Chevrolet has made some fantastic models over the years. Some of them have obtained immortal status, with enthusiasts hunting down the best-preserved examples and bringing them back to their initial shine, either with the help of companies specialized in restoring classic cars or by spending many nights in their garages.
One model from the bowtie brand's past that's basically immortal is the Chevrolet Impala. Most of us have a favorite generation, and with production spanning from the late '50 to 2020, there are plenty of special copies out there that deserve nothing but love.
We've kind of developed an obsession with this nameplate (and not only), and it is easy to understand why when looking at the first iterations that were pure design gems (for such rides). And if the fifth-gen tends to get your heart racing, then you've come to the right place, as we are about to check out a very hot example.
Mind you, it's not the usual Chevy Impala either, as it has been visited by the tuning fairy, who brought out the donk hotness that was lying beneath its skin. As a reminder, this term only applies to the Impala and Caprice from 1971 to 1976 that feature large wheels and many inches between their bellies and the road – you know, like the pictured one.
Photo: Instagram | 412donklife
This Impala has a white paint finish sprinkled with a few purple accents on the sides. The same hue can be seen on the ragtop and the interior, too, with the latter displaying it on the seats, dashboard, and door cards, and we reckon more components that are not visible. Instead of the usual chrome trim, it has sparkling gold at both ends and on the wheels, as well.
Their size is unknown, though for the record, they are probably 28 inches or so in diameter. The alloys are partially tucked under the rear wheel arches and fully visible at the front. They have a rather simple V-spoke pattern and were wrapped in rubberband tires to fit the ride without any chopping. Sure, this mod has ruined the driving credentials of the classic car, but on the other hand, just look at it!
For now, this '71 Chevy Impala calls Fantasy Land home, with 412donklife on Instagram signing the digital design and sharing it not long ago. However, it will be real, eventually, with an enthusiast planning to make his look the same – or almost the same. As a result, it won't remain in the digital realm for much longer, and we've got to hand it to the owner for choosing such a bold approach, yet one that does justice to this model. But do you like it?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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