1966 Chevrolet Impala for sale $23,995
| 1966 Chevrolet Impala $23,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $23,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
The Impala was always Chevys performance flagshipand#44; available with any number of V8 powerplants to make them just about anything a buyer wanted. This one packs a sweet-running 327 cubic inch V8 and an automatic transmissionand#44; perfect for the Imps luxury-oriented mission and a lot of fun even today. Finished in correct Madeira Maroonand#44; this big two-door hardtop looks fairly unassuming at first glanceand#44; and thats exactly the way they liked it back in 1966. Dont get me wrongand#44; its beautifully finished with nicely applied paint that accentuates the big Impalas no-nonsense look. Those massive quarters are straightand#44; the big doors fit welland#44; and the deck lid fits rightand#44; which is especially critical when all those taillights need to line up just so. Beautiful Impala emblems on the front fenders and the long strip of stainless trim keep ornamentation to a minimumand#44; but againand#44; this car was a wolf in sheeps clothingand#44; so keeping it low-profile was the name of the game. It also looks like someone invested heavily in the trimand#44; with bright chrome and stainless that shows well and accentuates the maroon paint beautifully. A bench seat is what full-sized luxury was all aboutand#44; and the interior of the Impala feels positively massive because of it. Beautifully restored with new seat coversand#44; carpetsand#44; door panelsand#44; and other soft partsand#44; it definitely conveys a sense of luxury and performance all at a glance. A simpleand#44; easy-to-read gauge cluster looks pretty originaland#44; and its complemented by a set of auxiliary dials hanging underneath. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo head unit replaces the original AM unitand#44; but the installation is clean and no panels had to be cut to make it work. The back seat will carry three of your best friends and with that massive trunk out backand#44; all their gear is welcome to come alongand#44; too. Theoreticallyand#44; you could get a six-cylinder Impalaand#44; but fortunately for youand#44; this one packs a strong-running 327 cubic inch V8. It looks pretty stock and proudly shows off its performance heritage with a minimum of flash and a focus on horsepowerand#44; complete with a Holley carburetor and upgraded Edelbrock intake. A chrome air cleaner and matching valve covers dress it up a bit and theres period Chevy Orange paint clinging to the block. It does include power steeringand#44; which is probably mandatory with that big lump of cast iron over the front wheelsand#44; and with a pair of glasspack mufflers underneathand#44; it sounds spectacular. The 3-speed TH350 automatic snaps to attention when you push the pedal and theres a stout 10-bolt rear end out back. The undercarriage is in very good condition thanks to a lifetime in a warm climateand#44; although it is no longer detailed for show. Handsome Cragar wheels and staggered 245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear Uniroyal radials give it just a bit of rake for a performance look. Full-sized cars like the Impala are perennial favoritesand#44; and when they run this well and look this goodand#44; its easy to see why. Offering big car comfort and space with just a hint of attitudeand#44; all at a bargain priceand#44; this Impala hits all the right notes. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 40.0% below market avg. What's this? |