Photo: eBay seller jaynell84
The Impala was already the king of the full-size castle in 1966, with the previous year bringing record sales that propelled it to the top of the automotive industry.
Chevrolet sold over 1 million units in 1965, hoping to continue the solid sales a year later as part of the second year of this generation. The company tried to repeat the Impala's success by copying the launch strategy for the Caprice.
Originally launched as an Impala version, the Caprice was promoted to a stand-alone series in 1966. However, the Caprice ate up Impala's share, though Chevy's full-size sales continued to dominate the industry.
The 1966 Impala Super Sport that landed on eBay, courtesy of seller jaynell84, promises a rare mix of low miles and original big-block muscle. It's a project seeking a complete restoration, but the owner promises "lots of extra parts" to help with the overhaul. They didn't share more specifics, so it's unclear if you still get all the parts missing from the images. It's probably to assume you won't, though, so be ready for a complete restoration that could pose additional challenges from a parts perspective.
While I'll you to inspect the vehicle because the photos are detailed enough to allow interested buyers to determine the car's condition, I must highlight two big selling points.
The first is the 396 big-block unit powering the car. The engine hasn't started in two years, so fingers crossed for everything to be in running shape. I wouldn't expect the engine to start right up, but two years in the same place isn't the end of the world, so it's safe to assume the block isn't locked up from sitting.
The second is the number on the odometer. The car has only 26K miles (41K km), and the owner promises they are original. It indicates the Impala SS has been sitting for several years, but the shared photos don't reveal any concerning metal problems. The chances are the floors have already been redone, so your best option is to order a third-party inspection or check out the vehicle yourself.
Unsurprisingly, a 1966 Impala SS convertible with low mileage and a big-block engine doesn't sell for beer money. It's why the owner is confident they can get over $10K for the car. The Make Offer button isn't available this time, so it doesn't look like you'll be able to get a better deal (unless you negotiate in person when inspecting the car).
You can find the SS parked in Florida, and the owner says they can help load it on your trailer. eBay's statistics indicate that seven people are already watching the listing, so it's probably a matter of time until the Super Sport leaves for a new home.
Originally launched as an Impala version, the Caprice was promoted to a stand-alone series in 1966. However, the Caprice ate up Impala's share, though Chevy's full-size sales continued to dominate the industry.
The 1966 Impala Super Sport that landed on eBay, courtesy of seller jaynell84, promises a rare mix of low miles and original big-block muscle. It's a project seeking a complete restoration, but the owner promises "lots of extra parts" to help with the overhaul. They didn't share more specifics, so it's unclear if you still get all the parts missing from the images. It's probably to assume you won't, though, so be ready for a complete restoration that could pose additional challenges from a parts perspective.
While I'll you to inspect the vehicle because the photos are detailed enough to allow interested buyers to determine the car's condition, I must highlight two big selling points.
The first is the 396 big-block unit powering the car. The engine hasn't started in two years, so fingers crossed for everything to be in running shape. I wouldn't expect the engine to start right up, but two years in the same place isn't the end of the world, so it's safe to assume the block isn't locked up from sitting.
The second is the number on the odometer. The car has only 26K miles (41K km), and the owner promises they are original. It indicates the Impala SS has been sitting for several years, but the shared photos don't reveal any concerning metal problems. The chances are the floors have already been redone, so your best option is to order a third-party inspection or check out the vehicle yourself.
Unsurprisingly, a 1966 Impala SS convertible with low mileage and a big-block engine doesn't sell for beer money. It's why the owner is confident they can get over $10K for the car. The Make Offer button isn't available this time, so it doesn't look like you'll be able to get a better deal (unless you negotiate in person when inspecting the car).
You can find the SS parked in Florida, and the owner says they can help load it on your trailer. eBay's statistics indicate that seven people are already watching the listing, so it's probably a matter of time until the Super Sport leaves for a new home.
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