1969 Chevrolet Impala for sale $17,995
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala $17,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $17,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Sometimes just finding a clean old car is a great thing. Take this 1969 Chevy Impala for example. The great look is accentuated by the oversized wheels that look rightand#44; a funky color combinationand#44; and is powered by a strong-running small block V8. Full-sized luxury muscle is red hot right nowand#44; and nobody does it better than the Impala. The big Imp carries itself welland#44; like a heavyweight prizefighter in formalwear. As a super clean southern carand#44; you can tell how nice this one is at a single glance. Youll be even more impressed to learn that the paint job is about seven years oldand#44; and its holding up quite well. They used the original code 59 Frost Green colorand#44; and its the perfect hue on the late-60s icon. Theres a lot of sheetmetal to straighten and its all in very good shape with only a few dings here and there that are inevitable if you drive your car. Unlike many of its contemporariesand#44; the Impala doesnt carry a lot of excess chromeand#44; so the simple body side moldings show off the arrow-straight bodywork but dont offer a lot of flashand#44; and both bumpers are excellent. The lack of a vinyl top gives it a super sleek look and the cars length is accentuated by the rub strip running along its flanks. Andand#44; of courseand#44; it just wouldnt be a high-performance Chevy without the engine call-out on the front fender; in this caseand#44; its a 327. And if you want impressiveand#44; check out the interior! Those are the original seatsand#44; wrapped in optional vinyl upholsteryand#44; and while theres a split in the drivers backrestand#44; its probably not major enough to require replacement. The carpet and door panels are also original and in good shapeand#44; with only minor discoloration that simply comes from ageand#44; not neglect or abuse. The headliner might be newer and the dash pad looks great. I kind of like that about original cars that have been so carefully maintainedand#44; its like automotive archaeology to try to figure out whats original and whats new. The instrument panel is massiveand#44; offering a wide speedo and clustering all the major controls right in front of the driverand#44; framing everything with a very nice steering wheel with a cool little Impala logo in its center. The original AM radio remains at your fingertipsand#44; and it has factory A/C thats still blowing cold with good old R12 refrigerant inside. As youd expectand#44; the trunk is massiveand#44; and has nothing to hide with a solid floor and a full-sized spare. Under about an acre of hoodand#44; youll find a smooth-runningand#44; numbers-matching Chevy 327 and a nicely detailed engine bay. Completely stockand#44; including the air cleanerand#44; valve coversand#44; and other frequently replaced itemsand#44; it almost looks too good. Nahand#44; who am I kiddingand#44; this is the kind of car that will draw a crowd with its humble originalityand#44; and the engine bay is simply showing off a lifetime of clean living in a warm climate. Heckand#44; even the exhaust manifolds are crisp and pit-free. Of course the big Imp has power steeringand#44; but power brakes are oddly absent from the options listand#44; although the binders work just fine out on the road. The transmission is a TH350 3-speed automatic feeding a 10-bolt rear with highway-friendly gears inside. And the 20-inch American Racing wheels with silver centers and staggered 255/35/20 front and 275/40/20 rear performance radials give it a sporty look that fits rather well. If you like your cars bigand#44; cleanand#44; and a little bit unusualand#44; think of the potential in this ultra-sanitary Impala. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 2.0% below market avg. What's this? |