I always find discontinued auto marques an interesting study. In my time on earth, I’ve counted fourteen U.S. brands that are no longer with us, compared to, by my count, only ten domestics that are still with us (eleven… more»
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Custom Coupe Powerhouse: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
One of Chevrolet’s most popular models of the 1960s was the Super Sport. It debuted on the full-size Impala in 1961 and would soon become a sales sensation due to its sporty accommodations. But as the decade wore on,… more»
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Money Pit Project: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Imagine finding your very first car from 44 years ago and bringing it home for a restoration. Then you end up spending a fortune on mechanical repairs, only to have one major thing blow up after another, destroying your… more»
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Survivor or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Chevrolet hoped to recapture some of the sales magic of the 1965 Impala (one million units, including the SS). So, Chevy introduced the Custom Coupe in 1968. Essentially, it was a Caprice (formal roofline) with Impala trim, and the… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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“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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
