Photo: eBay seller halvarado14
The Impala finished the '60s with impressive sales. It became the best-selling car in the United States, surpassed the 1 million units sold in a year in 1965, and continued to sell like hotcakes later in the decade.
The 1971 model year witnessed the debut of a new generation. Chevrolet made the Impala bigger than ever, with the car now measuring 220 inches (5.58 meters) long. The new Impala was also more expensive, as customers had to pay $3,400 for the base version.
Someone on eBay recently posted a 1971 Impala, claiming they first owned the car in the late '90s and sold it 22 years ago. They reunited with the Impala a couple of months ago at a local parts yard. It was still complete but exhibiting a horrible condition, requiring a complete restoration, and the engine needing urgent fixes.
The next owner didn't even title the car in their name, so it was probably abandoned shortly after the purchase.
While its condition is obvious so you can inspect it in the attached photos, let's spend a few minutes talking about the engine.
The Impala no longer sports the original block but a Chevy 350 installed by the owner before selling it 22 years ago. The engine still starts, but they "wouldn't drive it more than around the block for now."
The 1971 Impala could be had with a standard 250 six-cylinder unit rated at 145 horsepower. The V8 options included a 350 ci unit with 245 horsepower, a 400 with multiple power ratings, including 300 horsepower, and the almighty 454, generating 365 horsepower.
The car should come with a nice interior, as the owner claims they had the seats and the dashboard reupholstered in 2000. "They held up really nice," seller halvarado14 says, though no images were provided.
This Impala looks ready to become a daily driver, but you'll need to check it out in person before committing to a purchase. It's obviously a project that needs massive work, especially because it's been sitting for approximately two decades. The good news is that the owner, who recently reunited with the car, took proper care of it, so the Impala still looks doable. You should also put it on a lift to inspect the undersides, as 22 years in the same place could mean a lot of rust on the floors and the trunk.
The selling price for this Impala is a bit too ambitious, as the owner hopes they'll get approximately $6,000 for their so-called "ugly duckling." The Make Offer option is also available if someone wants to turn it into a swan but doesn't want to pay that much. Meanwhile, the car sleeps in San Antonio, Texas, hoping someone would take it home when the auction ends in six days.
Someone on eBay recently posted a 1971 Impala, claiming they first owned the car in the late '90s and sold it 22 years ago. They reunited with the Impala a couple of months ago at a local parts yard. It was still complete but exhibiting a horrible condition, requiring a complete restoration, and the engine needing urgent fixes.
The next owner didn't even title the car in their name, so it was probably abandoned shortly after the purchase.
While its condition is obvious so you can inspect it in the attached photos, let's spend a few minutes talking about the engine.
The Impala no longer sports the original block but a Chevy 350 installed by the owner before selling it 22 years ago. The engine still starts, but they "wouldn't drive it more than around the block for now."
The 1971 Impala could be had with a standard 250 six-cylinder unit rated at 145 horsepower. The V8 options included a 350 ci unit with 245 horsepower, a 400 with multiple power ratings, including 300 horsepower, and the almighty 454, generating 365 horsepower.
The car should come with a nice interior, as the owner claims they had the seats and the dashboard reupholstered in 2000. "They held up really nice," seller halvarado14 says, though no images were provided.
This Impala looks ready to become a daily driver, but you'll need to check it out in person before committing to a purchase. It's obviously a project that needs massive work, especially because it's been sitting for approximately two decades. The good news is that the owner, who recently reunited with the car, took proper care of it, so the Impala still looks doable. You should also put it on a lift to inspect the undersides, as 22 years in the same place could mean a lot of rust on the floors and the trunk.
The selling price for this Impala is a bit too ambitious, as the owner hopes they'll get approximately $6,000 for their so-called "ugly duckling." The Make Offer option is also available if someone wants to turn it into a swan but doesn't want to pay that much. Meanwhile, the car sleeps in San Antonio, Texas, hoping someone would take it home when the auction ends in six days.
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