Vehicle Description
Not only is it a member of true boulevard royalty that's been
memorialized in print, on screen and in song, but this 1966
Chevrolet Impala is also a great looking and well-equipped ride
that's been thoroughly re-configured with a number of new parts to
make for worry-free daily driving. It features a great color and
comes with documentation to back up the freshness of its rebuilt
powerplant.
This Impala is not only a member of a generation that featured a
folkloric reputation, but also great popularity. Thoroughly
redesigned just a year before this one came out, the model was a
huge success, logging what was then an all-time industry annual
sales record. Just a quick glance at this outstanding specimen and
you can see the reason for all the fuss. It's a great looking car,
with its mist blue exterior, a factory correct color showing a
nice, even shine underneath a great clearcoat - with its evenness
of hue standing as proof that the sun hasn't been allowed to
extract its toll. The finishing touches that make such a visual
difference with a coveted car like this are well-represented, as
the front and rear bumpers are level and sport very clean chrome,
the Super Sport badging looks extra sharp and well-aligned, and the
front and rear windshields are carrying clear glass that's
surrounded with fresh rubber seals. Take a lap around the car and
you'll also see how well-aligned its body panels are - those nice
even gaps make for doors, hood and deck lid that open and close
smoothly and sit flush.
Just inside, the vinyl interior remains in solid original
condition. The wide-backed bucket seats up front and bench seat in
back have retained their shape admirably well and show no visible
tears, nor serious discoloration - the latter being no small feat,
considering their white color. With all the magnetism of this '60s
classic, you'll have no shortage of enthusiastic passengers when
you hit the road, and when you do, those slow on the draw to call
"shotgun" will find themselves very comfortable as they climb into
a backseat with ample legroom. The dash area, also in its original
configuration, features an appealing and distinct configuration,
with the factory gauges sitting just beyond the steering wheel
joined by an additional four gauges just a little lower at the
front of the center console. You'll find an AM/FM radio sitting at
the center of the dash that proudly carries the Chevy bowtie,
joined by a second AM/FM/CD system inside the glove box that also
features Bluetooth connectivity. A full-sized spare and jack sit in
the trunk area in back.
A 350-cubic inch V8 equipped with a 4-barrel carb sits under the
hood to provide just the power you'd expect from a classic ride
like this. The powerplant has logged only about 10,000 miles since
being rebuilt, and it's bolted to a 3-speed automatic transmission
that's shifting nice and smooth to make for a confidence inducing
drivetrain. Just in front of the engine, an aluminum radiator is
joined by a pair of electric fans to keep your operating
temperature within an optimal range. To further up this Chevy's
reliability factor when faced with the demands of daily driving, a
pair of power disc brakes have been installed in front,
complemented by a new power brake booster. This perennial cruising
favorite sits on a set of 17" American Racing rims, outfitted with
Yokohama YK 580 tires.
Looking to put a true American automotive icon in your garage? You
really need to see this 1966 Chevrolet Impala. Call today!