Vehicle Description
1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport Coupe Factory-correct Tuxedo
Black exterior on black interior Genuine Impala Super Sport
Two-owner MO car; built in St. Louis, sold by Mike O'Connor
Chevrolet in Sedalia, MO and stayed in MO since new 44,571 miles,
previous owner states as actual 454 CID LS-7 V-8 engine from
Chevrolet Performance (505 hp/470 lbs-ft) Numbers matching factory
original 396ci (engine code IV) V-8 long block engine included
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission Factory
air-conditioning Power steering, power-assisted drum brakes
Factory-correct "Strato" front bucket seats with center console and
floor shifter 17-inch aftermarket chrome five-star wheels Original
Chevrolet AM/FM radio MotoeXotica found a live one with this local
offering - a big, beautiful, and powerful Tuxedo Black Chevrolet
Impala Super Sport that is still finished in its factory correct
black exterior and black SS bucket seats and interior. This is a
two-owner Missouri car; it was a local market find. It was built at
the former GM Assembly Plant in St. Louis during the third week of
March, 1966 (build code 03C) and originally sold in Sedalia,
Missouri. It has 44,571 miles on the clock, believed to be actual
miles as told to us by the estate of owner #2, Ted Whitaker. We
used information from the estate as well as the condition of the
car's parts to verify its originality. Here is the story behind
this original vehicle - it was sold by Mike O'Connor Chevrolet in
Sedalia, Missouri to its original owner, who sold it in 1989 to Ted
Whitaker with 28,000 original miles on it. Whitaker, who was born
in Sedalia, used to own the Bearded Clam Bar and Lounge in
Kimberling City, Missouri, on Table Rock Lake; his regular
customers would probably remember seeing this Impala parked
outside. Knowing he had a numbers-matching car, Whitaker had to
make a decision. He really wanted to enjoy his new toy but he
wanted to keep the miles and wear and tear off of the low mileage
numbers-matching 396ci big block stock engine. The solution? He
took the stock engine out and replaced it with the engine currently
found under the hood and stored away the factory engine. Whitaker
and his wife sold the bar in 2013 when his health began to decline.
After Whitaker passed away in 2015, his widow later sold the car to
us. The car has a 454 CID LS-7 V-8 engine from Chevrolet
Performance, making 505 horsepower and 470 pounds-feet of torque
and is linked to a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic with
floor shifter. It features power steering, power-assisted drum
brakes and 17-inch aftermarket chrome five-star wheels within Nitto
NT 450 Extreme Performance radials. Tire sizes are 255/50R17 in
front and 275/50R17 in back. Car comes with an added bonus; the
numbers matching factory original 396 Turbo-Jet V-8 long block
engine is included with the sale of this Impala (T020IIVR
#6S225841). The factory-correct Tuxedo Black paint shows very well,
its body panels are laser straight and the panel gaps are tight.
The hood has a reversed scoop for cold air intake. Fenders, doors
and trunk lid are all in very good condition and the inside of the
trunk is immaculate. The chrome bumpers and door handles are in
good shape and offer great contrast to the paint. There are some
slight blemishes on the car that can only be seen under close
inspection. Overall, an outstanding example that will win hearts
and trophies at local or national car shows. Inside, the factory
correct black vinyl Strato (code 813) front bucket seats are in
great shape, as is the black carpet, dash, doorskins and package
shelf. The original steering wheel is present along with the silver
center console and floor shifter. There are also the original AM/FM
radio and air-conditioning controls in the dash, however, the A/C
is inoperable due to a missing compressor. The dash has a working
strip speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer and a dual-needle
tachometer, which is inoperable. Car comes with genuine 1966
Chevrolet Owner's Manual and Chevrolet Accessory Guide. Comparable
examples to this car in 1966 included the Ford Fairlane GT Hardtop
and Dodge Coronet 440 two-door hardtop. This Impala looks mean
wearing its correct and extremely sought after Tuxedo Black
exterior and it has the muscle to back up its sinister appearance.
With this car, you can make a splash at a local show-and-cruise or
turn heads at stoplights, day or night...GET OUT AND DRIVE! This
car has 44,571 actual miles on it and is sold as is with a clear,
mileage-exempt title. VIN:168376S225841 - the 168 part of the VIN
confirms that this car is a genuine Impala SS. The S confirms that
it was built in St. Louis, Missouri. Note: Please see full terms
and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any
said vehicle, thank you.