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Big Block '69 Chevy Impala Graces the Used Car Market, Demands New Camaro Money

1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 15 photos
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
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General Motors has had close ties with the Impala moniker since after the mid-'50s when they introduced a show car that features Corvette-like styling cues. Named after the African antelope, the concept was followed by a production model a couple of years later, which gave birth to a successful series that was eventually discontinued in 2020 after ten generations.
Be it the early iterations or some of the later and more modern variants, every petrolhead probably has a favorite Impala, and if the fourth generation is the one that still gets your heart racing, then you may want to take a look at the pictured car.

A 1969 Custom Coupe, this Chevrolet Impala features a big-block V8 under the hood. It is the 396 cubic-inch unit, a 6.5-liter mill with a four-barrel carburetor and 325 horsepower produced in the more humble version. The high-performance derivative offered a very solid 425 horsepower, deployed to the rear axle upon a firm push of the right pedal. This era's Impala came with various other V8 powertrains and was available with automatic and manual transmissions.

The pictured copy features a Built Turbo 400 Automatic Transmission, a 2900 Stall Converter, dual exhaust tips, and American Racing wheels. It sports a Cortez Silver exterior paint finish with a black vinyl top and has a black interior. Things such as power windows and a tilt steering wheel are on deck. The ad also mentions the factory air conditioning, which is unfortunately not hooked up to the car. The original owner's manual, options sheet, and other documentation accompany this old-timer, which looks ready to hit the road again.

Curious how you can make it yours? First, you will have to click this link, which will take you to the listing on Garage Kept Motors. Second, you will have to transfer the asking sum to the vendor, which is $34,900. Is it a good deal? You be the judge of that, though we reckon the right buyer would spend that cash in no time.

That is the equivalent of a brand-new Chevrolet Camaro, which is advertised on the bowtie brand's official website from $30,900. You will, however, have to live with a V6, namely the 335-hp 3.6-liter engine, if you opt for this version. The most affordable V8-powered variant of the muscle car will set you back at least $38,800 for the 6.2-liter engine, which is good for 455 hp. The ZL1 remains the top-of-the-line trim level of the series, kicking off at $72,100 for the 2024 model year. Choosing this one will get you the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that's paired with a six-speed manual or an optional ten-speed automatic transmission. This engine pumps out 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet (881 Nm) of torque.
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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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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.
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