Chevrolet would build 710,900 Impalas in 1968. While not a record year, still an impressive showing, of which 38,210 were the Super Sport edition. But what was rare in the crowd was the SS 427 that saw just 1,778 copies leave the assembly line. This Chevy with one previous owner has that big block powerplant and the car is said to be all numbers matching, making it quite the find today. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this full-size muscle car is available here on eBay where the bidding has reached $25,500. But the reserve has yet to be triggered. Thanks for this great tip, Larry D!
Buyers of the 1968 SS 427 had a choice of two versions of the big block engine: the L36 at 385 hp or the L72 or 425 hp. They came with chrome rocker covers, air cleaner, and oil filter, along with a heavy-duty suspension, and a special hood and fender treatment. We’re not sure which motor is under the hood of this restored car – but given that it has factory air conditioning – the less powerful of the two beasts is likely.
We’re told this Chevy was treated to a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration, although how long ago this took place isn’t mentioned. The car has less than 55,000 claimed miles on the odometer, so it could have been sitting for a time, which would explain the need to tear it apart and start over. The 427 is paired with an automatic transmission, so that’s likely one from the Turbo-Hydramatic family.
The photos provided aren’t the greatest, but there is no indication that things are anything but tidy with this Impala, although the photo of the interior suggests a little detailing might not be a bad idea. Of late, this Chevy has supposedly been used for weekend drives and probably a few car shows. With its conservative white paint and black vinyl top, this Impala is a bit of a sleeper – until you read the 427 scripts on the front fenders. Given the likely survival rate, this car is probably one of only a few hundred still around, regardless of condition.
Absolutely beautiful, well kept SS…the only thing I see that I would change is that it appears to have a roll bar…I’d break out the sawzall and cut that thing out toot-sweet…great find!
I think those may be shoulder belts, actually — on older GM products, they are separate from the lap belts, mounted to the roof and held in place with plastic clips above the windows….if someone bothers to stow them away properly, that is. If they are just hanging down, black belts may look a little like a roll bar!
My old Camaro was like this, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar system in an Impala.
I thought the same as you JP but on closer inspection it does appear to have a roll bar – be easier if there were some decent pictures instead of the ridiculous system he has used – which of course doesn’t work.
Of the 1778 I had 2 brand new with the 385hp. First 1 was stolen in da Bronx. Second one blew the engine on the nys thruway and chevy gave it a new short block under warranty.
As a kid I was embarrassed to be seen in my parents’ ’68 Impala. (It wasn’t an SS). Times have changed!
so true, lol, my parents had 67 Belair and my dad was always asking me why I was slumping down in the seat when we went thru town……
I used to walk by one of these on my way to school in the early ’70’s. It was also white with a black vinyl top, but I believe it was a bucket seat car. It was under a carport. Cool cars!
Great car, just make sure it is REAL. Bench Seat, Automatic & White are not helpful in MY opinion.
Mom had a 69, white with the black vinyl top as this one. Hers, if I remember correctly, had a 350 with an automatic, bucket seats and console. The ultimate cross-country machine. It was cavernous. We nick named it the Gallatcia for a good reason.
Our Boarder ( boom town ) had this model 427 in red. My Father had the 68 Pontiac Parisienne 327. They both had that great slope roof. They were great ride, even loaded!
I worked with a guy in 1969 who had a 67 SS, 427, 4 speed. It was yellow with a black vinyl roof. He ran a garage in Hartford and let me take it down to the parts store once to get something for him. It was fast but what did I know? I was 16 and drove Volkswagens.
As a kid a 65 Impala sat in a lot for a long time until I asked about it.
It’s a 425 HP 396 4 spd. 456 posi. Non SS bench seat. That was 1973 .
I still own it , unrestored and looks like new.
Being just slightly too young, it is hard to imagine a world where these were as ubiquitous as the F-150 is now.
I would prefer it.
I live in Chicago and I have a good friend who has one just like this I wonder if this is his
1966 was the only year that the Impala had 427 390 hp and 427 425 hp. 65 had the 409 67-68 had 427 385 hp 2 bolt mains. I know this I got a 69 Camaro RS/SS 396 375 hp no motor or trans for 250 bucks in 1981. Me and my dad went to Columbia auto parts in Columbis SC and got a 427 425 hp with a 4-speed m-22. for 600 dollars
I am a member of the national impala association for over 40 years January 67 they canceled the L72 425 horse three two barrels. Believe it or not 14 of those engines made it into full size impalas I seen one documented at the national show in 2017
My father bought a 67 SS 396,yellow w black vinyl top turbo 400 bucket seats, parchment interior.I still have it. In high school with 10 of us in it, it would burn rubber! Torque monster and yes a cruiser!
Back in 1969 , there was a very robust muscle car street racing scene in Muskoka , Ontario. One late Saturday night , we when to watch the races. This was well organized with dozens of cars and at least 100 spectators. An unused truck weight scale siding was used as the pit and staging area where headers were opened and slicks installed. The event that stands out the most from that night was a very fast Rat 427 Impala, that ,just as he finished the 1/4 mile and was doing probably 100 mph, broke his drive shaft and when it hit the road , there were so many sparks , in the darkness , it looked like the car had exploded!