1966 Chevrolet Impala for sale $19,995
| 1966 Chevrolet Impala $19,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $19,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Looking for some Chevy V8 power with a slightly unusual twist? How about this sleek 1966 Impala hardtopand#44; which offers a 283 cubic inch V8 linked to a 3-speed manual transmission? Still one of the best-looking designs of the mid-60sand#44; the big Imp delivers a grown-up muscle car experience thats just a little different from all the Camaros and Chevelles out there. The color is Barrier Blueand#44; which looks fantastic on the big Impala coupe. Thanks to some pretty serious time and effortand#44; it looks fantastic with an understated elegance that belies the performance car living within. Good gaps and smooth quarter panels (which are among the largest ever created) make it look like it should cost thousands more than it does. The original color was code E Danube Blueand#44; so the color change wasnt as big a challenge as youd think and coverage is uniform thanks to a full disassembly for paint. Coming from North Carolina certainly helps and this 66and#44;579-mile car wears all its original sheetmetaland#44; which is always reassuring. Reproduction emblems look crisp and sharp against the blue paint and both the bumpers have been re-chromed to really make it sparkle. 1966 saw the Caprice replace the Impala as Chevys top-of-the-lineand#44; but the Impala never lost the triple-taillights that were a styling feature from the very beginning. The attractive bench seat interior is almost all newand#44; including seat covers from CARSand#44; along with new carpets and a taut headliner overhead. Theres just enough brightwork inside to remind you that this is a high-end Chevyand#44; and the ornate steering wheel combines popular features from previous years to give it a unique look. The linear instrument panel covers only the basicsand#44; with a wide speedo and a fuel gauge on the endand#44; with the auxiliary controls in a bright band of trim just underneath. Its always cool to see a clutch pedal in a full-sized luxury carand#44; and with traditional 3-on-the-tree shiftingand#44; this heavy-duty cruiser is a lot lighter on its feet than youd expect. The factory AM radio remains in the dashand#44; suggesting that the builder had a dedication to getting it rightand#44; and all the weather seals are new so it seals up well and feels like a much younger car. And given all that sheetmetaland#44; it shouldnt be a surprise that the trunk is massiveand#44; and even with a full-sized spare tireand#44; theres room forand#44; welland#44; just about everything. The engine is a 283 cubic inch Turbo Fire V8and#44; which was a step up from the six and delivers the kind of reliable V8 torque that youd expect. Recently and correctly detailedand#44; it runs smoothly enough to pass muster in this luxury liner and looks ready for show. Chevy Orange paintand#44; a correct air cleanerand#44; and none of the usual modifications are more proof that the restorer cared about getting this one right. Correct GM hosesand#44; clampsand#44; and belts are the little things that make an engine compartment sparkleand#44; and a recent tune-up and battery ensure that it continues to run right. The aforementioned 3-speed manual transmission is a rare find in a car like thisand#44; and is backed by a 10-bolt rear end supported by recent shock absorbers. A new dual exhaust system gives it a polite burble thats exactly rightand#44; and ultra-rare Chevrolet accessory wheel covers add a sporty lookand#44; especially when paired with those 7.75-14 redline tires. Documented with the original titleand#44; delivery paperworkand#44; Protect-O-Plate and warranty bookand#44; and an accessory brochureand#44; this is a car with no hidden secrets. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 50.0% below market avg. What's this? |