West Coast Classics are proud to present a 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Super Sport (SS) 2-door Sport Coupe equipped with a V8 engine,
assembled at the Van Nuys, California plant.VIN Breakdown:
166375L102613:1: Chevrolet Motor Division66: Impala SS V837: Sport
Coupe body style5: Model Year 1965L: Assembly Plant (Van Nuys,
California)102613: Production sequence numberPaint Code V V: Cameo
BeigeThe 1965 Chevrolet Impala was an absolute game-changer. Chief
designer Irvin Rybicki ditched the old "X" frame for a wider
perimeter setup, creating a longer, lower, and wider fastback
monster. Gone was the flat nose of '64 replaced by a sleek,
aggressive shark-nose profile with curved glass and an unadorned
side body. While it kept the iconic quad headlights and triple
taillights, the '65 Impala SS stepped into its own as a standalone
model. True SS models from '65 to '67 carried their own
unique VIN prefixes (166 or 168) and swapped out the old aluminum
trim for a stealthy "blackout" strip beneath the taillights.Chassis
& Body: Swapped the traditional "X" frame for a full-width
perimeter frame. Features included a shark-nosed front profile, a
higher beltline, a fastback roof, and curved, frameless side
glass.Design Leadership: Styled by GM veteran Irvin Rybicki (who
worked under Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell), resulting in a
massive, aggressive, and trim-free side profile.The Impala SS
Evolution: From 1964 to 1967, the Super Sport graduated from an
appearance package (RPO Z03) to a distinct model with its own VIN
prefix (e.g., 166 or 168 for V8 SS models).SS Visual Identifiers:
Substituted the 1962-1964 engine-turned aluminum trim for a rear
"blackout" trim strip under the iconic triple taillights, alongside
unique SS badging.Unleash a Legend: The Transformed 1965 Chevrolet
Impala SS!Get ready to turn heads with a true icon of American
muscle! The 1965 redesign completely revolutionized the full-size
Chevrolet lineup, delivering a car that was longer, lower, wider,
and miles ahead of its time.Masterfully sculpted by legendary GM
designer Irvin Rybicki, this '65 masterpiece ditched the flat looks
of the past for an aggressive, shark-nosed front end and a sleek
fastback roofline. With its unadorned, ultra-clean side profile,
curved frameless glass, and a muscular stance built on an all-new
full perimeter frame, this car defines classic automotive
attitude.Best of all, this isn't just an appearance package from
1964 to 1967, the Super Sport stood alone as its own elite,
separate model! Authenticated by its highly desirable V8 VIN
prefix, this true SS swaps out the old aluminum trim for a
stealthy, sinister rear "blackout" strip running right beneath
those iconic triple taillights. Complete with exclusive Super Sport
badging and premium interior styling, this rare beauty bridges the
gap between pure luxury and asphalt-shredding
performance.
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