Vehicle Description
Spectacular body-off restoration by noted restorer, who restored it
for himself. Rare 283 with factory 4-speed manual transmission.
Beautiful correct interior. Power steering, power disc brakes,
aftermarket A/C. The Impala for the guy who insists on the best!If
you're a price guide shopper only concerned with the best deal,
well, you can stop reading right here. This isn't your car. But if
you're one of those guys who seeks quality above all else, then
this car deserves a closer look. It was a body-off restoration by a
gentleman who restores Porsches for a living and he did this car
for himself, so the quality is tangible everywhere you look. Code K
Artesian Turquoise is the car's original color and it just looks
amazing on the all-new 1965 Impala sheetmetal. It's clean and
modern and sleek while still looking suitably vintage for the
mid-60s. Bodywork is outstanding with even gaps, proper panel
alignment, and laser-straight sheetmetal that only comes from
investing a lot of time and effort. There's really no place for
sub-standard work to hide with that crease that runs from nose to
tail and with those massive quarter panels, you'd better get it
right if you want it to look good. Thanks to modern urethane paint,
the shine is miles deep and will look this good practically forever
with a modicum of care, and there's just the right amount of
metallic in the finish to make it glow in the sunlight. You'll note
that all the stainless trim was polished like chrome, the chrome
was refinished or replaced, and all the emblems are crisply
rendered as original. Most of the glass is original and in great
shape with no issues and all the weather seals are new. You can see
that they were sweating the details when this car went together.The
lovely turquoise fabric and vinyl interior is really the highlight
of the entire car. They somehow replicated that funky brocade
upholstery, which is almost impossible to resist touching, and it's
as comfortable inside as it looks. The big two-tone steering wheel
frames the factory instruments, which cover the basics, and the
sweeping dash features a restored dash pad and fresh woodgrain
moldings. That's a factory 4-speed on the floor, complete with cue
ball knob, and an aftermarket A/C system was so neatly integrated
into the dash that it almost looks OEM. New seat belts, rubber
floor mats, and correct turquoise and black speckled carpets make
it welcoming, befitting the top-of-the-line Chevrolet. A digital
AM/FM radio fits neatly in the original spot, almost blending in to
look factory-correct, and there's a beautifully fitted headliner
overhead. Again, the attention to detail really sets this car
apart. Of course, there's a massive trunk out back which include a
reproduction mat, matching full-sized spare tire assembly, and a
jack.The engine is a 283 cubic inch V8, which we believe is the
car's original engine. It carries a GK suffix code, which is
correct for a 1965 283 with a 4-barrel carburetor and A/C. It was
fully rebuilt to stock specs aside from an Edelbrock carburetor on
top of a matching intake manifold. It starts and runs superbly,
idling with a barely perceptible burble from the tailpipes and
making enough torque to make the 4-speed feel entertaining. It's
correctly dressed in Chevy Orange with painted valve covers and
ram's horn exhaust manifolds. There's a large aluminum radiator up
front to help keep things cool with the A/C cranking, and the
upgraded front disc brakes use a modern dual master cylinder for
safety. And if you want to show the car, these are all easy details
to change to make it look 100% stock, but given how well this
Impala runs and drives, we wouldn't change a thing. The 4-speed has
smooth clutch take-up and crisp throws and we believe there are
3.36 gears in the heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end. The suspension and
brakes are fully rebuilt, lines and hoses are new, the original
floors wear a light dusting of undercoating just for protection,
and there's a stock-sounding dual exhaust system that's exactly
right for the big Imp's luxury/performance mission. Ride is pillowy
soft, aided by a set of proper-looking 205/75/15 whitewall radials
on steel wheels with 'dog dish' hubcaps. It's a no-nonsense look
that we really like.Documentation includes the original owner's
manuals, Protect-O-Plate, and a MASSIVE folder full of receipts,
notes, and other details on the restoration.Once again, this is not
the right car for the guy only looking at price. The quality is
exceptional and this car stands apart in our showroom, even with
some other pretty heavy-duty stuff sitting next to it. This is a
special car for the right guy who understands getting a car right
is easier said than done and who is willing to pay a premium for a
car where someone went the extra mile. This is that car. If you're
that guy, give us a call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
