Vehicle Description
1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
In celebration of their 50th year of production, Chevrolet
introduced the Impala. Designs were changing, moving away from
traditional tail fins being replaced by deep sculpted rear panels,
dual headlamps, larger "greenhouse" passenger compartments, and
upgrades in suspension and engine options. Interior finishes such
as color keyed door panels, and brushed aluminum began at this time
as well. In generations one through three, styling got sleeker,
passenger compartments lower, and emphasis was on a look of a car
in motion, even when it was sitting still.
For consignment, a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible with a
title verified 35,968 actual miles. This is a real deal SS
convertible and if patterns mean anything, it likely won't be here
long enough to collect dust. These are hot, hot, hot, so read
quickly, grab some potholders, then pick up the phone.
Exterior
Mist Blue paint highlights the lines of the Impala, including the
rise of the rear quarter panel, an obvious ode to Impalas of the
past and the only curve that veers from this slab sided version.
There is a cowl hood on board however, and that adds some height to
the normally flat hood, and it's held down with hood pins. Side
molding is a thin black band bordered by rounded trim that starts
as a spear up front and follows the contours of the tail lights in
back creating a continuous line. 15-inch Cragar SS wheels seem like
a logical choice here and look great, wrapped in staggered size
tires with an early 2023 date code. Chrome bumpers match hugging
the ends of the car, offering modest wrap-arounds while wheel
opening trim and a polished rocker panel complete the outer dress
up. A white canvas top has a small blemish but is otherwise in good
shape. Some bubbling and random scratches are the only other
imperfections.
Interior
Blue vinyl door cards have a handsome stitched design and a dark
blue kick panel along with cranks for the window and vent window,
and both doors are in great shape. Two shades of blue continue on
the front bucket seats and other than some waviness to the piping
and some slight compression on the driver's side, they are in nice
condition. The rear bench is nice as well, even as the seat belts
show their age with some discoloration. Even the steering wheel is
two toned and wears a horn ring with the Impala logo in the center,
sharing its narrow column with a tachometer. Up ahead, a horizontal
speedometer to 120mph, flanked by a fuel gauge and clock. To the
right, an AM/FM/Cassette radio has been added along with a triple
gauge cluster below, under the metal mid panel that takes in the
vent and heat control levers, all in very nice condition. The
center console is especially fresh looking with a brushed aluminum
face plate and a black booted shifter with Impala SS ball handle,
and it's offset to the left to be close to the driver. Blue loop
carpet covers the floor and the clean trunk features a vinyl mat
and covered spare.
Drivetrain
Some polished parts create some instant shine under the hood where
we find the clean engine, our consignor stating it's 496ci stroker
V8. Topped by a Holley 4-barrel and mated to a Muncie M20 4-speed
manual, the power is routed to the 12 bolt rear with consignor
stated 3.73 gears. Headers being the exhaust process while power
brakes are here to reign in the power, discs in front and drums in
the back.
Undercarriage
Clean conditions prevail underneath where the dual exhaust runs
through Dynomax mufflers before exiting via big chrome exhaust
tips. We note some oil sling around the front U-joint, but
conditions are otherwise dry underneath. Suspension consists of
coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs in back. A
chromed rear differential cover caps off the clean underside.
Drive-Ability
We take a seat in the legendary and large car and peer out over the
cowl hood as we crank the big V8 to life and a healthy exhaust note
lets us know that all eight cans are firing. We roll through the
test loop where the car demonstrates good power, straight tracking,
handling on par with a big car, and braking on demand. Other than
the clock, all functional items in the car operate as they should,
and we ride the wave of this blue beauty back to the mall to find
its place on the showroom floor. While Classic Auto Mall represents
that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
Attractive, powerful, and oh yeah, topless, the Impala SS is the
king of the hill when it comes to full sized muscle and this is a
fantastic example in a spectacular color. Once you sign the
paperwork, it's a matter of turning the key and blasting off into
the sunset with your new Impala SS. If you're on the hunt for a
nice Impala, it's time to pounce.
168676Y245496
1-Chevrolet
68-Impala SS V8
67-Convertible
6-1966
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
245496-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
06D-4th Week June
ST 66 16867-Impala SS Convertible
BODY BW 02117-Wilmington Body #
TR 837B-Blue Impala SS Buckets
PAINT D1-Mist Blue, White Top
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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