impala ran from 1965-70 and was quite successful sales-wise. 1967 saw a mid-way redesign that gave it a more enhanced “Coke bottle” shape. There would be only four inches difference in the length of Chevrolet’s full-size cars compared to the mid-size Chevelle. The Impala Sport Coupe, like the seller’s car, took on a fastback appearance which flowed in an unbroken line into the rear deck. This example is located in Des Moines, Iowa and largely an original car, right down to the paint. The bidding stands on $9,200 here on eBay.
1967 Impalas would not be the big sellers they were two years earlier when they broke one million units, but 556,800 V8 non-Super Sport assemblies was still impressive (add a few thousand more with an inline-six). You could order a V8 Impala with engines sized from 283 to 427 cubic inches, but the smallest one at 195 horsepower was a popular choice that also appears to reside under the hood of the seller’s car. Only one automatic transmission was available with this engine, the venerable 2-speed Powerglide.
This ’67 Impala is offered in unrestored, original condition and is referred to as “grandma’s barn find” although we don’t know if a grandmother or a barn were actually involved. The mostly factory paint is fairly worn and there are a few dents here and there, but it looks as though rust has not been a problem. The seller says that the frame floors are impeccable, meaning this car is an excellent candidate for a restoration. The passenger compartment is also the way the car came off the assembly line with the exception of the carpeting. Other than looking somewhat dirty, the seats are fine with the exception of one place on the driver’s side seat back.
Possessing its original drivetrain, the car is said to run and drive, although the seller doesn’t add a “good” or “well” to go along with the description. The engine compartment is rather dirty, suggesting perhaps some maintenance work may be due. There is no reference to the mileage on this 54-year-old-car. Hagerty provides a resale value in the range of $8,800 for Fair and $26,800 for Concours and this car is closer to the low end of that scale. But it could be a nice driver on the weekends just the way it is if perfection is not your goal. Thanks, local_sheriff, for another great find!
Nobody will agree with me, but the 283/PG combo is perfect for this car. I’d fix the right front fender, and have the front bench re-done, and cruise this car.
No LS swap, no Cragars, no 15-inch woofers. Just an honest Impala from ’67 the way Bill Mitchell intended it.
I agree with the 283/PG combo. It worked good for several years in full size and mid size Chevys if you wanted modest power and economy. You want more power, upgrade to a 327 4 barrel.
For some reason,those wheels don’t look right on this.
We had friends of our family who had one identical to this,
same color.When it was new,& parked at the local mall,some-
one hit & ran it.
1967 was a high-water year for styling of American cars.
It just now occurs to me that the ’67 Impala really borrows a lot of design cues from the ’63 Riviera (thanks again Bill Mitchell).
The zig-zag front face treatment; the pointed blade-like front fenders with the similar grills; the side profile. It’s very derivative of the ’63 Riv, and pleasingly so.
I’m in Iowa and my 67 has the same interior but my outside color is white. It has factory ac and limited slip with a 3 on the tree. Maybe I should check into getting this one as a spare to mine.
Had a 67. Black Supersport 396 / 375 horse highly optioned car. It even had what Chevrolet called a “multiplexer” suspended from the bottom center of the dash under the radio. It electronically enhanced the pre-stereo sound of the radio before GM began installing actual stereos.
I agree with the comment about leaving the engine and drive train of this 67 the way it is. My car was a blast to drive unless I was challenged off the line. My 67 had the most terrific wheel hop off the line of any muscle car I ever owned. Unless you are willing to spend a chunk of change on some rear suspension mods along with the bigger engine and more robust transmission I think you’ll be disappointed. That sucker will wheel hop all over the place if you launch it off the line from a standing stop. All future races in my 67 were rolling starts.
Is this the second time around for this Chevy?
I had a 65 Impala inherited from my grandmother in 1991. Drove it as a daily driver about 100 miles a day for 10 years. Very few problems even with unleaded gas. 283 PG. Best automatic ever. Changed the trans fluid once a year and never a problem. I am far from a mechanic, but I could fix that car. Plugs points condensor. Change gas filter. It eventually rotted out due to our salt dumping state known as Pennsylvania. Sold it for $500 to a body man. GM quality when there was quality. It went through snow no problem.
This is the car that was on Barn Finds last week that sold for 2500 dollars good catch
Sold for $2500?? I’d have given them $3000.