Remember when automobile manufacturers restyled their cars every couple of years? Chevrolet was no exception, and the 1959-60 models come to mind with their “batwing” styling. They were lean-looking and more futuristic than the bulky Chevies of 1958 (which… more»
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Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fresh 327: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
When a seller states that their pride and joy needs little but a new home, it is best to take such claims with a grain of salt. Such is the case with this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original 348: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
A celebrity ownership history poses a unique challenge with classic cars. It is sometimes difficult to determine whether it adds to a vehicle’s potential value or if it merely provides an interesting sidebar to that car’s story. I tend… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
409 Dual-Quad: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Automotive perfection means different things to different enthusiasts. Some believe the First Generation Mustang is the greatest car ever produced, while others will opt for the Pontiac GTO. I am unsure whether this 1963 Impala Sport Coupe qualifies, but… more»
Mar 11, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1959 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala was promoted to series status in 1959 after being introduced as a high-end hardtop and convertible in the Bel Air. The 1959-60 Chevies marked an era of perhaps the “highest styled” of the cars, with batwings as… more»
Mar 8, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Post
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala looks like a mild-mannered classic but hides a potent secret below the surface. Its engine bay houses the car’s original big-block V8, guaranteeing it has the muscle to match its good looks. It is a… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Runs After 25 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Thanks to the unexpected styling success of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars of 1957, the 1958 Chevrolets would be a one-year-only design. They were big and bulky-looking automobiles compared to the sharp edges and fins of the new Plymouths and… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Olds Diesel V8: 1981 Chevrolet Impala
From its debut in 1958, the Impala was one of Chevrolet’s top-selling cars for more than 60 years. In 1965 alone, more than one million of them found new homes. But during 1981 and 1982 (as best we can… more»
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Two-Owner Cruiser: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
I typically prefer original and unmolested classics, but I will make exceptions under the right circumstances. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Impala. It presents beautifully, but the custom two-tone paint helps it stand out. The effect… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Original Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Hiding in this garage is a classic carrying all the hallmarks of a car that has led a sheltered life. This 1963 Chevrolet Impala presents well at first glance, an impression heightened by the seller’s claim that it retains… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Project or Parts? 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Few sights are sadder than seeing a once stunning classic left to go to rack and ruin. Some can be dragged back from the brink, while others leave you wondering whether their fate is to serve as a donor… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
No Reserve 1962 Chevrolet Impala 327
Who thinks the 1962 edition of the Chevy Impala is the best-looking iteration of the car for that decade? While I happen to fall into that camp, more than 700,000 buyers agreed as that’s how many were sold in… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tri-Power Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Between 1957 and 1959, Chevrolet used three different designs. First, there was the Tri-Five layout of 1955-57, then the one-year wonders of 1958, and finally the “bat wing” Chevrolets from 1959 to 1960. The latter was in response to… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1 of 1 million: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
One of the milestones from the 1965 model year was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. The second was the Chevrolet Impala selling more than one million units for the first (and only) time. This Impala Sport Coupe looks… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
454-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a car many might consider a genuine sleeper. It is a 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, and although it wears “396” badges, the reality is something considerably more potent. It has no apparent needs and… more»
