For Sale: 1996 Chevrolet Impala in Lavergne, Tennessee

With only a few years in production, LT1 Corvette power, and a cool full-size appearance we hadn't seen since the muscle car era, we all knew cars like this 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS would be classics. And with the low miles and factory paint on this preserved one-owner example, it has been cherished from day one.

We love to find one-owner cars. It's an instant sign that you're looking at a vehicle that has been cared for with the level of reverence you would have if you were able to purchase one when new. And since this one has averaged less than 1500 miles annually, you know this Impala SS came from someone who loved this sedan. That's why the factory Dark Cherry Metallic is still a peach of a paint job. It's a color you'll really enjoy because it looks almost black at night, but then red comes out in the sunlight. And in fact, the car's only addition, the tinted windows, seems to help add definition to the finish. A life of privilege and care is seen in the way this one has few signs it ever hit the road. So it retains the sleek and clean styling that the Impala upgrade unlocked from the full-size Caprice. Everything on this one is neatly preserved and in excellent condition - from the urethane bumpers to the slick body-colored "Impala SS" badges that subtly adorn the flanks. And of course, everyone loves to see those correct 17-inch alloys filling the wheel wells.

Gray leather, bucket seats, and a center console do a great job of upgrading the interior of the Impala SS into the performance car world. This one shows only minor signs of use - certainly in line with the low mileage - and the leather remains supple and smooth. It's a great way to showcase the loaded interior that includes power windows, power locks, keyless entry, power mirrors, cruise control, a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo, and ice-cold air conditioning. The front seats are cushy individual buckets that are power adjustable. And the center console, tilt steering column, and full gauges have the right river-oriented feel. But more than luxurious, the Impala SS is one of the final few performance vehicles that has room for all your family and friends. Road trips are even in the cards for this one (if you feel like adding to the low odometer) because of the huge trunk.

The Impala SS is a true legend thanks to the Corvette's 5.7-liter LT1 V8. Take some time to look at the amazingly stock and clean condition of the engine bay - it's almost like you're picking it up from the Chevy showroom in 1996. But don't be afraid to get a little dirt in there, after all, these Chevys were made to be driven. The LT1 barks to life easily, idles smoothly, and pulls like a freight train. The four-speed automatic overdrive transmission is smooth and always seems to be ready to leap into action. The suspension has been upgraded over the Caprice to handle the extra power with ease, and it comes with power steering, ABS, four-wheel disc brakes, sway bars, grippy Nitto NT555 tires, and newer shocks.

This has been a life-long Tennessee car thus far, and it even comes with the owner's manual packet and some maintenance records. This is the ideal preserved collectible that can also take family and friends along for the ride. That's why we also know it won't stay with us long at this attractive price. Call today!!!