Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller andurh_19
While the 1965 Impala received the most love in the mid-'60s, mostly because of its impressive sales record, the world shouldn't forget all its predecessors paved the way for what later became the top-selling car in the United States.
The 1965 Impala was indeed the first car in the United States to sell more than one million units in a single year, but this wouldn't have been possible with the previous model years that helped build a solid customer base in Chevrolet's home market.
The 1964 Impala was one of the models to thank for this impressive achievement.
With a new generation just around the corner, it made sense for the 1964 model year to sport only subtle refinements. However, the Super Sport was slowly but surely becoming the version spearheading the push for performance in the full-size lineup, so Chevrolet decided to bring back the 409 big-block unit for one more year. It was available in three versions, with the top-of-the-range producing 425 horsepower. Customers could order it for both the Impala SS and the standard Impala, though it fitted the Super Sport like a glove.
Someone has recently published a very intriguing 1964 Impala on eBay, trying to find a new owner for what looks like a very solid and complete restoration candidate.
The vehicle doesn't come with many specifics, and the V8 under the hood, despite being very mysterious, starts and runs with gas poured into the carburetor. eBay seller andurh_19 says the Impala is completely original, though it's clear it's been sitting for a while, especially as the odometer indicates something as intriguing as it is vague.
The mileage is 14,900, and I'm surprised that the seller omitted this essential tidbit. A low-mileage Impala is extremely rare, and considering the owner says everything is original, the odometer should indicate the correct reading. You'll have to inspect this thoroughly, but it could be one of the reasons the Impala is gaining so much attention on eBay, where close to 40 people are now fighting to take it home.
However, you must know that the Impala is still a project that exhibits typical problems, including rust on the body and the rear frame rails. It looks better than most projects, and the interior is clean and doesn't exhibit any particular problems.
We're only a few hours away from the moment the auction is projected to end, and considering the seller listed the car as part of no-reserve bidding, the Impala should find a new home later today. The top offer at the time of writing is $8,250, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the price approaching $10K as the auction enters the final hours.
Whoever wins the auction will have to pick up the Impala from Stafford Springs, Connecticut.
The 1964 Impala was one of the models to thank for this impressive achievement.
With a new generation just around the corner, it made sense for the 1964 model year to sport only subtle refinements. However, the Super Sport was slowly but surely becoming the version spearheading the push for performance in the full-size lineup, so Chevrolet decided to bring back the 409 big-block unit for one more year. It was available in three versions, with the top-of-the-range producing 425 horsepower. Customers could order it for both the Impala SS and the standard Impala, though it fitted the Super Sport like a glove.
Someone has recently published a very intriguing 1964 Impala on eBay, trying to find a new owner for what looks like a very solid and complete restoration candidate.
The vehicle doesn't come with many specifics, and the V8 under the hood, despite being very mysterious, starts and runs with gas poured into the carburetor. eBay seller andurh_19 says the Impala is completely original, though it's clear it's been sitting for a while, especially as the odometer indicates something as intriguing as it is vague.
The mileage is 14,900, and I'm surprised that the seller omitted this essential tidbit. A low-mileage Impala is extremely rare, and considering the owner says everything is original, the odometer should indicate the correct reading. You'll have to inspect this thoroughly, but it could be one of the reasons the Impala is gaining so much attention on eBay, where close to 40 people are now fighting to take it home.
However, you must know that the Impala is still a project that exhibits typical problems, including rust on the body and the rear frame rails. It looks better than most projects, and the interior is clean and doesn't exhibit any particular problems.
We're only a few hours away from the moment the auction is projected to end, and considering the seller listed the car as part of no-reserve bidding, the Impala should find a new home later today. The top offer at the time of writing is $8,250, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the price approaching $10K as the auction enters the final hours.
Whoever wins the auction will have to pick up the Impala from Stafford Springs, Connecticut.
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