Custom Coupe

402 Big Block Power: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

The owner of this 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe says it’s the big block engine that makes this car so desirable, and while finding a 402 under the hood is a cause worth celebrating, just the overall condition plus… more»

Custom Coupe Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevy Impala was one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1960s. In 1968, they added the Custom Coupe to the Impala roster. It used the formal roofline of the Caprice, joining the fastback in the lineup. So, you… more»

Same Family 40 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Coupe

The Custom Coupe was added to the Impala lineup in 1968. That gave buyers more than one choice of 2-door hardtop, a sleek fastback, and a formal hardtop. The Custom Coupe was essentially a Caprice with Impala trim, so… more»

27k Mile Barn Find: 1976 Chevrolet Impala

By the mid-1970s, the full-size Chevrolets had grown to become some of the largest automobiles produced by General Motors. A downsizing would come along in 1977 that “rightsized” the cars with less bulk and weight for better fuel economy,… more»

One Family Owned: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

A few nameplates in automotive history are so long-running that you could be a kid when the first example arrives, and ready to retire when the last one rides into the sunset. So it is with the Impala. Introduced… more»

44k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

To improve the sales of an already popular car, Chevrolet created the Custom Coupe edition of the Impala in 1968. Essentially, they took the formal roof of the Caprice and lent the Impala name to it. It was an… more»

37k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevrolet Impala. For most of that time, it was sandwiched between the Bel Air and the Caprice in the model line-up. Fourth-generation Impalas were on the assembly… more»

15k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Cars like this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe invariably divide opinions. It features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and its presentation is hard to fault. However, its paint shade may not be original, and the recent significant mechanical upgrades… more»

“Shoebox” Needs New Feet: 1949 Ford Custom Project

After World War II, automakers largely worked to shift from producing munitions and military vehicles back to cars. It took a couple of years to re-establish auto production. Cars from 1946 through about 1948 were, for the most part,… more»

Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Regular readers will be aware that I place a great deal of store on the importance of long-term ownership when considering the viability of any classic car as an investment prospect. The logic behind this is quite sound. Any… more»

Beautifully Preserved: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 396

There are some beautifully preserved cars appearing in today’s classic market, but finding one that has also been featured in a national magazine is less common. That is the story behind this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe. It presents… more»

15k Mile Survivor! 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Chevy extended the reach of its Impala brand in 1968 by introducing the “notchback” Custom Coupe. It used the formal hardtop body style previously exclusive to the upscale Caprice and it supplement the fastback version of the Impala already… more»

Formal Roof: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom

Chevy expanded the Impala lineup in 1968 with the Custom, which used the Caprice’s formal rooftop instead of fastback styling. It was available through the 1976 model year, after which the full-size Chevrolets were all downsized in the name… more»

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