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It may not be the most elegant of its kind out there, but this 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS has both the looks and the heart of a real muscle car, the way they used to be made.
The Impala nameplate is one of the most cherished by the aftermarket and custom industries. Introduced in 1957 by the American carmaker, it quickly rose to favorite status among customers of that time, and once the country was fully engulfed by the muscle car craze, it became one of the most fierce models of the era.
The most muscle was packed in the SS variant of the Impala, of course. Because the moniker was first used on this model by Chevy - it would subsequently make its way on other models, becoming norm for high-performance Chevys – it suits the Impala perhaps the best.
SS Impalas were produced from 1961 to 1969 packing the muscle car-mandatory large engines, all developing in excess of 300 hp.
The one in the gallery above is from the last production year, and it is fitted with a crate ZZ427 of undisclosed power, linked to a 700R4 transmission. As a reference, the 427 was the single engine choice offered in 1969 for the Impala SS, developing depending on the configuration anything from 335 to 425 horsepower.
The Impala, which is selling on a specialized website, is officially a restomod and packs several other modifications. Wrapped in a Frost Green color that gives it a rather unique appearance, it has been fitted with Hotchkis suspension, tilt steering, and a Kenwood sound system. The wheels however, 15 inches in size, are the original ones.
Other modifications include the fitting of new glass all around, a new vinyl top, and of course a new leather interior.
The price asked by the owner of this mean-looking Impala, which can be found in Illinois, is $28,500.
The most muscle was packed in the SS variant of the Impala, of course. Because the moniker was first used on this model by Chevy - it would subsequently make its way on other models, becoming norm for high-performance Chevys – it suits the Impala perhaps the best.
SS Impalas were produced from 1961 to 1969 packing the muscle car-mandatory large engines, all developing in excess of 300 hp.
The one in the gallery above is from the last production year, and it is fitted with a crate ZZ427 of undisclosed power, linked to a 700R4 transmission. As a reference, the 427 was the single engine choice offered in 1969 for the Impala SS, developing depending on the configuration anything from 335 to 425 horsepower.
The Impala, which is selling on a specialized website, is officially a restomod and packs several other modifications. Wrapped in a Frost Green color that gives it a rather unique appearance, it has been fitted with Hotchkis suspension, tilt steering, and a Kenwood sound system. The wheels however, 15 inches in size, are the original ones.
Other modifications include the fitting of new glass all around, a new vinyl top, and of course a new leather interior.
The price asked by the owner of this mean-looking Impala, which can be found in Illinois, is $28,500.
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