It’s a personal preference, but when it comes to the details of the Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, the fastback design in 1967 is hard to beat in the looks department. This was before the taillights were incorporated into the bumper, which is pretty cool as well, but there’s just something magical about the overall appearance of the ’67 that makes it special, especially from the rear. This one here on eBay is quite needy in just about all areas, but if you’ve got the restoration skills to bring this Chevy back to life, it might turn into a rewarding winter project. Located in Lewisville, Texas, the seller has listed this Impala with a buy-it-now price of $4,900, but he’s also willing to hear offers.
Mitchell G., thanks so much for this and all of your other great tips! The Lone Star State has been home to this car for much of its life, as the seller says it was assembled in Arlington, and also spent a number of years in El Paso before being relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This climate has pretty much charred the finish, but the owner describes the panels as being decent, although he mentions a dent in the passenger quarter and some cracked body filler on the other. Rust is also mentioned as present in the typical spots, including the rear wheel wells and inner front fenders. While the seller realizes his Impala needs a total restoration, he also believes it’s good project material for the money.
What’s left of the engine is believed to be of the 283 variety, and it’s about here where my mind begins wandering into different territory. As cool as it would be to keep this one to factory specs, I’m thinking another viable option is to turn this Chevy into a Restomod and put something more inspiring under the hood. Perhaps a 327 would be a more fun choice, or maybe even stepping up to a big block instead. The owner feels that the transmission, driveshaft, and rear end are all original to this car, so it’ll be up to the buyer to decide whether to retain and rebuild those components or opt for alternatives.
The interior will also require a considerable amount of work, and with the front bench seat missing, maybe some buckets in here would be a good continuation of the Restomod theme. However, before any replacement seating is installed, new floors will be needed, as the old metal is stated as crunchy and weak. There’s a lot to be done here, but we’ve seen much worse cars resurrected before, and at least this one’s pretty high on the cool-factor scale. Is this 1967 Chevrolet Impala worth the effort?
More like a parts car even though it is a one year body style.
1968 had the same body style
My first car was a 1967 Impala Sport Coupe. I paid $600 for it in June 1980, and that was from an Oldsmobile/Cadillac/GMC dealer. It was Sierra Fawn in color with a black cloth interior, 283, powerglide trans, power steering and power brakes. Owned it all through high school and into college. Of all the cars I’ve owned, this is in the top 5 of the ones I’d like back.
Same here, I got mine in 80 or 81, blue with the 283 and powerglide with a bit of bondo in the right rear quarter. Purchased from a little old lady for $300, those were the good ole days.
Well, it’s an iconic 2-year body style and they don’t make em anymore. Not trying to be Captain Obvious but the car can be saved and cloned to a BB 427 SS, an LS powered restomod–or back to original.
No LS swap ~ why would anyone drop in a computerized engine with all od its associated sensors and problems when a nice BBC will make that thing fly?
I only offered options, as thousands of people have done LS swaps, including thousands of Fords. It is what it is and would not be my choice for this vehicle. I’d prefer a hopped 327 with a 4 speed Muncie and .373 gears on this car.
Generally, I hate “restomods”.
Same.
This was the car all of the salesmen drove at Long Chevrolet in Lake Forest, Ill in 67. A few of them came with the 3 speed automatic, but almost all of them were the powerglide. The 65 is the iconic version and to GMs credit, they didn’t ruin the design (unlike Ford in 57 and 58). They were nice big cars but, other than the nice body lines, were nothing special. Worth fixing up and nice to see that it doesn’t show signs of those awful vinyl tops, but I wouldn’t be throwing crazy money at it.
I love these cars, but when you can pick up a near perfect one for between 20 and 30K, you’re better off throwing your money in a garbage can than buying this.
Buying that “near perfect one” can get you a lot of misery. Far too many people are good with Bondo and a paint gun. If I do it myself I know what ‘s in it.
Thats an 850.00 piece. Not a nickel more. All you’re buying is the VIN .
I had a 67 SS, my 2nd favorite, for several years until a really nice 62 SS, my favorite, popped up. I sold the 67 to buy the 62.
Mom bought a 67 Impala new. White with red interior. 396, 325 hp, turbo hydramatic transmission.