Vehicle Description
The true measure of great cars is their long-term value to
collectors. This 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS was special when it was
new, but it has only been in the fullness of time that we've
learned just how special. As the last rear-wheel-drive, body on
frame sedan built by GM, it does hold a place of distinction. But
add in a Corvette-sourced LT1 under the hood, an athletic
suspension, and that distinctive monochromatic paint job, and you
have a slam-dunk of a collector car that STILL sells for close to
sticker price 20 years after it went out of production. Special?
You'd better believe it.
It's probably safe to assume that the guys who bought these cars
new realized that they were buying a piece of history. As a result,
cars like this 49,676-mile 1995 example are often beautifully
preserved. This Black Cherry example is 100% original, with no
accidents or panel replacements, and the finish is amazingly well
preserved. Credit the car's wonderful condition to clean living
with an owner who never used it as a daily driver. Black Cherry is
arguably the most desirable Impala SS color and aside from a few
signs of age that could be erased with a proper buff, it's in
awesome shape. Heck, there are barely any marks on the nose, which
often takes a brunt of the abuse. Even the blacked-out grille is in
great shape, the chin spoiler doesn't show many scuffs from
driveway aprons, and all the Impala emblems are factory original.
Impressive.
The only interior available with the Impala was gray leather with
buckets and a console. This one shows only minor signs of use,
certainly in line with the mileage, and the leather remains supple
and smooth. The back seat still looks brand new, and if there have
been more than a handful of passengers back there over the past 20
years, it would be a surprise. The gauges are 100% functional, and
it even retains the original Delco AM/FM/CD stereo. The carpets
show a little discoloration, but again, nothing that seems out of
line for its age and mileage and it would be a mistake to do
anything but give them a good cleaning. Of course, everything was
included with the SS such as A/C, power windows and locks, and
cruise control. And as the last of the full-sized sedans, the trunk
is positively massive, still carrying its original spare and an
unmarked liner.
Power comes from GM's indestructible 5.7 liter LT1 V8, which makes
260 horsepower in the Impala. Mated to a 4-speed automatic, it's
the same powertrain that struck fear into the hearts of motorists
when it lived inside black and white police cruisers. Properly
maintained from new, the engine bay looks fresh off the showroom
floor, and drives like it should. And unlike many Impalas, this one
has not been modified in any way except for a pair of Flowmaster
mufflers out back that sound pretty darned wicked. The largely
stock condition also suggests that this one has been gently driven
and never abused, and it drives like a much younger car. 4-wheel
discs were included, as well as a heavy-duty suspension, giving the
Impala moves that belie its size and comfort. Four 255/50/17
performance radials have been fitted to the gorgeous 5-spoke
alloys, making this car ready to rock immediately.
The Impala SS is a rare machine, not just in terms of production,
but in that it is a car that instantly created and destroyed a
niche market, defined an entire market segment, and signaled the
end of an era. That alone ensures collectability, but the fact that
it is also a party to drive makes this one to own for yourself.
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