Vehicle Description
In 1962, the guy driving this cool white-over-red Impala hardtop
was well and truly The Man. Today, that's still true, and when you
hear the subtle rumble of the 350 and watch all the envious eyes on
you as you motor away, you'll understand. For the guy who
understands performance and style, few cars can compare to the
illustrious Impala.
This is the kind of car that you can recognize blocks away, whether
it's the trim hardtop profile or the traditional trip taillights
that were unique to the Imp. Driving this car is like dating a
movie star, and you should be ready for question and answer session
every time you stop for gas. The Ermine White paint will stand up
to scrutiny, and looks like a million bucks up close. It's a
quality restoration that has just the right look of originality,
making it a fantastic cruiser that's always properly dressed for an
event. Fit and finish are quite good, with doors that fit nicely
without needing to give them a hard slam. The sheetmetal is
incredibly straight, so the white paint is a big bonus, not a
demerit, because it shows none of the usual flaws a lesser car
might have. Chrome and trim is quite good, including the delicate
Impala badges on the quarters and crossed-flag emblems up front.
It's been driven and enjoyed, of course, but between the quality of
the work and the timeless design, this is still a car that gets
noticed everywhere it goes. And it totally nails the stance!
The interior is pure '60s style, a blend of conservative patterns
and shiny trim that looks awesome today. The Impala is particularly
interesting due to its unique blend of performance and luxury,
making it a rather stylish gentleman's express. The seats wear
bright red reproduction covers with proper button-tufted seat
backs, there's new carpeting with original-style rubber floor mats,
and the door panels show an artist's touch. The instruments in that
sweeping engine-turned dash are crisp and well-marked, and a custom
center armrest with a pair of cup holders is a nice addition for
cruising and road trips. Being a non-SS is rather rare these days,
but it still has a sporting air that's probably due to the
beautiful steering wheel round gauge pods under the speedometer. It
also includes the original AM radio in the dash (an AM/FM/CD unit
is hidden out of sight), a pair of heavy-duty floor mats, and the
trunk is neatly finished with zero rust, a correct mat set, and a
full-sized spare.
The engine of choice here is a 350 cubic inch small block V8 that's
no longer pretending to be stock. There's a lot of chrome, from the
Edelbrock air cleaner to the polished intake manifold to the
alternator and master cylinder, so everything sparkles when you
open the hood. Finned valve covers come from a Z/28 and look great
here and there's a giant aluminum radiator up front to keep it all
cool. The transmission has been upgraded to a TH350 3-speed
automatic, a step up from the original PowerGlide 2-speed, and with
factory power steering and disc brakes, it's a very easy cruiser. A
new exhaust system with dual mufflers sounds flat-out awesome and
definitely gives this formal ride an attitude. 15-inch Torque
Thrust wheels wear recent 255/70/15 Firestone radials.
A very pretty car with a bulletproof powertrain combination, this
Impala will always be on the A-list. Call today!