Vehicle Description
Chevy's best-selling Impala got an all-new look in 1965, a bigger,
bolder, sleeker car that was still unquestionably top-of-the-line.
This subtle and restrained 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS offers a unique
look, V8 power, and all the favorite features that make the Impala
a perennial favorite, even today.
You probably already know that some of our favorite cars are those
that stand out for being different, and while this SS is hardly
radical, we like it every bit as much as its bright red and black
siblings. It's code S Sierra Tan, which is gold to most of us, and
that's this car's original color. It's been refinished and thanks
to modern urethane paints, it has a depth and shine that just
wasn't possible in 1965. As a result, the glistening gold color
looks vivid and deep rather than ordinary, helping this car stand
out without being too loud about it. Perfect it is not, but very
presentable. The sleek semi-fastback Impala shape looks good no
matter what color you paint it, but it's critical to get all the
bodywork straight, because there's a lot of sheetmetal to work
with. Fortunately, those giant quarters are in great shape, the
gaps are quite good, and the whole car fits together well,
indicating that someone invested plenty of time and money to make
it look this good. A black vinyl top breaks up the tan wonderfully
on this big body, giving it a more sophisticated look. Bright
chrome sets off the gold paint rather well, and subtle 'Impala SS'
emblems and 'Super Sport' script mean that this car has upgrades
that make it a great cruiser.
In 1965, the Super Sport package still received standard bucket
seats and a console, which give this conservative coupe a very
sporting demeanor inside. Even better, it appears that the entire
interior is original, strongly demonstrating just how
well-maintained this car really is. The ornate upholstery is in
great shape showing deeper details than most aftermarket seat
covers and a bare minimum of wear. Sure, the bolster support wasn't
great in the '60s, but who's going to complain when everything
looks this good? The two-tone steering wheel is a pretty accent and
frames the wide speedometer and symmetrical instrument panel. The
SS's center console features a familiar shifter for the PowerGlide
2-speed automatic transmission and ornate clock, and a fully
functional vacuum gauge is on the dash that's a lot of fun to watch
when you're cruising. There's an aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette radio
in the factory slot up top and yes, it works! The back seat looks
almost new and if you want a massive trunk, few cars deliver more
cubic feet than this big Imp and it's been finished with protective
spatter paint.
The smooth-running, numbers matching 327 cubic inch V8 under the
hood is plenty potent to make this Impala worthy of the SS moniker
and a lot of fun to drive. For the most part, it's stock, but
someone has added a Holley 4-barrel carburetor to add a bit of
performance, an HEI ignition system, as well as that bright chrome
Holley air cleaner. Ram's horn exhaust manifolds feed a burbling
dual exhaust system with chambered mufflers that's exactly right
for this semi-luxury coupe. The underside is original and in very
good condition, with lightly undercoated floors that have nothing
to hide. Newer shocks out back help with keeping things level and
it's got highway-friendly gears in the 10-bolt rear end, making
this an excellent long-distance cruiser. Staggered 225/45/18 front
and 275/35/20 rear blackwall radials are wrapped around flashy
Ridler chrome wheels to complete the killer look.
We love these big luxury/muscle coupes, and with a great color
combination, lots of style, and V8 power, we're sure you'll love
this one, too. Call today!
