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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

When thoughts turn to high-performance American models from the 1960s, it is generally classic muscle or pony cars that sit foremost in people’s minds. However, it was possible to buy vehicles that offered the space and comfort of a… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom

We’ve all seen those listings where a seller provides a bare minimum of words describing their vehicle. It leaves potential buyers wanting more and will often cause those people to throw up their hands and consign the classic to… more»

Straight from the Showroom: 9k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Impala

Boy, does this car bring back memories. I knew an older couple, Glenn and Gerry (short for Geraldine), back in the 1970’s that had a low-mileage, metallic blue 4-door Impala similar to this one. Even though it wasn’t a… more»

15 Years In The Barn: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

An enthusiast can begin a classic restoration project only to find they have bitten off more than they can chew. They could decide to chew harder, although some will elect to bundle up their pride and joy and despatch… more»

396 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

The popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own in 1966. More than 119,000 of them were delivered that year, but that was way off the pace of 181,000 in 1965. So… more»

Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection

It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»

Finned Bubble Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

The term “bubble top” was coined in reference to the expansive use of glass vs. a minimal application of sheet metal in the roofs of the 1961-62 Chevrolet Sport Coupes. But in recent years, the 1959-60 Chevies have been… more»

Golden Anniversary SS: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

  This 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS is a rare “Golden Anniversary” edition model, and in the best specification possible: a two-door SS. The Golden Anniversary is one of the more elusive limited-production models to find, with most experts citing… more»

Red on Red: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The 1965 model year was a high-water mark for Chevrolet. Among other records, they build more than one million copies of the popular Impala. That was across all body styles and included the Super Sport and the new Caprice,… more»

Original And Unrestored: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

For some enthusiasts, practicality is a major consideration when choosing a classic to park in their garage. For those with teenagers, they realize that accommodating their ever-lengthening legs in the back seats of some cars is impossible. However, vehicles… more»

Droptop Driver: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Chevrolet straightened some side body lines on the Impala coupe for 1963, giving the car a somewhat different look and more of a boxy appearance that sort of drew attention to the car’s length, which measured over 17 feet! … more»

283 Power Pack: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Survivor

Some classic cars are created more equal than others, and different attributes help one stand out from the crowd. When a vehicle survives unrestored and unmolested for sixty-five years and presents as superbly as this 1958 Chevrolet Impala, it… more»

6-Banger Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

Here’s a trivia question for you. What GM car outsold the popular Ford Mustang in 1965? The answer is the Chevrolet Impala, which had 803,400 deliveries vs. the Mustang’s 680,500 (this includes the “1964 ½”  Mustangs built as 1965s… more»

Partial Restoration: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

After a record-breaking sales year in 1965, it was no surprise that demand would be off a bit for the full-size 1966 Chevrolets. 20% fewer Impalas were produced in the second year of the fourth-generation Impala, but the numbers… more»

348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

Sitting in this workshop is a 1958 Impala that cuts a forlorn figure. Time has not been kind to this classic, and returning it to its former glory would be a significant undertaking. However, the powerhouse hiding in the… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Four-Door Hardtop

Occasionally, a car will appear that offers a wealth of possibilities. Such is the case with this 1966 Chevrolet Impala Four-Door Hardtop. It is an original and unmolested survivor that has remained part of the same family since Day… more»

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