Vehicle Description
It's not very often that you come across such an exceptional
combination of mid-'60s curb appeal and modern functionality. This
1965 Chevrolet Impala Restomod is only a few hundred miles off its
build and offers an array of top-tier components and features that
make it awesome to behold and a dream to drive.
This is one outstanding looking classic. The Impala underwent a
pretty thorough restoration the year this beauty came out, and it
was a decided home run that resulted in what was then an all-time
sales record. It's a stouter, more aggressive looking ride than its
predecessors, and the color combo it now carries - bright red paint
that provides a great backdrop for its nicely scooped black hood
and rocker panels - really does it proud. Chevy at the same time
added a more aggressive front grille to the Impala, and the one
you'll see here is a great example of just how effective its
redesign efforts were. No matter where you look, you'll find trim
and badging that's all in fine form - unlike so many modded
classics, it looks like a lot of care was taken to preserve the
identity of this true boulevard aristocrat as it underwent its
transformation ... and it's a refreshing take for sure. In less
forgiving weather, a power black convertible top is at your
disposal for protection - it raises into place without issue and
sports an impressively clear glass rear window.
There's plenty more craftsmanship on display inside the doors. A
pair of modern-issue power bucket seats - featuring a mixture of
leather and suede - take center stage and blend in really well with
the rest of the interior. In between them sits a similarly modern
center console that offers some welcome storage space, a couple of
cupholders and a great setting for the pistol grip B&M shifter
sitting toward the front. Just in front of the Grant steering
wheel, you'll see that the dash area, like many other elements on
this car, offers a smooth blend of new and vintage elements, with
an assortment of Dakota Digital gauges sitting in the instrument
cluster right next to a retro-styled AM/FM head unit with Bluetooth
connectivity that controls the set of speakers inside. Other
comfort features include air conditioning, a tilt column and power
windows. It's quite a sight when you raise the deck lid in back and
view the DB drive subwoofers sitting on either side of the Air Ride
pod that powers this classic's upscale suspension.
With the high bar set by the rest of the car, it would be only
natural to expect a dazzling array of mechanical features to be on
hand, as well. Consider those expectations met. A 6-liter LS2 V8
sits under the hood - a healthy-sized, fuel injected engine good
for 400 horsepower that teams with the 4-speed automatic 4L60E
overdrive transmission to make up a versatile drivetrain that
excels both as far as off the line acceleration and low,
engine-sparing revs at highway speeds. With 3" exhausts running
from front to back, you can only imagine the resonance of the
exhaust note. The high-end aftermarket suspension is every bit as
impressive, with tubular control arms sitting up front, a 4-link
suspension in back and Air-Ride components at all four corners.
Four-wheel power disc brakes provide dependable, fade-resistant
stopping power, and smooth power steering makes handling this
exceptional Chevy a low-effort affair as it rules the road on a set
of 18" Nitto Extreme tires.
This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Restomod is one truly impressive example
of aftermarket craftsmanship taking a true classic's game to a new
level. Call today!