Vehicle Description
This is the last chapter for the legendary 409 cubic-inch V8. The
1965 Chevrolet Impala SS is part of the final run of these big
blocks, and this one celebrates that correctly with its
numbers-matching motor and four-on-the-floor. In fact, as you look
over this whole hardtop, it seems to properly celebrate being a
significant classic.
This coupe has a thoughtful mix of preservation and good
investments. The trim tag tells us Regal Red paint is its original
color. There was a professional respray about five years ago, and
today it retains a nice gloss. And when combined with the good
brightwork, this keeps the nostalgia factor high. This has the
right signs of being a well-respected car - even the odometer is
suspected of keeping the actual mileage. And where this is seen the
best is in the quality of the straight sheet metal. And there are
also terrific vintage details like classic factory wheel covers,
whitewall tires, and SS badges. Overall, it has the kind of clean
and crisp look that lets you know it revels in being a true
classic. And it's easy to understand why this it's a revered coupe.
The W-blocks were being phased out within the first few months of
the 1965 model year. It's believed there were only about 2800
examples of 409 Impalas made, and of those only about 2k were the
340 horsepower version like this one. If that seems rare, also
remember that GM was the world's largest automaker in 1965, and the
Impala was the most popular Chevy. So the figures we have indicate
that this car represents less than .02 percent of Impalas made in
1965. It takes a mainstream car and truly turns it into an
exotic!
The black and white two-tone interior is also factory-correct. The
seats, dash, headliner, and carpet have a crisp appearance. So it
looks redone without losing the classic/original feel. In fact,
this one likes to keep a stock style, right down to the working
Delco AM/FM radio and interior lights that greet you when the door
opens. You get all the best driver's features, like bucket seats up
front, a center console in between, a grippy/thin steering wheel, a
full set of gauges with tach, and a bright stick shift calling out
for your right hand. So you may have the size to carry plenty of
family and friends, but we bet you'll even enjoy solo time in this
Impala.
We already know the 409 makes this one rare, and having the
numbers-matching unit still under the hood makes it irresistible.
And a motor this exceptional received the care and investment it
deserves. That means bold block paint, polished valve covers, a
correct-style Rochester four-barrel carburetor, and an overall tidy
presentation that makes it ready to show off right now. It's the
kind of appearance that says this car has been well-maintained, and
the way the V8 runs readily reaffirms this feeling. Plus, the
numbers-matching Muncie M20 four-speed manual transmission allows
you to dial in the performance of the motor and rumble of the dual
exhaust. Add in power steering, a 12-bolt (likely Positraction)
rear end, and modern tires, and this coupe is ready for cruising
today.
Complete with the owner's manual, this is the best vintage pieces
in a ready-to-drive package. It's an Impala of truly rare
distinction, and it's looking for a true collector. Is that you?
Call today!!!
