If you wanted the convertible version of the classic Impala, 1972 was pretty much the last year when you could get one, as Chevrolet then retired this model, moving it to the Caprice lineup and offering such a version as an option for the top model.
Needless to say, this makes the ’72 Impala convertible a car many people are drooling over, especially when it comes in a condition that doesn’t require tons of fixes.
And the example we have here appears to be ticking most of the boxes in this regard, though it comes with an unusual history and the last chance to find a new owner.
As explained here on eBay by seller bogiesmotors, this Impala has already been restored a while ago, but all the improvements it received haven’t necessarily been preserved right. And this is why another restoration is needed right now to bring the Impala in the mint condition it deserves, so the eBay listing is pretty much the last attempt at finding the car a new owner before it’s moved into a garage where it’ll be refreshed from the ground up for the second time.
As you can easily tell from the photos included in the ad (and also embedded in our gallery here), this Impala doesn’t necessarily come in the worst condition, but it’s not in a tip-top shape either. The paint is clearly showing its age, and there’s some occasional rust here and there, something you typically find on cars that have never been restored.
Described as a solid Impala nonetheless, the convertible hides a 400ci (6.6-liter) V8 engine under the hood. It has already been rebuilt, so we assume it’s starting and running properly. The mileage is said to be close to 117,000 miles (188,293.25 kilometers), but we’re not being told how much the car has been driven since its previous restoration.
Overall, this is a hard-to-find 1972 Impala convertible that certainly requires some work, yet we can’t help but wonder how it’ll end up looking after this second restoration it’s about to receive. We’re about to find out unless someone pays $18,995 for it.
And the example we have here appears to be ticking most of the boxes in this regard, though it comes with an unusual history and the last chance to find a new owner.
As explained here on eBay by seller bogiesmotors, this Impala has already been restored a while ago, but all the improvements it received haven’t necessarily been preserved right. And this is why another restoration is needed right now to bring the Impala in the mint condition it deserves, so the eBay listing is pretty much the last attempt at finding the car a new owner before it’s moved into a garage where it’ll be refreshed from the ground up for the second time.
As you can easily tell from the photos included in the ad (and also embedded in our gallery here), this Impala doesn’t necessarily come in the worst condition, but it’s not in a tip-top shape either. The paint is clearly showing its age, and there’s some occasional rust here and there, something you typically find on cars that have never been restored.
Described as a solid Impala nonetheless, the convertible hides a 400ci (6.6-liter) V8 engine under the hood. It has already been rebuilt, so we assume it’s starting and running properly. The mileage is said to be close to 117,000 miles (188,293.25 kilometers), but we’re not being told how much the car has been driven since its previous restoration.
Overall, this is a hard-to-find 1972 Impala convertible that certainly requires some work, yet we can’t help but wonder how it’ll end up looking after this second restoration it’s about to receive. We’re about to find out unless someone pays $18,995 for it.