Vehicle Description
Remember when everyone was driving full-sized cars like this 1970
Chevrolet Impala Custom? Life was good, big V8s were in fashion,
effortless highway cruising was the norm, and luxury was standard.
Journey back with us to those days of your childhood and enjoy the
good life at a surprisingly affordable price.
OK, we know a Gobi Beige Impala isn't going to set the world alight
with desire, but look carefully at this extremely well-presented
Imp. When was the last time you saw one, let alone one this
straight and clean with a substantial pile of money invested in a
restoration? I mean, nobody restores these cars, right? Well,
here's one of the nicest, with super straight bodywork, doors that
open and close easily, and a no-frills look that's appealing in
today's over-styled age. Gobi Beige is the car's original color and
it looks totally appropriate on a luxury cruiser designed for more
civilized society. There's no question about it, this is a big car,
but it also looks muscular so it carries the size well, and the
bodywork is so shockingly straight that you'll do a double take
when you see your reflection in the quarter panels. Excellent
chrome bumpers, a simple grille, and the Impala's traditional
triple taillights give this car a familiar look that will bring
back great memories. And we have to say the black vinyl top, which
is also in fantastic shape, gives it a bit of an edge that's much
appreciated.
The black interior is a combination of old and new components, and
shows off a lifetime of easy living. Bench seats mean there's room
for everyone inside, and the smattering of luxury equipment means
that this is a fantastic road trip candidate for those long
journeys. The upholstery is in excellent shape with only minor
signs of age and activity, the carpets are a little faded but
certainly not in need of replacement, and the door panels appear
almost new with original arm rests still in place. A tilt steering
column and a modern AM/FM/iPod stereo are welcome features for
those long-distance drives. A few woodgrained details on the doors
and steering wheel remind you that this is Chevy's top-of-the-line,
and rear seat occupants are treated to spacious first-class
accommodations. A giant trunk looks like it'll help you move your
apartment and all that sheetmetal inside is covered in correct
spatter paint and finished with a matching Rally wheel and a new
redline radial.
Chevy's 350 cubic inch V8 is a great choice in the Impala, powerful
and torquey, yet much easier on gas than a big block. The
matching-numbers small block is nicely detailed with bright Chevy
Orange paint and a correct air cleaner up top, and thanks to
careful maintenance, it's a great runner. They didn't try to
upgrade it with the usual parts, instead leaving it as the factory
intended and once you experience it, you won't wonder why. It's so
smooth you can barely feel it running and on the road the matching
numbers Powerglide transmission shifts almost imperceptibly in true
luxury car fashion. You've probably forgotten the incomparable ride
of these big '70s sedans, but you'll be delighted by the
hovercraft-like ride and the gentle burble from the brand new dual
exhaust system. It's clean underneath, albeit not restored, and
those Rally wheels with new 225/70/15 redline radials give it a bit
of a sporting look.
Complete with a factory build sheet, this big cruiser is one of the
nicest of the breed we've ever seen. Don't dismiss full-sized
luxury until you've experienced the whole package. Call today!