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1969 didn’t bring too many noticeable changes to the Chevy Impala lineup. Mind you, it was quite a successful series, with the GM brand trying to take full advantage of the popularity of the car with increased production.
So that year, Impala topped the Caprice production by over 600,000 units, a figure which was seen as the living confirmation that for the fourth-generation model, which sold 1 million units in the U.S. for the first time in 1965, only the sky was the limit.
The Impala we have here is one of the 1969 examples that have been dealing with quite a lot lately, as it’s been sitting outside for way too long. And everybody knows what this means for a classic that’s not driven regularly.
It was only a matter of time until rust showed up, so yes, this Impala needs fixes, but it’s far from becoming a rust bucket; there’s no doubt about it.
There’s no engine or transmission, and while many believe the actual condition mixed with the lack of a powertrain makes this Impala a no-go, this isn’t necessarily accurate. This Impala is definitely worth restoring, and what’s more, the lack of the 350 engine it was born with gives the buyer the opportunity to decide what to do next. Should the car be restored to factory specifications? Or maybe save it with a restomod treatment? That’s up to you to decide; what you should know is the car comes without a title.
The odometer reportedly indicates 70,000 miles (112,654 kilometers), and the interior looks rough, but most big parts still seem to be there.
So if you do believe this Impala is worth a second chance, the best news is that you won’t even have to spend a fortune for it. The Craigslist seller wants just $2,000 for this cool Chevy, though keep in mind you can’t drive the car back home, so you’ll also need to take care of the means to tow it to your garage.
The Impala we have here is one of the 1969 examples that have been dealing with quite a lot lately, as it’s been sitting outside for way too long. And everybody knows what this means for a classic that’s not driven regularly.
It was only a matter of time until rust showed up, so yes, this Impala needs fixes, but it’s far from becoming a rust bucket; there’s no doubt about it.
There’s no engine or transmission, and while many believe the actual condition mixed with the lack of a powertrain makes this Impala a no-go, this isn’t necessarily accurate. This Impala is definitely worth restoring, and what’s more, the lack of the 350 engine it was born with gives the buyer the opportunity to decide what to do next. Should the car be restored to factory specifications? Or maybe save it with a restomod treatment? That’s up to you to decide; what you should know is the car comes without a title.
The odometer reportedly indicates 70,000 miles (112,654 kilometers), and the interior looks rough, but most big parts still seem to be there.
So if you do believe this Impala is worth a second chance, the best news is that you won’t even have to spend a fortune for it. The Craigslist seller wants just $2,000 for this cool Chevy, though keep in mind you can’t drive the car back home, so you’ll also need to take care of the means to tow it to your garage.
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