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1969 Chevrolet Impala Survivor Needs Few Fixes to Become a Head-Turning Machine

The 1969 Impala was part of the fourth-generation lineup, which eventually become one of the best-selling models in the mid-’60s, with over 1 million units sold in the United States alone.
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Photo: eBay seller tranquilityfellow
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Chevrolet noticed the growing appetite of American buyers for this model, so in 1969, it built over 600,000 more Impalas than Caprice units, all in an attempt to meet the growing demand nationwide.

The fourth-generation Impala was offered in six body styles, namely 2-door convertible, coupe, and hardtop, as well as 4-door hardtop, sedan, and station wagon. The latter was eventually renamed to Kingswood in 1969, and the same moniker has been used until 1972.

The Impala that you see here is a 4-door sedan, and what sets it apart from the rest of the crowd is how original everything on the car actually is. There are things to fix here and there, that’s true, but other than that, the owner claims almost everything is original on this model.

The Olympic Gold paint, for example, is believed to be the one that Chevrolet applied some 51 years ago, while the Midnight Green interior is also original.

As you can easily see by simply browsing through the photo gallery here, this Impala comes in a rather average condition, and some parts need to be fixed – the gauges, for instance, aren’t working, and the seats require some work too in order to get back in tip-top shape.

The engine hiding under the hood is the original 327 cu. in. (5.4-liter) V8 unit that was installed by Chevrolet, and it’s paired with an automatic transmission. Finally, the seller says the car has 82,300 miles (132,449 km) on the clock.

This Impala went live on eBay earlier this week, and the auction seems to generate quite a lot of interest from netizens across the world. The highest bid at the time of writing is $5,100, with 3 days left until the digital fight for this car comes to an end.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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