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Blueprinted Restomod: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

In 1962, both the Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala offered a 2-door hardtop dubbed the “Sport Coupe” — but they were executed differently. The Bel Air continued with the glass-intensive “bubble top” roofline, while the Impala got a new… more»

4-Door Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

Here’s a trivia question. What was the best-selling U.S. automobile in 1965? If you answered the Chevrolet Impala, you would be correct. At more than one million cars, it beat the hot new Ford Mustang by nearly double (if… more»

Buried Treasure: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project

Every once in a while, a listing comes along that reminds us of the raw side of the “barn find” world. This 1961 Chevrolet Impala, now listed here on eBay, isn’t tucked away in a climate-controlled garage or sitting… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Some cars are about far more than good looks, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. When you look beyond the sparkling paint and beautiful interior, you discover a classic that is powered by Chevrolet’s iconic… more»

Restored Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala debuted in 1958 as part of celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in the automobile business. Based on the Bel Air, the ’58 Impala was only offered as a sport coupe or convertible, and some of its… more»

Stored Since The Disco Era: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Carrying a facelift over the previous model year, Chevy’s top-of-the-line Impala had at least two things to boast about in 1962. One was a formal roof on the Sport Coupe, leaving the “bubbletop” to the Bel Air. And a… more»

Flamed Clamshell Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

Although it’s now mostly considered nostalgic, a custom paint application with flames on the front was once not uncommon to find on certain vehicles, resulting in an effective and attention-getting appearance on cars such as the Corvette or just… more»

BF Exclusive: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Pro-Touring

It is always rewarding to see a long-stalled project finally completed and brought out into the light of day. Such is the story behind this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Pro-Touring. The level of attention lavished on this classic is impressive,… more»

409 V8 Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project

The 1961 model year was the last for a “bubbletop” Chevrolet with Impala badging. The next year, the Impala Sport Coupe was treated to a formal roofline, but the second-tier Bel Air would soldier on with that style of… more»

435 Horsepower! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible

Ah, the 1960s! An era when horsepower ruled the roost, and high-performance cars were the kings of the road. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible certainly possesses muscle credentials, but it is more than a one-trick pony. The… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet built a lot of good-looking automobiles in the 1960s. And they were also some of the industry’s bestsellers. The 1962 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe tops my personal list, an evolution of the styling of the ‘61s, which had… more»

Big-Block Upgrade: No Reserve 1966 Chevrolet Impala

While opening their garage to find a pristine classic is the dream of many enthusiasts, others derive pleasure from solid driver-grade vehicles that can be enjoyed immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1966 Chevrolet Impala. Adding to… more»

Rare 409-Powered Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon is an exceptionally rare find, being one of just 82 built with the 409-cubic-inch, 340-horsepower V8—the final year Chevrolet offered the legendary 409. Even more impressive, this unrestored survivor remains numbers-matching, heavily documented,… more»

Rebuilt V8 Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

In 1964, the full-size Chevrolets were in their last styling iteration of the 1961-64 generation. The cars were bulkier and squared off compared to the popular 1963 versions. Chevy built more than 442,000 copies of the Impala Sport Coupe,… more»

409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Some classics are a triumph of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance suggested by their appearance. This 1962 Chevrolet Impala doesn’t fall into that category, with its drivetrain specifications promising muscle car potential. It presents extremely well… more»

Super Sport Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet sales were up in 1963, and the Impala Super Sport was a superstar in its second full year. Year-over-year demand jumped by more than 50% for the sporty full-size hardtops and convertibles. Not much information is provided on… more»

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