Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Authentic Super Sport / Professional, body-on restoration completed in 2013
Correct 327 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Correct GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
Correct Gold Super Sport interior / Correct factory air conditioning
Correct Madeira Maroon paint / Chrome-plated grille
Sale includes: An original Build Sheet / An original Window Sticker
Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts
Correct power steering / Correct 4-wheel power drum brakes
Correct 12-bolt rear axle
14 and 15-inch Chevrolet Rally Wheels
Looking to kick 2017 off in a super sharp cruiser that you can parade down Main Street and park at local cruise nights? Looking for a cool piece of Americana that'll turn heads anywhere it goes? If you're in the market for some vintage metal that's stylish, powerful and has lots of history, who says you have to buy a stuffy, high maintenance trailer queen? Just pick up the phone, call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and we'll hook you up with a great car like this awesome Chevy Impala! Wrapping a correct 327/3-speed drivetrain in striking maroon and gold aesthetics, this fully documented weekender draws big crowds and big compliments. And if you're one of the many enthusiasts looking for a fun classic that's unrelentingly cool, it's your ticket to car guy nirvana!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a professional, body-on restoration, this stripped-bare fastback has been carefully recoated in correct Madeira Maroon 2-stage that successfully walks the line between classy Chevy cruisers and legendary Chevy muscle cars. At the front of its well-maintained panels, a familiar stainless grille, chrome-plated by the folks at Nashville, Tennessee's Advanced Plating, hangs a small "Impala SS" badge between bright headlights, crisp parking lamps and a mirrored bumper that's finished with correct chrome guards. Behind that grille, a factory hood flows to factory-tint glass, which rides under stainless wipers, polished drip rails and bright stainless frames. At the sides of that hood, a ridged profile, founded in thin wheel liners and black-trimmed rocker guards, centers traditional door handles and a requisite bowtie mirror behind familiar cross-flag emblems and more "Impala SS" badging. And at the back of that profile, fresh taillights and a modernist Chevrolet crest split the difference between a correct antenna, polished trunk trim, a fourth "Impala SS" badge and a second mirrored bumper that's finished with correct chrome guards.
ENGINE
Powering this real-deal Super Sport is a correct, 327 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 that was professionally rebuilt by Nichols Engineering of Gastonia, North Carolina. At the top of that hot mill, a powdercoated air cleaner funnels oxygen in to a familiar Quadrajet 4-barrel, which feeds through fresh stainless fuel lines. That carb fills a cast iron intake that's framed by factory Chevy heads and Chevrolet-stamped valve covers. Those heads force spent gases in to correct, cast iron exhaust manifolds which, thanks to 2.5-inch, true-dual pipes, create a deep and sinister roar. That roar is the product of sparks sequenced from a traditional points distributor to fresh 7mm Standard Silicon Wires. Those sparks are generated by pliable V-belts, which spin a rebuilt alternator and factory Frigidaire AC compressor between powdercoated pulleys and powdercoated brackets. In front of those ancillaries, a factory Harrison radiator fronts pliable GM hoses and a shrouded fan. And this B-Body's entire engine compartment, from its Chevy Orange paint and convincing reproduction battery to its Satin Black fenders and factory-spec brake booster, is decaled, detailed, and ready to show and go.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
When the small block jumps to life, it spins torque through a correct, "CD" branded Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, which twists power to a correct, "GA" branded 12-bolt. That tough pumpkin pushes a 4-link rear-half, which features modern coil-over-shocks. Opposite those shocks, a factory front-clip frames correct power steering. At the corners, correct, power-assisted drums provide solid, consistent stops. Under the car's Satin Black floors, aluminized exhaust pipes shuttle spent gases through brash turbo mufflers and polished stainless tips. And everything rolls on stainless-trimmed Chevrolet Rallies, which lap in 225/70R14 BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 225/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As.
INTERIOR
Decked in correct Gold vinyl, this Impala's delightfully '60s interior is so tailored that it almost looks custom. Seating is provided by SS-spec buckets, which front a factory-spec bench. At the base of those thrones, bowtie-branded floor mats protect like-new carpet, which frames stainless-trimmed foot pedals. At the center of that carpet, an SS-spec console anchors a polished shifter behind a vintage Audiovox head unit. Opposite that console, fade-free side panels feature correct stainless hardware. At the front of those panels, a padded dash founds factory telemetry and correct 4-season air conditioning over a correct Delco pushbutton radio. In front of the driver, a color-keyed steering wheel laps a familiar Super Sport centerpiece. And behind the passengers, a giant trunk hides a correct jack and full-size spare tire.
PROVENANCE
The sale of this broad-shouldered Chevy includes an original Build Sheet and an original Window Sticker. Here's a detailed look at the car's significant standard and optional equipment.
BUILD SHEET
MODEL – 168877: 1967 (7) Chevrolet (1) Impala SS (68) 2-door sport coupe fastback (87)
ENGINE – KL: 327 cubic inch L30 V8 that's backed by a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed
TRANSMISSION – CD: Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed that's fitted to a 327 cubic inch V8
AXLE – GA: 12-bolt rear axle that's fitted with 3.07 gears
TRIM – 890: Gold interior that's finished with bucket seats
COLOR – NN: Madeira Maroon paint
FINAL ASSEMBLY: GM Doraville in Atlanta, Georgia
DELIVERED TO: Leiphart Chevrolet of Decatur, Georgia
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
A02: Tinted windshield
A39: Deluxe seatbelts (front and rear)
A51: Strato bucket seats
B80: Roof drip moldings
C60: Air conditioning
F40: Heavy duty suspension
J50: Power brakes
L30: 327 cubic inch V8
M40: 3-speed automatic transmission
N10: Dual exhaust
N30: Deluxe steering wheel
N40: Power steering
P02: 14-inch simulated wire wheel covers
P77: 8.25x14 bias-ply whitewall tires
T58: Rear wheel skirts
T78: Front fender lamps
U23: Ignition light
U25: Compartment lamp
U27: Glovebox lamp
U35: Electric clock
U63: Pushbutton radio
U73: Manual rear antenna
U80: Rear speaker
V31: Front bumper guards
V32: Rear bumper guards
WINDOW STICKER
MODEL – Impala SS 8 Sport Coupe
FINAL ASSEMBLY: GM Doraville in Atlanta, Georgia
DELIVERED TO: Leiphart Chevrolet of Decatur, Georgia
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
900NN: Madiera [sic] Maroon paint ($00)
890: Gold vinyl trim ($00)
A02: Tinted windshield ($21.10)
A39: Deluxe seatbelts ($6.35)
C60: 4-season air conditioning ($356)
F40: Special suspension ($15.80)
J50: Vacuum power brakes ($42.15)
