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One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon

It’s a fair bet that many of us here at Barn Finds have at least one experience with a 1977-1979 Chevrolet. My aunt and uncle owned one, an orange ’77 Caprice Classic wagon with wood sides. A high school friend… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling car in America – and by a long shot. It seemed like everyone still wanted to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” So it’s not surprising that sales fell off a bit… more»

Impeccable Sport Coupe: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet ditched the tailfins on their full-size cars in 1961. That made for a cleaner look that may have reached its pinnacle in 1962 (my favorite of the 1961-64 generation). The Impala Sport Couple had a more formal roofline… more»

Top Shelf Drop Top: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

If you walked into your Chevrolet dealer in 1969 looking for a full-size convertible, you only had one choice. That was the Impala (sorry, no Biscayne, no Bel Air, and no Caprice drop-tops). 14,445 of those Impala ragtops were… more»

Custom Chameleon Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

One dilemma often encountered during a custom restoration is choosing the proper color for the exterior, which can be tough to decide with so many excellent options available today.  A broader idea is to use a color-changing finish, commonly… more»

$63k for an Original 1963 Chevrolet Impala

In 1963, Americans were still enamored with the Impala as a way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. The GM division sold nearly a quarter more Impala Sport Coupes in ’63 than in ’62, which was also a… more»

Sun-Baked Bubble Top: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet restyled their cars in 1961, replacing the so-called “batwings” of 1959-60. The appearance of automobiles was less radical as the excesses of the late 1950s were fading away. 1961 would be the last year of the Impala with… more»

Joe Bailon Custom: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

And now for something from the “What in the Sam Hill happened here” department, a heavily customized 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Before and after images are always helpful in following a car’s progression but in this case, it’s the reverse… more»

1967 Chevrolet Impala Ragtop Project

Chevrolet built more than 800,000 Impalas in 1965 on their way to more than one million full-size cars. That’s a record that’s been unmatched in the last 60 years. Sales for 1967 racked up 575,600 Impalas, a solid accounting… more»

327 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The two best-selling cars of 1965 had to be the Ford Mustang (559,000 copies) and the Chevy Impala (803,000 units). They appealed to different audiences with the youth market going to the Mustang and the family market going to… more»

Restored Frame: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Project

Chevrolet sold over one million Impalas in 1965, a record never bested. The 1967 models were based on the same platform/design as the ‘65s and saw about 650,000 assemblies, which wasn’t too shabby on their merit. The seller has… more»

Real Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

The Chevrolet Impala was one of the more popular family cars during the period this one was produced, and going with the wagon was a smart choice if you had lots of kids.  However, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station… more»

402 Big Block Power: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

The owner of this 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe says it’s the big block engine that makes this car so desirable, and while finding a 402 under the hood is a cause worth celebrating, just the overall condition plus… more»

Updated 409: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake in the classic world, especially when dealing with a car like this 1962 Chevrolet Impala. Its paint shade is subtle, and the car presents as a tidy family sedan…. more»

1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427

The best-selling U.S. car in 1967 was the Chevy Impala, a spot it typically held for many years before and after. 575,600 copies rolled off the assembly line that year, but only 2,124 (per the seller) were the coveted… more»

348/4-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

It is a question that often ignites debate among enthusiasts; What is the difference between a restored and a refurbished classic? That is the one posed by this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It presents beautifully following a refresh… more»

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