Vehicle Description
Sometimes just finding a clean old car is a great thing. Take this
1969 Chevy Impala for example. The great look is accentuated by the
oversized wheels that look right, a funky color combination, and is
powered by a strong-running small block V8. Full-sized luxury
muscle is red hot right now, and nobody does it better than the
Impala.
The big Imp carries itself well, like a heavyweight prizefighter in
formalwear. As a super clean southern car, you can tell how nice
this one is at a single glance. You'll be even more impressed to
learn that the paint job is about seven years old, and it's holding
up quite well. They used the original code 59 Frost Green color,
and it's the perfect hue on the late-60s icon. There's a lot of
sheetmetal to straighten and it's all in very good shape with only
a few dings here and there that are inevitable if you drive your
car. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the Impala doesn't carry a
lot of excess chrome, so the simple body side moldings show off the
arrow-straight bodywork but don't offer a lot of flash, and both
bumpers are excellent. The lack of a vinyl top gives it a super
sleek look and the car's length is accentuated by the rub strip
running along its flanks. And, of course, it just wouldn't be a
high-performance Chevy without the engine call-out on the front
fender; in this case, it's a '327.'
And if you want impressive, check out the interior! Those are the
original seats, wrapped in optional vinyl upholstery, and while
there's a split in the driver's backrest, it's probably not major
enough to require replacement. The carpet and door panels are also
original and in good shape, with only minor discoloration that
simply comes from age, not neglect or abuse. The headliner might be
newer and the dash pad looks great. I kind of like that about
original cars that have been so carefully maintained, it's like
automotive archaeology to try to figure out what's original and
what's new. The instrument panel is massive, offering a wide speedo
and clustering all the major controls right in front of the driver,
framing everything with a very nice steering wheel with a cool
little Impala logo in its center. The original AM radio remains at
your fingertips, and it has factory A/C that's still blowing cold
with good old R12 refrigerant inside. As you'd expect, the trunk is
massive, and has nothing to hide with a solid floor and a
full-sized spare.
Under about an acre of hood, you'll find a smooth-running,
numbers-matching Chevy 327 and a nicely detailed engine bay.
Completely stock, including the air cleaner, valve covers, and
other frequently replaced items, it almost looks too good. Nah, who
am I kidding, this is the kind of car that will draw a crowd with
its humble originality, and the engine bay is simply showing off a
lifetime of clean living in a warm climate. Heck, even the exhaust
manifolds are crisp and pit-free. Of course the big Imp has power
steering, but power brakes are oddly absent from the options list,
although the binders work just fine out on the road. The
transmission is a TH350 3-speed automatic feeding a 10-bolt rear
with highway-friendly gears inside. And the 20-inch American Racing
wheels with silver centers and staggered 255/35/20 front and
275/40/20 rear performance radials give it a sporty look that fits
rather well.
If you like your cars big, clean, and a little bit unusual, think
of the potential in this ultra-sanitary Impala. Call today!
