Vehicle Description
For some guys, "muscle car" means a big car with a lot of firepower
and a killer look, and this 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS would
certainly qualify. Slick Silver Metallic means you won't be
sneaking around and the 350 cubic inch crate motor under the hood
makes sure that the car can deliver on its brilliant good looks.
This real-deal SS represents a ton of style, performance, and value
for the money.
Originally code W Glacier Gray, this big Imp SS was repainted not
long ago in much brighter and attention-grabbing Silver Metallic,
and we welcome the upgrade. This must have been a pretty straight
car to begin with, because those giant quarter panels just don't
turn out this well if they need a lot of bodywork and the crease
that runs from nose to tail is sharp enough to give you a paper
cut. There's a lot of depth and gloss to the two-stage finish,
suggesting quality materials (silver paints are particularly
expensive) and careful prep before it went on. All the proper
Chevrolet, Bowtie, and SS badges are exactly where they're supposed
to be, and the parts that did go back on were carefully polished or
replaced if there was a need. The '65s are particularly appealing
to hobbyists for their round taillights, which would disappear in
1966 and it was definitely not an improvement. It appears that the
bumpers are recent and the rest of the brightwork is really in
great shape too, providing incredible curb appeal on this big body
muscle car.
Inside, we really like the black vinyl upholstery, black dashboard,
and black carpets that are all accented with brightwork everywhere
you look for a combination that is vivid without being too intense.
The upholstery appears to be original, or at the very least an
older OEM replacement, and the seat covers and door panels capture
the stock look quite nicely. A matching headliner overhead makes it
feel bright and airy inside and as a full-sized car, there's plenty
of stretch-out room for everyone. The original dash was painted
black to match the upholstery and includes a beautiful stock
steering wheel that shows some wear but is in line with the
condition of the rest of the cabin. All the gauges are stock,
including the OEM units in the center console, and there's a
retro-style AM/FM stereo neatly installed in the factory slot, so
the dash didn't need to be cut or modified. Experts will quickly
spot the factory A/C vents, although the system is missing several
components that would need to be installed for the air to be
operational. Out back the trunk is big enough for just about
everything you'd like to take with you on a road trip.
Under the giant hood, the original 327 was dumped in favor of a 350
cubic inch V8 crate motor, which was obviously an easy installation
in the giant Impala engine bay. There's a massive aluminum radiator
up front with dual electric fans so you'll never worry about
overheating and the combination of chrome valve covers, a chrome
air cleaner, a polished intake, and an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor that tops the engine make it seem like it was all custom
made just for this car. Power steering and brakes, a chrome
alternator, and a quick-shifting TH350 3-speed automatic never
hesitates to deliver the power, spinning a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear
end out back. The dual exhaust system uses Flowmaster-style
mufflers for a great sound and while the suspension is mostly
stock, it has a great stance thanks to slick 20-inch Foose wheels
wrapped in 245/40/20 Hankook blackwall radials.
This real-deal Impala SS represents a ton of fun for not a lot of
scratch, all wrapped in a bright silver package that looks like it
should cost thousands more. Call today!