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Restomod Potential? 1965 Chevrolet Impala

Chevy’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1965, using a perimeter frame instead of an X-frame and the fenders received “Coke bottle”-type styling. The Impala would set sales records that year, exceeding one million units for the first time. This… more»

Original 348: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

This 1958 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop has been sitting since 1972. It is a relatively solid classic with only minor rust problems. Returning it to its former glory should be a rewarding undertaking for its next owner. Its original 348ci… more»

22k Mile Original: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet General Manager Ed Cole once defined the Impala as “a prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.” From 1958 and for more than 50 years until recently, the Impala would dominate much of Chevy’s production…. more»

Weather Worn Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Impala

In the 1960s, no one offered more station wagons than Chevrolet. Within its full-size cars alone, each of the four series was represented: Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala, and Caprice. The Impala was the most popular and would include the… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

It’s a question worth pondering. The muscle car era brought the buying public cars with mind-bending performance. The manufacturer usually wrapped them in a package that loudly and proudly let everyone know that they should not treat the vehicle… more»

Beautiful Bubbletop! 1960 Chevrolet Impala

The 1959-61 Impala Sport Coupes are often referred to as “bubbletops” due to their expansive use of glass, but the term didn’t really get coined until the 1962 Bel Air Sport Coupe came along. This 1960 Impala has been… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

From its introduction in 1958, the Impala would grow in popularity year after year. It would quickly dominate full-size Chevy production and more than 832,000 of them were built in 1963 alone. This convertible from that model year will… more»

60k Mile Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1961, losing the tailfins that had dominated the cars’ styling the prior two years. The Impala was once again the top-of-the-line model and a popular choice was the 2-door Sport Coupe, sometimes referred… more»

26k Mile 1963 Chevrolet Impala 409 4-Speed

The owner of this 1963 Impala admits that while the vehicle sports some SS features, he’s unsure whether it is a genuine SS. He is sure that its potent V8 is original and that the 26,000 miles showing on… more»

Anniversary Gold! 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet would celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1963 and – to help honor that occasion – the company produced a series of Impalas with special gold paint. This paint had its own code (927) and was brighter in color… more»

One-Owner Estate Sale: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Some classic cars are more memorable than others, and this 1964 Impala probably rates with the best of them. That isn’t because it features a rare drivetrain or a list of options as long as your arm. It is… more»

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»

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