Vehicle Description
The model year 1996 marked the end of the road for not only the
Impala SS, but all of General Motor's B and D body (Fleetwood,
Roadmaster, Caprice) full size body on frame vehicles. The Impala
SS was the result of an idea crafted by GM's Jon Moss and his
Performance Division at General Motors. A throwback to the days of
big block full size muscle sedans, the Impala SS was well received
with the automotive press and buying public.as well. Based off of
the 9C1 Police Pursuit model of the Caprice, the Impala SS was
treated to a monochromatic paint finish, a rear decklid spoiler,
blacked out grille, and gorgeous 17 polished aluminum wheels
wrapped in sticky BFGoodrich CompT/A radials. Under the hood was a
5.7L LT1 V8 borrowed from the Corvette and slightly detuned making
260HP and 330lb ft of torque. Bolted to a 4L60E four speed
automatic and putting power through a limited slip rear axle with
3.07 gears, the Impala SS was good for 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds flat
and through the quarter in just a touch over 15 seconds. Bilstein
DeCarbon shock absorbers and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS worked
in concert with the HD suspension package to keep this 4200lb
bruiser under control around corners and under braking. This type
of performance was unheard of for a fwo ton four-door sedan at the
that didn't have an M badge on the back. On the inside, the Impala
SS was a fully equipped luxury car that was just a seat heater or
two away from being a Cadillac. Power windows, power locks, power
leather covered bucket seats, automatic headlamps, ice cold air,
and a premium AM/FM/CD stereo are all present and accounted for.
The complete package started at a mere $22,500 MSRP in 1994, talk
about a bargain! Chevrolet division sold them as fast as Arlington
production could crank them out. Then, in the classic GM tradition
of canceling a car just when they got it right, the plug was
pulled, and the full-size rear wheel drive Impala SS was consigned
to the history books. The 1996 model Impala SS cataloged for sale
here is highly original with only the addition of a K&N air
intake, performance exhaust and tinted windows. Recent maintenance
includes new tires, Opti-Spark replacement, new water pump and
harmonic balancer. It is on a clean Florida title and comes with
the original owner's manual, locking lug nut kit, and two sets of
keys. These cars continue to become rarer by the day thanks to the
limited production run and natural attrition as these cars have a
tendency to be driven the way you'd expect they would be. Call
Brian at 352-307-1968 to get your Impala SS before this one slips
away! Financing and transportation services are available! FEES &
TAX INFORMATION - We are a licensed dealer in the State of Florida
and adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations concerning
the sale of a used vehicle. All applicable taxes and fees will be
charged accordingly as required by the State of Florida. A fee of
$495.00 will be charged to process the vehicle. Classic Car Quality
Disclaimer: We do our best to inspect, drive our vehicles, and note
any imperfections in the advertisement and pre-sale. However, due
to the nature of classic automobiles we cannot guarantee that every
function, electrical or mechanical etc., will work as it should.
These components will need upkeep and attention. In addition, often
these vehicles can sit for periods of time and once you begin to
drive them issues can arise without warning. Please make sure you
are comfortable with this before buying a vintage automobile. We
did NOT build or restore the vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, with
all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase
inspections are welcome, we describe these vehicles to the best of
our knowledge.
