Vehicle Description
This Impala SS was sold new in San Pedro, CA, in February 1964. The
car stayed in California until the '90s, when it came to Colorado.
The car was over-the-top cared for by its owner until his death in
2003. At the time the car had just over 60,000 miles and now has
61,850 (the title reads mileage exempt). A local car collector then
purchased it from the family. The car was treated to a complete
mechanical refurbishment around 2012, mostly due to a weak
cylinder. The period-correct engine was completely rebuilt by a
California 409ci specialist, as well as the transmission and rear
axle. At this point, it was decided to drop out the chassis and do
a complete refurbishment to all the painted surfaces by
powder-coating the complete frame, axle and all suspension
components. All bushings were also replaced, and the power steering
was updated to the newest-style steering box and pump.
Additionally, the complete brake assembly was changed to the
new-style dual master cylinder and booster assembly. The car
benefits from the addition of a set of CPP oversized sway bars
front and rear to improve handling, as well as a new fuel tank and
sender. The car still wears 100 percent of its original body shell
paint, glass to include the windshield, complete outside trim, and
the complete interior is as-delivered new, apart from the addition
of OEM-style floor mats. This car did come with the additional
factory-optioned SS trim, SS bucket seats with extra-thick foam,
center console, courtesy light package, front and rear seat belts,
padded dash, Soft Ray tinted glass, 2-speed wipers, dash-mounted
tachometer, heavy-duty radiator, 6-inch wagon wheels with its
original four SS hubcaps, whitewall tires, power steering, power
brakes and dual exhaust. Includes some original owner paperwork,
such as a copy of the pink title, sales contract, color chart and
factory brochure showing owner handwritten options.
