Vehicle Description
Remember when everyone was driving full-sized sedans like this 1970
Chevrolet Impala? Life was good, V8s were in fashion, effortless
highway cruising was the norm, and luxury was standard. Journey
back with us to those days of your childhood and enjoy the good
life at a surprisingly affordable price.
OK, we know a 4-door sedan isn't going to set the world alight with
desire, but look carefully at this 29,159 original mile Imp. When
was the last time you saw one, let alone one this straight and
clean? I mean, nobody stashes these cars away and saves them like
this, right? Well, here's one of the nicest we've seen, with super
straight bodywork four doors that open and close easily, and a
no-frills look that's appealing in today's over-styled age.
Champagne Gold shows well here, a throwback to 1970 when golds and
greens and oranges were very much in fashion and on the Impala
bodywork, it looks right. There's no question about it, this is a
big car, but it also looks muscular so it carries the size well,
and the bodywork is so straight that you'll do a double take when
you see your reflection in the quarter panels. Nice chrome bumpers,
a simple grille, and the Impala's traditional triple taillights
give this car a familiar look that will bring back great
memories.
The gold brocade cloth and vinyl interior is a combination of old
and new components, and shows off a lifetime of easy living. Bench
seats mean there's room for everyone inside, and the smattering of
luxury equipment means that this is a fantastic road trip candidate
for those long journeys. The upholstery is in excellent shape with
only minor signs of age and activity, the carpets are a little
faded but certainly not in need of replacement, and the door panels
appear new with original arm rests still in place. Cold factory A/C
is a welcome option for those vacation drives and with fingertip
control of the steering, this car is an effortless cruiser. A few
woodgrained details on the doors and steering wheel remind you that
this is Chevy's top-of-the-line, and rear seat occupants are
treated to spacious first-class accommodations. A giant trunk looks
like it'll help you move your apartment and it includes a correct
mat and full-sized spare tire that's never been used.
Chevy's 350 cubic inch V8 is a great choice in the Impala, powerful
and torquey, yet much easier on gas than a big block. We believe it
is the original, matching-numbers small block which has never been
out of the car, and despite a little dirt, it's a great runner. A
weekend of cleaning and detailing would pay big dividends here, but
it also offers more proof that this is an original car. They didn't
try to upgrade it with the usual parts, instead leaving it as the
factory intended and once you experience it, you won't wonder why.
It's so smooth you can barely feel it running and the TH350 3-speed
automatic shifts almost imperceptibly in true luxury car fashion.
You've probably forgotten the incomparable ride of these '70s
sedans, but you'll be delighted by the hovercraft-like sensation
and the gentle burble from the single exhaust pipe. It's solid
underneath, albeit not restored, and still rides on original wheels
with hubcaps and newer 215/75/15 whitewall radials that give it the
right look.
Complete with the original Protect-O-Plate, owner's manual, and
maintenance records, this big cruiser is one of the nicest of the
breed we've ever seen. Don't dismiss four doors until you've
experienced the whole package. Call today!