Vehicle Description
This is no aftermarket tribute, it's the real thing! This 1966
Chevrolet Impala SS is a member of true boulevard aristocracy, an
upper echelon version of the model that's been synonymous with car
culture ever since it was introduced. Still decked out in its
original colors both inside and out, it's in very sound driving
condition and would be a formidable contender on the local car show
circuit.
Impalas had captured the interest of the car buying public well
before this '66 came out, but the fourth generation of the model,
of which it's a member, was a real game changer for Chevy. What had
been a strong seller became an icon, shattering all-time industry
sales records in the process. This SS still wears its original
Marina blue paint that's been brought to top form, looking smooth
and glossy, with a nice even hue all over. There's an extensive
array of chrome on display and all of it, from the intricate grille
with its Chevrolet script that sits over a table-level bumper in
front, to the badging on its deck lid in back, is in great shape.
Clean glass surrounds the cabin, featuring very solid weather
stripping to keep the elements out and you'll find nice, even lines
around the doors, hood and deck lid. Unlike even some of the
best-kept of its counterparts, the lower front valance doesn't show
any mishaps from debris kicking up from the asphalt and its black
vinyl top looks killer.
The interior has benefitted from a thorough refurbishment that's
left it in its original two-tone configuration and looks really
impressive. The dark blue inserts on the buckets in front and bench
in back was a winning look for Chevy when the Impala first came out
and it's well represented here, with vinyl covers that have yet to
show much wear. This is a sizable coupe, originally touted for its
ability to provide a fun driving experience while being hospitable
to its passengers, so you'll find a bit of leg room on hand to keep
your backseat occupants happy. In front of the stock steering
wheel, the dash has also been kept in factory form, with easily
readable stock gauges in the instrument cluster, chrome accents
that look particularly sharp and a nice straight pad sitting over
the top. The air conditioning on this classic is in top notch form
- fire it up and it cools the cabin in very short order through the
factory vents. The trunk area is also spacious - even with the
spare sitting toward the front, there's all kinds of luggage room
available.
In keeping with the other aspects of this iconic ride, the very
tidy engine bay sports a 350 cubic inch V8 inside that replaces the
original 327. It looks great in correct Chevy orange which really
pops against the backdrop of the black inner fenders and firewall.
It features a 4-barrel carb on top, a pair of signature ramshorn on
its side and sounds very healthy. The engine teams with a
smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic TH400 transmission to make up a
rock-solid drivetrain - this Impala is very much ready to hit the
road just as soon as you get it home. Power steering combines with
fresh bushings on its control arms to provide easy, chatter-free
navigation, while power brakes offer low-effort stops for this
classic as it turns heads on its 15" stock Chevy wheels featuring
SS spinners and outfitted with BF Goodrich T/A radials.
Strong running condition combines with iconic looks that are in top
form to make this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS an absolute "must see".
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