Vehicle Description
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS has a cool vintage style with its
classic appearance, Powerglide transmission, and correct Super
Sport bucket seat interior. But then you also spot the right
upgrades - including A/C and V8 enhancements - and soon you realize
just how much this classic coupe is also great for modern
cruising.
Chevrolet's best-selling full-size Impala really looks sleek and
striking in '66, and this hardtop coupe represents all of that
perfectly. The golden glow of the paint looks close to 1966's
Sandalwood color, but with a more modern application and a brighter
appearance. Of course, it also takes straight sheetmetal for this
kind of admirable presentation. All the brightwork is correct from
the wraparound bumpers, to the full-width grille. These Impalas
also had a sweeping trim line that starts at the front fender and
wraps around the rear for a dash of full-size elegance. You're
looking at a real-deal code-68 Super Sport, and even the fender
badging is correct. So everything from the SS wheel covers to the
bright dual exhaust tips are fitting for this hardtop.
The golden glow of the exterior harmonizes with the fawn interior.
This Super Sport has the correct stylized bucket seats that have a
low-back presentation to give this pillar-less hardtop a terrific
uncluttered profile when all the windows are down. In-between is a
bright center console and sporty floor shift. And because this is a
driver's coupe, you have an upgraded wood-rimmed steering wheel
mounted on a tilt column. With the door panels, carpeting, and
headliner so nicely presented, too, this coupe is a fine place to
spend some time. And that's a good thing considering the full-size
Impala SS has plenty of room to carry five total. Plus,
cold-blowing R134a air conditioning keeps everyone comfortable.
The 283 cubic-inch V8 under the hood is the right kind of motor for
a '66, and it's even an era-correct block. However, you can
instantly tell that this is far from stock. The bold orange block
appears to have been resprayed later in life, and the cast valve
covers and air topper have been done to match. It also has some
power upgrades from the Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and
Edelbrock Performer EPS intake. Plus, there are plenty of the right
supporting components, like an Accel HEI distributor, upgraded
pulleys, a newer alternator, and an aluminum radiator w/electric
fan. The V8 fires up with a nice low rumble from the glasspack dual
exhaust. A cool hardtop coupe like this was built for cruising, so
you'll enjoy features like the Powerglide automatic transmission,
power steering, and power brakes.
This is a true classic style that also has the upgrades you really
want. So don't let this hardtop classic slip away, call today!