Vehicle Description
Well-equipped and looking great in its original color, this 1968
Chevrolet Impala convertible will certainly attract some attention
while out on the road. It greets its next lucky owner with
maintenance records in tow to testify as to the care it's received,
and an owner's manual will be sitting in the glove box to provide
some genuine time capsule-like nostalgia.
This classic Chevy cuts a great appearance - it shows some obvious
modification that makes it stand out in any crowd but stops far
short of messing with its heralded identity. We do want an Impala
to look like an Impala after all. It carries its original Palomino
Ivory shade accented with understatedly tasteful pinstriping as
well and has a lowered stance that adds to its custom look without
detracting from its streetability. As a member of the fourth
generation of its model, this '68 is part of a class that rolled
out to what were then record setting sales figures, yet there
aren't all that many Impalas left on the road -fewer still that
represent like this one does. The removal of nearly all of its
badging gives it additional aftermarket cache and the chrome that's
been left in place on its front and rear bumpers, grille and wheel
well trim is in good condition. Your first inclination is likely to
picture yourself behind the wheel with nothing but blue skies above
you, but should those skies turn gray, the power black vinyl top
looks great, raising into place for protection without any fuss and
sporting a nice clear plastic rear window.
Open one of the generously proportioned doors to look inside, and
you'll see a uniquely appealing interior. Refurbished to its
original specifications, it even carries the gold color it began
with. You'll see a lot of evidence of its detailed restoration -
from the well-padded and comfortable seating that's comprised of
buckets up front and a bench seat in back, to the contrasting and
clean looking black dash area featuring an assortment of original
gauges that read easily through clear lenses and are assisted by a
trio of aftermarket gauges skillfully recessed just below, as well
as a SunPro tach mounted on the steering column. A retro-styled
AM/FM radio stands by to attend to your listening needs, while the
underdash Vintage Air climate control system - a great and often
overlooked feature in a convertible - stands by to keep you and
your passengers comfortable while on the road. Combine this drop
top's generous size with its roomy trunk area and you have a
timeless cruiser that's well suited for group outings, as there's
plenty of leg and shoulder room inside and certainly no shortage of
luggage space in back.
A tidy engine bay sits underneath the hood, with a 400-cubic inch
V8 crowned with a 4-barrel carb residing front and center. It runs
with a smoothness that lets you know right away it's up to the task
of taking you where you want to go, and it's paired with a 4-speed
automatic 700r4 transmission to provide a versatile drivetrain that
offers good acceleration and an overdrive gear for engine-sparing
RPMs at highway speeds. As this classic features both power
steering and power brakes, as well as upgraded control arms for a
quiet ride and good steering response, getting to your future
destinations will be a effortless affair. This low-slung Chevy
classic rides on a set of 15" stock wheels that are outfitted with
BF Goodrich T/A radials.
Offering great looks and running condition to go along with its
promise of smile-inducing open air motoring, this 1968 Chevrolet
Impala convertible is a must-see! Call today!