Photo: eBay seller carshotrodresto
Launched in 1958 and promoted to a stand-alone series a year later, the Impala was already becoming an automotive invasion in the early '60s.
In 1965, the Impala became the first car in the United States, whose sales surpassed 1 million units in one year. It was an incredible achievement that not even Chevrolet believed was possible, confirming that all investments in the Impala nameplate rapidly paid off.
Sales of the Impala remained strong for the rest of the decade, albeit some changes, such as the Caprice becoming a stand-alone series, ended up cannibalizing the lineup.
A 1965 Impala landed on eBay with a strong desire for restoration, carrying desirable goodies that collectors are always interested in.
The first thing that everybody will love is the Super Sport package. That's right, this Impala rolled off the assembly lines with the SS treatment, and the owner says the car is still "very complete." It means you'll also get the SS tags and everything else available on the more potent Impala, though you shouldn't expect a tip-top condition on all fronts.
eBay seller carshotrodresto says the Impala recently "came out of a long storage," albeit they didn't share more specifics. That's quite a shame, as a 1965 Impala SS with many stories to tell would make for a great restoration candidate.
The car is fitted with a 327 engine paired with an automatic transmission, though it's unclear if the V8 still starts. The car looks good and solid, so it's safe to assume the mill is also in good shape. You'll need a good mechanic to inspect what happens under the hood, especially if your goal is restoring the Impala and retaining an all-original setup.
The owner says they must let the car go because they already have several other projects to restore. They sell the car with a bill of sale.
A 1965 Impala Super Sport makes for a fantastic classic, and considering this project still has original parts, it qualifies as a rare candidate that many restorers would drool over. The body looks good, and the paint still shines from certain angles, though it's unclear if the Impala wears the factory finish or if a previous owner resprayed the car.
The selling price is one of the biggest mysteries of this Impala, as the bidding comes with a reserve. This means the car won't leave for a new home until the digital fight reaches the desired value, with the owner remaining tight-lipped on such information. The current top bid is $5,000, but the reserve is still in place, so I'm expecting more bids in the coming days to give this car a second chance.
Meanwhile, it'll sleep in Gilman, Vermont, with the auction scheduled to end in six days.
Sales of the Impala remained strong for the rest of the decade, albeit some changes, such as the Caprice becoming a stand-alone series, ended up cannibalizing the lineup.
A 1965 Impala landed on eBay with a strong desire for restoration, carrying desirable goodies that collectors are always interested in.
The first thing that everybody will love is the Super Sport package. That's right, this Impala rolled off the assembly lines with the SS treatment, and the owner says the car is still "very complete." It means you'll also get the SS tags and everything else available on the more potent Impala, though you shouldn't expect a tip-top condition on all fronts.
eBay seller carshotrodresto says the Impala recently "came out of a long storage," albeit they didn't share more specifics. That's quite a shame, as a 1965 Impala SS with many stories to tell would make for a great restoration candidate.
The car is fitted with a 327 engine paired with an automatic transmission, though it's unclear if the V8 still starts. The car looks good and solid, so it's safe to assume the mill is also in good shape. You'll need a good mechanic to inspect what happens under the hood, especially if your goal is restoring the Impala and retaining an all-original setup.
The owner says they must let the car go because they already have several other projects to restore. They sell the car with a bill of sale.
A 1965 Impala Super Sport makes for a fantastic classic, and considering this project still has original parts, it qualifies as a rare candidate that many restorers would drool over. The body looks good, and the paint still shines from certain angles, though it's unclear if the Impala wears the factory finish or if a previous owner resprayed the car.
The selling price is one of the biggest mysteries of this Impala, as the bidding comes with a reserve. This means the car won't leave for a new home until the digital fight reaches the desired value, with the owner remaining tight-lipped on such information. The current top bid is $5,000, but the reserve is still in place, so I'm expecting more bids in the coming days to give this car a second chance.
Meanwhile, it'll sleep in Gilman, Vermont, with the auction scheduled to end in six days.
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