Vehicle Description
For full-sized performance, it was hard to beat Chevy's Impala, and
when it's dressed in a classic color combination like this 1965
Chevrolet Impala SS convertible, it makes a first-class cruiser
with room for the whole gang. There are 327 cubic inches under the
hood, a long list of upgrades, and a classic, grown-up look that
will make this a favorite car for cruise nights.
Code C1 Ermine White is this car's original color and it's easy to
see why it was selected when the time came for a repaint about two
years ago. A car like this deserves something traditional yet
sophisticated and the wonderfully well done paint job serves it
well. The '65 Impalas were redesigned to make them longer, lower,
and sleeker, with simplified lines and minimalist trim to give them
a more up-to-date look. Finish quality is excellent, and as you can
see, the gaps are very good, the sheetmetal is straight, and the
whole car has a very cared-for look. Bright chrome was still in
fashion, but they took it easy on the stuff, giving it a simple
grille, shiny bumpers, but not much else, and it's all been
restored to a very high level so it sparkles like jewelry. And, of
course, the Impala still had six taillights out back making it easy
to recognize when it blows past you.
The code 879 bright red interior is the car's original combination
and works quite well with the more subtle white bodywork. Bucket
seats and a console are always an ultra-cool addition to a luxury
car and once you're behind the wheel, the car has a very sporting
feel. Loaded with options such as a center console, ultra-rare
factory tach, and an AM/FM radio, this is a no-compromises cruiser
and it's all in fantastic condition. The console houses a very cool
clock and elegant chrome shifter lever, with the controls for the
heater/defroster just above it. The upholstery is in good fantastic
save for a bit of fading on the floor mats (it's a convertible,
after all) but things like the dash pad and door panels are in
excellent condition and the carpets under those mats have been
protected. A brand new white power convertible top offers a glass
rear window and the giant trunk shows off sparkling clean floors
and a full-sized spare.
Chevy's venerable 327 cubic inch V8 provides enough power for this
Imp to earn its SS badges. Built to 350 horsepower specs and using
double-hump heads from a Corvette, there's plenty of go-power on
tap in this ragtop. It also offers a detailed OEM look, and you can
see that a lot of money has been spent under the hood recently. New
components include belts, hoses, and a fresh alternator, and
there's a new 4-barrel carburetor under the original air cleaner.
The power brake system has been rebuilt from the master cylinder to
the new drums and the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission makes it
easy to drive anywhere. The new dual exhaust has a nice rumble to
it, loud enough to remind you that Chevy was still making
horsepower, but not so loud that it makes you forget this is a
luxury car. The very solid chassis shows signs of care and clean
living in a warm climate and the ride of a car like this is simply
amazing. Stock steel wheels with SS hubcaps are fitted with
215/75/14 whitewall radials that fill the wheel wells properly.
These big Impalas always offered first-class accommodations, but
with the great looks and sporting aspirations of the SS upgrades,
there's a little something here for the guy who likes to drive,
too. Complete with receipts, Protect-O-Plate, and a manual, this
car has no hidden secrets. Call today!