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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Impala 396 V8

The Impala would be Chevrolet’s best-selling car throughout the 1960s, including 777,000 copies in  1969 alone. While a small-block V8 was the most common powerplant, you could order a 396 engine in any full-size Chevy, including the seller’s ’69… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

It is difficult to be prepared for every eventuality, but it is possible to be ready for the inevitable. I know that the colder weather is fast approaching, but you can be sure that the gray and cold will… more»

409 Dual-Quad/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

If a buyer had a fat enough wallet in 1963, they could turn a meek and mild Chevrolet Impala into a firebreathing monster. That’s what the original owner did with this classic, and it should provide enough power to… more»

Older Restoration: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

There are some movies where the cars are as much the stars as the Hollywood A-Listers who get paid all the money. One of those is the 1973 classic “American Graffiti.” For those who have seen the movie, several… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

In 1960, the Impala was in its third year as the top Chevrolet. Introduced in 1958 as a high-end Bel Air offered in just two body styles, it took the lead as the flagship model in 1959 when the… more»

Airplane Hangar Find! 1960 Chevrolet Impala

When Chevrolet’s car line was redesigned for 1959, the Impala became the premium series. For its 1958 debut, the Impala was the top trim version of the Bel Air and only available as a hardtop or convertible. Fins were… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

While it might not have quite the cachet of a genuine SS, this 1966 Impala could hold its head high in that company. It is an original survivor that is remarkably solid. The fact that its engine bay houses… more»

1959 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find

The Impala was introduced in 1958 as the top trim edition of the Bel Air. The car became its own series in 1959 when the full-size Chevies were redesigned after a single year. The ’59-60 versions were the boldest… more»

348 Tri-Power: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

I’ve often sat and contemplated whether there is any such thing as automotive perfection, and that is a question that is difficult to answer. A car that ticks all the right boxes for one person might leave another feeling… more»

Time Capsule? 1972 Chevrolet Impala

The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala was built between 1971-76, after which they would be downsized from their peak size of 227 inches overall. The Impala, though behind the Caprice in the amenities department, would continue to be… more»

350 V8 With Mods: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

From the time the Impala joined the Chevy line-up in the late 1950s, it would be the car maker’s biggest seller for years to come. Its combination of good looks, creature comforts, and – in some cases –  performance… more»

396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

I’m trying to remember the last time I heard a classic car owner say that they needed less power. Hmm, I can’t say that I can recall that ever happening. That sums up the story of this 1965 Impala…. more»

1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409/4-Speed Survivor!

UPDATE – After featuring this amazing Impala SS 409 survivor, the seller decided to list it as a Barn Finds Classified! It really is an incredible find and deserves to go to a good home with someone who will… more»

Barn Full of 1958 Chevrolet Impalas!

Chevy’s product line was all-new for 1958 and the Impala would be an addition to the line-up. It first became an upgrade on the Bel Air but then the top-line Chevrolet for 1959. For who-knows-how-long, the seller has collected… more»

Fully Restored Drop-Top: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevy Impala would be an addition for 1958 as the top option on the Bel Air series. However, it was only offered as a hardtop or convertible before it expanded to other body styles the next year, knocking… more»

Hearse Conversion: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

General Motors has long served as a source of automobiles for coachbuilders to transform into ambulances and hearses. One such coachbuilder was Arkansas-based Cotner-Bevington, and this 1962 Chevy Impala was one of its outputs. Until recently, this converted hearse… more»

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