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327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe will tick the boxes for many enthusiasts. It is a project candidate that they can enjoy immediately, tackling its shortcomings at their leisure. It isn’t perfect, but its lack of significant rust and… more»

348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

There are many things to like about this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Some will be drawn to its stunning exterior, complete with the iconic Continental Kit. Others will find the spotless interior irresistible. However, I suspect that many will consider… more»

Supernatural Tribute Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala

Who remembers the science-fiction TV series Supernatural? It ran from 2005 to 2020 on WB/CW and was about two brothers as they went on a search for ghosts, demons, and all sorts of other supernatural beings (hence the name… more»

Field Find Roller: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s cars were all new in 1959, sporting “batwings” that made for a much sleeker product than the year before. And the Impala would lead the way as a series all its own. One of the biggest sellers was… more»

Rebuilt Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

For the second year in a row in 1959, Chevrolet totally redesigned their portfolio. This was likely in response to the styling coup Chrysler had pulled off in 1957 with their wild “Forward Look” Plymouths, Dodges, etc. This ’59… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala

General Motors celebrated its 50th year in the car business in 1958. Each division introduced a special model and – in Chevrolet’s case it was the Impala. Things began with a Bel Air front clip, but from there back… more»

Three-On-The-Tree: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala got a significant redesign to start its third generation of production in 1961, including a new body style and a switch to the popular General Motors B-Body platform.  While it’s always nice to run across vintage… more»

Formal Roof: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

In 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala Sport Coupes had different rooflines. The year before, they were both “bubble tops” with a lot of glass. But in ’62, the Impala gained a formal roofline that instantly set it… more»

Too Many Doors? 1960 Chevrolet Impala

During the 1957, 1958, and 1959 model years, Chevrolet’s cars used three designs. The “batwing” look of the 1959-1960 Chevies arrived in response to the successful “Forward Look” Chryslers of 1957. Changes were few in 1960 to tone down… more»

Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon

It’s a fair bet that many of us here at Barn Finds have at least one experience with a 1977-1979 Chevrolet. My aunt and uncle owned one, an orange ’77 Caprice Classic wagon with wood sides. A high school friend… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling car in America – and by a long shot. It seemed like everyone still wanted to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” So it’s not surprising that sales fell off a bit… more»

Impeccable Sport Coupe: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet ditched the tailfins on their full-size cars in 1961. That made for a cleaner look that may have reached its pinnacle in 1962 (my favorite of the 1961-64 generation). The Impala Sport Couple had a more formal roofline… more»

Top Shelf Drop Top: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

If you walked into your Chevrolet dealer in 1969 looking for a full-size convertible, you only had one choice. That was the Impala (sorry, no Biscayne, no Bel Air, and no Caprice drop-tops). 14,445 of those Impala ragtops were… more»

Custom Chameleon Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

One dilemma often encountered during a custom restoration is choosing the proper color for the exterior, which can be tough to decide with so many excellent options available today.  A broader idea is to use a color-changing finish, commonly… more»

$63k for an Original 1963 Chevrolet Impala

In 1963, Americans were still enamored with the Impala as a way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. The GM division sold nearly a quarter more Impala Sport Coupes in ’63 than in ’62, which was also a… more»

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