Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a 2-year, $100K restoration that was completed
in 2016
All-original sheetmetal / Largely original trim
Correct 348 cubic inch Turbo Thrust V8
Correct Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission
Power steering
4-wheel power drum brakes
Correct rear axle
14-inch wheels
The storied Impala is one of those timeless designs that looks good
no matter how it's built. Stock... Resto-modded... Pro-touring...
Whatever... The clean lines and balanced stance on these cherished
classics create a classy swagger that's universally admired. That
means, if you're looking to ride in style, you really can't go
wrong with a big Chevy B-Body. And when you factor in this coupe's
correct drivetrain, tastefully restored interior and first rate,
all-American sheetmetal, you get the picturesque profile of an
incredible collector car!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a $100K, body-on restoration, this posh bowtie
wraps stylish red and white 2-stage around all-original sheetmetal.
Purchased in the late-'70s by its most recent owner, the car was
stashed in dry storage so its chassis, engine and firewall could be
slowly rehabbed. In 2014, it was shipped to Xtreme Restorations of
North Smithfield, Rhode Island for completion and final assembly.
And since that 2016 button-up, this Chevy has logged a mere 10
miles of road time. Not surprisingly, the car's original sheetmetal
wears mostly-original trim. At the front of that jewelry, a
mirrored bumper frames stainless-trimmed headlights, a
Chevrolet-branded hood and an original grille. That hood traces
factory fender toppers on the way to stainless-trimmed glass that's
seated between angled antennas and polished wipers. At the sides of
those wipers, Impala-branded speed spears reflect traditional door
handles. And at the back of the car, Impala-exclusive taillights
illuminate stainless-trimmed fins and a second mirrored bumper.
ENGINE
Lift the long hood and you'll find a correct, 348 cubic inch Turbo
Thrust V8 that's branded with a familiar 3755011 casting number. At
the top of that Chevy Orange mill, a glossy, single-snorkel air
cleaner funnels wind in to a big Rochester carburetor. At the sides
of the block, clean exhaust manifolds allow oversquare cylinders
ample breathing room by pushing spent gases through aluminized,
true-dual exhaust. At the back of the block, retrofitted Pertronix
ignition bounces spark between a Pertronix Flame-Thrower coil and
7mm Hi-Temp Suppression Cables. Charge comes courtesy of a tagged
Delco-Remy generator. And all the right details are present and
accounted for, including stainless fuel lines, bowtie-branded valve
covers and an old school brake booster.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Park this full-size on a lift and you'll find a solid undercarriage
that, thanks to almost 40 years of dry driving, is clean and
largely original. Straight, undercoated floorpans perfectly
complement a sturdy, Satin Black X-frame. A date-correct Powerglide
2-speed spins a date-correct drop-out axle to literally sail the
engine through its power band. Under that capable drivetrain, a
lucid suspension mixes a power-assisted Borgeson steering box with
big, power-assisted drums. At the center of the floors, true-dual
exhaust utilizes glasspack-style mufflers to weave an aggressive,
full-throttle rumble into a subdued and classy idle. And at the
corners of the chassis, great looking 8.00-14 BF Goodrich
Silvertown whitewalls frame highly polished hubcaps.
INTERIOR
In the 1950s, GM was the king of design. Period. And this Impala's
striking interior is one of the most beautiful cockpits ever
mounted behind a motor. As fastidiously crafted as its bodywork,
the car's tri-tone benches are firm and extremely spacious. There's
a stylish red dash that founds factory AM audio and factory bowtie
telemetry on textured stainless trim. And at the center of the
tailored environment, a 2-tone steering wheel spins a bright horn
ring between a chrome shifter and a classy Impala emblem.
Freshly restored and ready to roll, this incredible Impala is a
first-rate classic that's poised for years of shows and miles of
cruising. With a hot motor, a lust-worthy body and a super cool
interior, it's the kind of car that can be enjoyed for generations.
If you're in the market for some top-notch metal that'll turn lots
of heads and make lots of fans, here's your hot ticket!
