Vehicle Description
Not flashy but this ultra-clean and very appealing, 1968 Chevrolet
Impala has a lot to offer. Featuring small block power, ice cold
A/C, and a lot of recent work, it makes for an affordable summer
cruiser that's big enough for the whole family.
In person you'll find that this is one straight, clean Impala. The
hardtop has a great semi-formal look that contrasts neatly with
Butternut Yellow paint and black vinyl top. There are acres of
steel on these cars, and it looks great, although the older repaint
is starting to show signs of age with a few touch-ups here and
there. It presents quite well at a glance and going down the road,
the car still looks awesome. They didn't feel the need to add gaudy
details like stripes or custom hoods, but instead focused on an
overall finish that replicates what it might have looked like in,
say, 1970. Nice, but not perfect and ideal for driving regularly.
Bright chrome bumpers, polished stainless trim, and crisp badges
look great and there are no signs of trouble underneath the vinyl
top. This is still a great-looking car.
The black interior appears to be almost entirely original, which
speaks volumes about how well-maintained this car has been all its
life. Bench seats offer spacious accommodations for full-sized
adults and even the door panels appear decades younger than they
are. Black carpets and a matching dash contain factory instruments
that cover the basics, with a trio of auxiliary gauges stashed
underneath. An aftermarket A/C unit under the middle of the dash
blows ice cold and an upgraded AM/FM/CD radio provides suitable
entertainment, and feeds a set of 6x9 speakers on the package
shelf. The back seat looks almost new and the trunk is just as
massive as you'd expect with a correct trunk mat and full-sized
spare tire assembly.
That is the original, numbers-matching 307 cubic inch V8 under the
hood, and before you dismiss a small block in a big Imp, come give
this one a drive. It's completely stock and drives beautifully, and
there's something to be said for the way the factory did it. You
can see where the money was spent, with bright Chevy Orange paint
on the block, factory air cleaner and stamped steel valve covers,
and a brand new Sanden A/C compressor. A burly TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission pretty much guarantees you won't have to
worry about breakage and the dual exhaust system has a mellow sound
that's still comfortable for long highway drives. The suspension
rides beautifully, reminding us that the Impala was a luxury car
first and foremost, and you can tell just by looking at the
underside that this is a good, solid, original car with no stories
in its past. And yes, those Corvette Rally wheels make a statement,
but you won't find many cars that wear them as well as this Impala
does. Better yet, they're fitted with recent 225/75/15 whitewall
radials for just the right period look.
If you like full-sized luxury, the Impala is the biggest name in
town. This handsome fastback hardtop is one of the most popular
body styles and once you feel how well it drives, you'll be hooked.
Call now!