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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»

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»

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