Vehicle Description
The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was a car that mixed style, size, and
flair. So it's great to find a custom example that maximizes that
feeling with an investment in a ton of upgrades, including a 400+
horsepower big block, a five-speed stick, and a stunning
presentation of a special single-year color.
The paint that's instantly grabbing your attention is called
Evening Orchid. It's a color Chevrolet only offered in 1965, and
the trim tag tells us it's factory-correct for this hardtop.
Because it's so special, they took extra time and money to get the
respray to a show-quality standard. It means that this high gloss
finish can really highlight the more impressive curves that were
introduced for 1965. And radiant paint is just the beginning of the
investment in this coupe. Mirror-like chrome bumpers, a beautiful
grille, and the unique tail lights jutting from the trunk are all
about making this a memorable stunner. But as you look closer,
everything from the fresh window rubber to the tidy undercarriage
tells you they sweated the details when getting this car right. And
those polished Weld Racing wheels add to the shining presentation
while also hinting at this Impala's upgraded attitude.
Just like the exterior, the interior is about showing off a great
vintage style while giving you the right well-placed upgrades. The
seats, carpet, door panels, headliner, dash, and all the
fundamentals have a dark look and a quality feel. And this has cool
details, like the Impala rubber floor mats and smooth wood-like
trim. There are some well-integrated upgrades, like the bright blue
interior lighting and a retro-style AM/FM digital tuner w/cassette.
The heater controls suggest that this was a factory A/C car, which
is always desirable. But the rest of the components have currently
been taken out because this coupe likes to focus more on speed and
power. You instantly understand that when you slip into the
driver's seat. It has upgrades with you in mind, like the
wood-rimmed sports steering wheel, column-mounted tach, and
auxiliary readouts under the dash. And have you counted the gears
on the Hurst shifter yet?
The engine bay is ready to show off with the smooth black on the
inner fenders and firewall. It just seems to funnel all your
attention to the bold orange big block in the middle. This 454
cubic-inch V8 is a full performance build where the consignor
claims it's bored .030 over and then has been enhanced/fortified.
This includes forged TRW pistons (10.5:1 compression), ported
heads, roller rockers, Comp Cams 280 cam & lifters, an MSD
ignition, an Edelbrock intake, and Hooker Super Competition
headers. The full package makes 400+ horsepower at the rear wheels,
and we have the dyno sheets! Because this is a forceful machine,
you have the right pieces to get the power to the pavement. The
strong Richmond five-speed with Centerforce dual-friction clutch
gives you full control with great ratios and a stout construction.
It feeds into a reinforced aluminum driveshaft on its way to the
Mosier TrueTrac 12-bolt limited-slip rear end. The clean
undercarriage reveals a solid investment in the fundamentals, like
new ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm, center link, and
polyurethane bushings. So this powerful coupe knows how to feel
confident on the road. And there are great anytime driving
features, like a new power steering system, rear sway bar, power
brakes, and Wilwood front discs with drilled rotors.
This Impala has had big investments in an awesome appearance and an
awesome amount of power. That's why you know it's an all-around
awesome custom hardtop. So don't miss this deal, call today!
