Photo: eBay seller mike_classic_cars
Chevrolet Impala SS transitioned from a Regular Production Option (also referred to as RPO) to a separate model and then back to an RPO during the ‘60s, eventually settling as an option for the Impala series in 1968.
For 1964, the Impala SS was a standalone model, coming with the already-famous engine-turned aluminum trim that’s been there since 1962.
If you want to see an original 1964 Impala SS in all its glory, the model we have here appears to tick all the boxes. It's not only a matching-numbers example, but it also comes with everything the way Chevrolet intended it to be 57 years ago.
As a bonus, the car is fully unrestored and had just one owner, so yes, if what you’re looking for is a survivor that makes for a solid restoration candidate, this Impala is definitely worth checking out.
Seller mike_classic_cars says this is a barn find in the eBay ad, and while we’re not being provided with any information as to where the car has been stored and how long it’s been sitting, the vendor does reveal that no attempts at cleaning or polishing the body have been made.
The original matching-numbers 327 engine under the hood turns over, though you should still inspect it thoroughly before purchase to make sure it can still be fixed and rebuilt.
As for the car's overall condition, it’s pretty clear that an Impala so old can’t come in tip-top shape, so there’s obviously the typical rust here and there, with some parts requiring a full replacement. There’s unsurprisingly some rust in the trunk, but in this case, only the lower trunk floor pan is the one that’s heavily affected.
The good news is the Impala has been listed on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction, so the highest bidder is free to take it home. However, the seller has also set a $21,100 Buy It Now price, so that anyone can secure the Impala without a digital fight against other netizens.
If you want to see an original 1964 Impala SS in all its glory, the model we have here appears to tick all the boxes. It's not only a matching-numbers example, but it also comes with everything the way Chevrolet intended it to be 57 years ago.
As a bonus, the car is fully unrestored and had just one owner, so yes, if what you’re looking for is a survivor that makes for a solid restoration candidate, this Impala is definitely worth checking out.
Seller mike_classic_cars says this is a barn find in the eBay ad, and while we’re not being provided with any information as to where the car has been stored and how long it’s been sitting, the vendor does reveal that no attempts at cleaning or polishing the body have been made.
The original matching-numbers 327 engine under the hood turns over, though you should still inspect it thoroughly before purchase to make sure it can still be fixed and rebuilt.
As for the car's overall condition, it’s pretty clear that an Impala so old can’t come in tip-top shape, so there’s obviously the typical rust here and there, with some parts requiring a full replacement. There’s unsurprisingly some rust in the trunk, but in this case, only the lower trunk floor pan is the one that’s heavily affected.
The good news is the Impala has been listed on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction, so the highest bidder is free to take it home. However, the seller has also set a $21,100 Buy It Now price, so that anyone can secure the Impala without a digital fight against other netizens.
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