Vehicle Description
If you're a fan of performance Chevys, it seems like every show you
attend features rows of Chevelles and Camaros. It's almost as if a
large segment of the hobby has simply forgotten about the marque's
classy founder... The godfather of cars that mix just the right
amount of style with just the right amount of performance... The
precedent for modern wonders like the current Camaro SS and modern
SS sedan... The legendary Chevrolet Impala!
SKIRTS AND STYLE
Rolling off GM's historic Janesville, Wisconsin assembly line as an
elegant black-on-red charm, this solid drop-top has benefitted from
comprehensive, body-on restoration that's kept it cruising
America's best highways for close to 60 years. At the front of the
car, an ornate bumper centers requisite bumper guards beneath a
broad grille that's branded with a vivid AACA plaque and bordered
by bright T3 headlights. Behind that grille, a flat hood plants
polished "C H E V R O L E T" lettering in front of bent glass,
which rides under polished frames, polished wipers and a duo of
bowtie-branded mirrors. At the sides of that hood, a skirted
profile centers polished rockers, guarded door handles and
Impala-branded spears between angled antennas, a guarded fuel
filler and polished fender toppers. And at the back of the car, a
second ornate bumper hangs a second set of bumper guards beneath
jet-inspired taillights and a stainless-trimmed valance that's
centered on a stylized cross-flag emblem.
SHE'S MY 3-4-8
Tilt the hood and this classic's old school charm shines like a new
Cragar at sunset! At the center of its Satin Black engine bay, a
tough Turbo Thrust big block features a correct 3755011 casting
number. A staple of working-class luxury, Chevrolet's impressive
348 is one of the many reasons the Impala still enjoys such
fantastic name recognition. And, obviously subjected to cosmetic
restoration, this big torque big block glows like a pumpkin on a
sunny fall morning! Okay... Okay... Maybe that second simile was a
bit much. But, the point is: this Chevy is a lot nicer than its 58
years suggest. At the top of the mill, a Satin Black,
single-snorkel air cleaner funnels wind through three Rochester
2-barrels. At the sides of those carbs, restored exhaust manifolds
allow the oversquare cylinders ample breathing room. At the back of
those tubes, a traditional points distributor sequences fire
through pliable AC-Delco-Packard TV-R Suppression cables. Cooling
is provided by a factory-spec radiator. And charge comes courtesy
of a tagged Delco-Remy generator.
FOUR ON THE FLOOR
Park this Chevy on a lift and you'll find a solid undercarriage
that's clean, fit and ready rock and roll. Undercoated floors ride
a sturdy X-frame that easily provides the safe-like isolation old
GM cars are known for. A trusty Borg Warner T10 4-speed spins a
familiar GM rear end that literally sails the engine through its
broad power band. Under that capable drivetrain, a fully sorted
suspension has been equipped with optional power steering and power
drum brakes. At the center of the floors, aluminized, true-dual
exhaust utilizes glasspack-style mufflers to weave an aggressive,
full-throttle rumble into a raucous idle. And at the corners of the
suspension, 8.00-14 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls frame correct
black wheels and polished, spinner-style covers.
OPEN-AIR BLISS
Between the doors, a correct Red and Ivory interior wraps
color-keyed paint and bright trim around taut vinyl surfacing. The
wide bench seats show no signs of significant weathering. At the
front of those seats, a padded dash floats factory telemetry next
to a familiar pushbutton radio. Beneath that ledge,
Chevrolet-themed mats protect clean carpet, which is cut around a
curved shifter. At the sides of that rug, 2-tone door panels hang
straight stainless trim around traditional handles and simple
armrests. And in front of the driver, a color-keyed steering wheel
spins an ornate Impala insignia around a timeless Sun
tachometer.
Wrapping the flair of '50s optimism around the flash of '60s
performance, car's like this sweet Impala are universally
appealing. More to point, this classy convertible represents
'muscle motoring' at its very finest, combining stunning visuals
with clean restoration and no-excuses power. Call your friends at
RK Motors Charlotte to schedule a visit!
HIGHLIGHTS
Solid Impala cruiser that's benefitted from comprehensive, body-on
restoration
348 cubic inch Turbo Thrust V8 / Tri-power induction
Borg Warner T10 4-speed manual transmission
Factory power steering
Factory 4-wheel power drum brakes
Correct Red and Ivory vinyl interior
Correct Tuxedo Black paint
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
