The Paint : Rio Red
The Engine: 350 CID, 4bbl Carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, electronic ignition, Sanderson style headers
The Transmission: GM Turbo 350, 3 speed automatic.
The Differential: Original GM “drop-out” 3rd member with highway gears
The Suspension: Factory independent front, rebuilt with new bushings and new shocks all around
The Interior: Factory bench seating, reupholstered with matching red velour seats and door panels. Original dash and gauges, new matching headliner.
Power Steering
Power Front disc brakes, new including the emergency brake
All gauges work
Turn signals, windshield wipers, heater
Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
Newer Dual Exhaust
New 17” Chrome American Racing Wheels
New 235 X 45 X 17 Radials all around
Chevrolet's full size Delray, Biscayne, Belair, and Impala was a One-year only design. As such, this particular year has become highly desirable. This particular Hardtop is very easy and fun to drive, it's comfortable, has a clean interior, and mechanically very well sorted.
The project part of this Chevy is that it has some rust bubbles in a couple of the lower fender areas visible in the paint up close, and some rust in the rockers underneath, and although not visible unless you have the car on a hoist, it does not affect the structural integrity of the car, I feel anyone considering a classic car should know it's weak areas.
That being said, this is an excellent car if you are considering a nice driving classic that you can enjoy while you're working on it. It's very reliable, has a good strong engine and drive train, and is comfortable even for long distance travel.
The Rio Red paint shines very nicely with a very fine metallic, and with the classic 5 spoke chrome wheels, this Chevy will garner as much attention at the car shows and cruise-ins as any other car .
If your looking for a cool classic car, that you can drive anywhere, take on road trips, go to car shows in, use as a daily driver, and fully enjoy while you improve a few things as time and finances permit...This just might be the classic project car you’ve been waiting for!
