Photo: eBay seller jay62672
If you’re in the market searching for a 1966 Impala to restore, the model that we have here is certainly worth a look, though as you’ll learn in a couple of minutes, several essential tidbits are as mysterious as they get.
First and foremost, let’s start with the VIN, which reveals that the offered Impala is a 2-door hardtop assembled at the Doraville plant no less than 55 years ago.
In the eBay listing, seller jay62672 claims the engine under the hood is a 350 unit that still starts and runs, though admitting the car has been sitting for a few years. It was only started occasionally to keep it in working condition, the ad reads, but it still needs a thorough inspection from a professional mechanic because there’s a chance some fixes would still be required.
The good news is that the 350 engine comes with just 16,000 miles (25,700 km) on the clock, so it’s almost a new unit, though no further specifics have been provided about it.
The bad news is this isn’t the original engine. The 1966 Impala was offered with a lineup of several six-cylinder and V8 engines, starting with the 250ci (4.1-liter) developing 155 horsepower and continuing with a 283ci (4.6-liter) offered as the base V8.
Chevrolet also fitted the Impala with a 327ci (5.4-liter) producing 275 horsepower and a 396ci (6.5-liter) with an output of 325 horsepower. And last but not least, there was also the monster 427ci (7.0-liter) that could go as high as 425 horsepower in the top configuration.
So no, the 350 under the hood of this Impala isn’t the original one, and judging from the bubbles on the body, there’s a chance the paint isn’t original either.
Unfortunately, the seller has provided very few specifics, so if you’re truly interested in buying this Impala, make sure you ask for additional details and thoroughly inspect the car under the hood.
The auction commenced only a few minutes ago, with the starting bid set at $14,000.
In the eBay listing, seller jay62672 claims the engine under the hood is a 350 unit that still starts and runs, though admitting the car has been sitting for a few years. It was only started occasionally to keep it in working condition, the ad reads, but it still needs a thorough inspection from a professional mechanic because there’s a chance some fixes would still be required.
The good news is that the 350 engine comes with just 16,000 miles (25,700 km) on the clock, so it’s almost a new unit, though no further specifics have been provided about it.
The bad news is this isn’t the original engine. The 1966 Impala was offered with a lineup of several six-cylinder and V8 engines, starting with the 250ci (4.1-liter) developing 155 horsepower and continuing with a 283ci (4.6-liter) offered as the base V8.
Chevrolet also fitted the Impala with a 327ci (5.4-liter) producing 275 horsepower and a 396ci (6.5-liter) with an output of 325 horsepower. And last but not least, there was also the monster 427ci (7.0-liter) that could go as high as 425 horsepower in the top configuration.
So no, the 350 under the hood of this Impala isn’t the original one, and judging from the bubbles on the body, there’s a chance the paint isn’t original either.
Unfortunately, the seller has provided very few specifics, so if you’re truly interested in buying this Impala, make sure you ask for additional details and thoroughly inspect the car under the hood.
The auction commenced only a few minutes ago, with the starting bid set at $14,000.
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