Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and extremely rare and recently frame off restored example of this
highly desirable original southern California 1964 Chevrolet Impala
factory SS 2 Door Hardtop (41447) with a date correct 327 V8
matched to a 'Powerglide' 2 speed automatic transmission and
professionally finished in the most striking 'Tuxedo Black' color
paint matched to it's original 'Black' SS bucket seats vinyl
interior (trim code 815) with center console amp; floor shifter and
loaded with factory options including air conditioning, power
brakes, power steering, dual exhausts, AM/FM radio, electric clock,
cruise control amp; tinted glass!The SS model was the top of the
line and most luxurious and sporty model and only available as a
two door convertible or coupe and came equipped with superior rear
axle location with four, rather than three, links, making it one of
the best handling muscle cars of its day and available only on the
top of the line Impala. In 1964 the SS became a separate line up
from the rest with a separate designated VIN number. The list of
standard equipment on the '64 SS included leather grained vinyl
upholstery with individual front bucket seats and swirl pattern
dashboard and body molding inserts. There was also a locking center
console, a built-in rear seat radio speaker grille, dual dome and
floor courtesy lamps with automatic door switches, full wheel
covers of specific Super Sport design and red SS emblems all over
the car. Additional standard equipment included thick foam cushion
seats, bright aluminum front seat end panels and a bright
instrument panel insert with nameplate molding. It also included an
electric clock, parking brake warning light and Impala center
emblem on the steering wheel. Special padded arm rests were
included for front and rear seats.This particular 'Black Plate'
original California example has had a complete frame off
restoration in 2009 when the car had reportedly only 76,296
original miles on a reportedly original rust free and completely
straight all steel body. It is ready to show and in its striking
'Tuxedo Black' color paint with original 'Black' SS interior trim
and seats with a factory padded dash and rear seat speaker. It is
an original SS 2 Door hardtop car (1447) with a date correct 327 V8
engine matched with its original factory 'Powerglide' automatic
transmission and an Eaton built LSD 'ED' 3.70 posi-traction rear
end. Please note that as typically happens, during the restoration,
the engine was also removed and rebuilt and during the rebuild the
block was obviously decked by the machine shop and the engine
assembly date and suffix codes were therefore unfortunately removed
by the machining process and we are therefore unable to confirm
whether or not the engine is original to the car although it does
have the date correct 3858180 casting number (1964-67 327 small
block)The car's factory options boast power steering, factory tach,
factory AM/FM radio, power disc brakes, cruise control, bucket
seats, center locking console and air conditioning. The black SS
interior is also restored and the car has its original Super Sport
spinner Rally wheels and factory correct 'BF Goodrich' radial tires
to complete the package. The car will be sold with it's original
1964 owners handbook.The Impala was restyled on the existing GM B
platform for 1961. The new body styling was more trim and boxy than
the 1958-60 models. Sport Coupe models featured a "bubbleback" roof
line style for '61 and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan,
was available for 1961 only. It was rarely ordered and a scarce
collectible today. The rare Super Sport (SS) option debuted for
1961 and was retired in 1968. The 1962 model featured new "C"
pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop "Sport
Sedan." Sport Coupe models now featured the "convertible roof"
styling, shared with other GM "B" full size hardtop coupes. This
style proved extremely popular, and contributed to the desirability
of the '62-'64 Impalas as collectibles.'62-'64 Impalas again
featured premium interior appointments, plusher seats, and more
chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome
panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. Super Sport (SS)
models featured that panel in a special engine-turned aluminum,
which was also used to fill the side moldings, making the SS more
distinctive in appearance. The 1963 Impala's distinctive body style
has crisp lines with pointed front and rear fenders which emphasize
the long, low style of car design popular in the early 1960s. The
rear taillight panel was aluminum, and was surrounded by a chrome
border with the engine-turned surface on SS models. Engine choice
was similar to '62, with the small-block 283-cubic-inch (4.6 L) and
327-cubic-inch (5.4 L) V8s the most popular choices. The Sport
Sedan featured a new, creased roof line that proved popular. A new
"coved" instrument panel was good-looking and replaced the
temperature gauge with "idiot lights" for hot and cold engine
conditions. An optional factory tachometer was built into the dash,
just above the steering wheel. It was rarely ordered, but gave the
Super Sport models an extra feel of sportiness.For 1964, the Impala
was slightly restyled, reverting to a more rounded, softer look.
Out back, the signature taillight assembly had an "upside-down U"
shaped aluminum trim strip above the taillights, but the lights
themselves were surrounded by a body-colored panel. SS models
continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. Rooflines
were carried over from '63 unchanged. The 1964 model has been
highly praised and desired by West Coast rap groups since the early
1990s, with enthusiastic endorsers such as Easy E amp; Dr Dre
amongst many others.In summary, this is one rare and wonderful
opportunity to a own an incredibly collectible and very striking
all Black and virtually fully loaded 1964 Impala SS 2 Door Hardtop
all American muscle car in turn-key and show ready condition!