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»
Custom Coupe
Jul 1, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
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»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
May 9, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Dec 18, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
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»
Sep 6, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
“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»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
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»
Mar 24, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Feb 18, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
