Vehicle Description
Nicely finished 1965 Impala SS tribute. Straight black paint,
recently rebuilt 350 cubic inch V8, automatic, and more. Nice
original interior with custom shifter. Clean and solid underneath,
lots of recent service work. A popular heavy cruiser with the right
look!The all-new 1965 Chevrolet Impala was unquestionable a
home-run for GM. The full-sized styling was muscular yet athletic,
and the ever-growing list of available engines meant that a
customer could build almost anything he wanted, from a simple
commuter car to a street-dominating muscle car. This handsome black
hardtop is somewhere in-between. It's not a real SS, although it
wears Super Sport badges, but it does pack a rather stout small
block V8 and a sporting interior. Black paint means that shoddy
bodywork has nowhere to hide, and the sheetmetal on this big Impala
is commendably straight. Doors fit well, the hood closes without a
big slam, and even the trunk lid lines up right, which is
especially critical on these cars due to the iconic triple
taillights. A few splashes of chrome make it look upscale and all
the brightwork is in excellent condition, including the bumpers
which appear to have been re-chromed recently. From any angle, this
is a very good-looking car.The two-tone black and silver interior
appears to be original and in fantastic shape. There are a few
areas of wear, including the driver's outer seat back, but the
carpets are recent and in excellent condition. There's a
wood-rimmed steering wheel that warms up the monochromatic
interior, and during the mechanical rebuild, a Lokar floor shifter
was added which is a nice improvement over the old column shift.
Factory gauges are still original and include a cool vacuum gauge
on the far right, as well as a trio of aftermarket dials under the
dash. There is no radio and it uses a factory block-off plate for a
clean look, but that means you can install the system of your
choice without having to undo someone else's hack work. That's
always better. There's a taut headliner overhead, the back seat is
in excellent condition, and the massive trunk is super solid and
includes a correct mat and full-sized spare tire assembly.The
engine is a 350 cubic inch V8, which slots neatly into the Impala's
big engine bay. Wearing Chevy orange paint on the block and a few
Edelbrock dress-up pieces, it looks suitably racy and runs quite
well. It starts easily, idles well, and generally works like you'd
expect. The big Impala feels quick and light on its feet, but
settles down as an easy highway cruiser thanks to 3.36 gears out
back. Upgrades include a big aluminum radiator, an Edelbrock
aluminum intake manifold and carburetor, HEI distributor, and a set
of long-tube headers feeding a Flowmaster dual exhaust system. A
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission snaps through the gears like
it should and all full-sized Chevys received a heavy-duty 12-bolt
rear end. There are a lot of new parts underneath, including
steering components, springs, shocks, and more. Power front disc
brakes are a nice feature on a big cruiser like this and obviously
ride quality is excellent (this is a luxury car, after all).
15-inch Rally wheels look right even though the car pre-dates the
wheels by a little bit, and they carry fat 235/60/15 front and
275/60/15 rear Firestone radials.Extras include some spare trim
parts and a clock.These are unquestionably handsome cars, and their
road manners match their good looks. They're easy to drive, always
attract a lot of attention at shows, and represent one of the best
all-around cruisers of the 1960s. This one is tastefully upgraded
and offers a fantastic color combination that will always be in
demand. If you're an Impala fan, you know the '65s are special and
this one deserves a second look. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
