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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»

No Reserve Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

There’s something to be said about honesty in advertising. The seller begins their eBay ad by saying that they “pulled this car out of the garage yesterday and put it on eBay today. If you figure it needs everything…you… more»

Same Family 45 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Beginning in 1952, Dinah Shore sang the phrase “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” over and over, and it became a Chevy mantra for many years. Even 10 years later, more than 700,000 Americans took that advice by taking… more»

48k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

It’s not unusual to have a friend of the family that you call “aunt” or “uncle,” and indeed my mom’s best friend is Aunt Deb. Years ago, her late mother got remarried to a guy named Paul who was,… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

The horsepower race of the 1960s gave the world cars with performance capabilities that would have been unthinkable a decade earlier. Take this 1969 Chevrolet Impala as a perfect example of that philosophy. It’s 427ci V8 produces power and… more»

52k One Owner Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

It was way back in ’61 when Chevrolet introduced the first Impala SS, which carried on through the rest of the sixties decade, but was then absent from the lineup for the next 25 years.  When the Impala Super… more»

Big-Block 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

In the 1971 brochure for their full-size line, Chevrolet said that “for 13 years other car makers have been playing follow the leader by following Impala. So this year, we’ve given them more leader to follow.” Indeed, everything about… more»

Seller Lost Interest: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet had a record sales year in 1965, selling more than a million full-size automobiles. So, it’s not surprising that demand would be off for the similar 1966 editions. Yet Chevy managed to crank out more than 47,000 Impala… more»

All Original 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Project

Presentation is often a problem when a project is seen sitting on top of a trailer, looking like it may not have moved under its own power in years, and it’s easy for a potential buyer’s first instinct to… more»

Money Pit Project: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

Imagine finding your very first car from 44 years ago and bringing it home for a restoration. Then you end up spending a fortune on mechanical repairs, only to have one major thing blow up after another, destroying your… more»

One Owner Sport Sedan: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. Besides the successful mid-size Chevelle being in its second season, the full-size Impala, et al, sold more than one million copies for the first time. That includes the seller’s… more»

OPEC-Era Big Wheels: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

With its bigger bumpers, the Chevrolet Impala had finally reached land yacht proportions. And at a time when Americans were beginning to move away from huge automobiles (thanks to the ’73 OPEC oil embargo and soaring gas prices). Sales… more»

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