Photo: eBay seller thoza_80
The 1964 Impala came with only subtle styling improvements, which wasn’t necessarily surprising since all that Chevrolet was thinking about was the major upgrade planned for the next generation due in 1965.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean the 1964 Impala wasn’t a successful model, and the production numbers are living proof in this regard. Chevrolet built nearly 890,000 Impalas for the 1964 model year, out of a total of more than 1.5 million cars.
And of course, the 1964 Impala had a major role in the milestone its successor eventually managed to reach, as the 1965 version was the first car in the United States to sell more than 1 million units in a single year.
When it comes to engines, the 1964 Impala was still offered with the 230ci (3.8-liter) Turbo Thrift unit as standard, while the 283 (4.6-liter) Turbo-Fire was the base V8 in the lineup. The 327 (5.4-liter) V8 was available with either 250 or 300 horsepower, while the 409 (6.7-liter) V8 was once again offered on the Impala, this time with three outputs—340, 400, and 425 horsepower.
And while it’s pretty clear the ’64 Impala was a car that deserves our love and attention, almost none of the aforementioned tidbits matter when looking at the example we have here.
It’s pretty clear this car has been having a hard time, and if you’re wondering how come it looks so bad, it’s all because it’s been sitting under the clear sky since 1985. And of course, this means the rust has obviously taken its toll, and the paint has faded due to the sun. The interior is also in terrible condition, though the glass is still there and in good shape, except for the windshield.
Needless to say, this Impala no longer runs and drives, and we don't actually get any information on the engine, though we do know the car was born with a V8 under the hood.
The good news is this Impala is ready to go cheaper than you’d expect, as the top bid at the time of writing is at $810. The no-reserve auction published by seller thoza_80 is set to end in just a few hours.
And of course, the 1964 Impala had a major role in the milestone its successor eventually managed to reach, as the 1965 version was the first car in the United States to sell more than 1 million units in a single year.
When it comes to engines, the 1964 Impala was still offered with the 230ci (3.8-liter) Turbo Thrift unit as standard, while the 283 (4.6-liter) Turbo-Fire was the base V8 in the lineup. The 327 (5.4-liter) V8 was available with either 250 or 300 horsepower, while the 409 (6.7-liter) V8 was once again offered on the Impala, this time with three outputs—340, 400, and 425 horsepower.
And while it’s pretty clear the ’64 Impala was a car that deserves our love and attention, almost none of the aforementioned tidbits matter when looking at the example we have here.
It’s pretty clear this car has been having a hard time, and if you’re wondering how come it looks so bad, it’s all because it’s been sitting under the clear sky since 1985. And of course, this means the rust has obviously taken its toll, and the paint has faded due to the sun. The interior is also in terrible condition, though the glass is still there and in good shape, except for the windshield.
Needless to say, this Impala no longer runs and drives, and we don't actually get any information on the engine, though we do know the car was born with a V8 under the hood.
The good news is this Impala is ready to go cheaper than you’d expect, as the top bid at the time of writing is at $810. The no-reserve auction published by seller thoza_80 is set to end in just a few hours.
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