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This 1964 Chevrolet Impala Survived Rust, a Major Fire, and 25 Years in Storage

If you’re in the market searching for a survivor, here’s an Impala that takes the term literally. And it’s all because the car has actually survived a major fire, and while the aftermath can still be seen on its body, the Impala still looks restorable.
Burned body on the Impala 8 photos
Photo: eBay seller maybjunk2u
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The 1964 version didn’t come with a big number of changes compared ti its predecessors, though it did introduce additional styling improvements that more or less refined the boxy look that was rolled out when the third-generation series went live for model year 1961.

The engine lineup was pretty much the same as for the ’63 Impala, but new this year was the return of the 409ci (6.7-liter) V8 engine that was offered as a big-block option across the range.

The model that you’re looking at right here is an Impala SS manufactured in 1964, the first year when the Super Sport officially became a separate version. Between 1961 and 1964, the Impala SS was offered as an optional package for the standard model.

Unfortunately, however, it’s pretty clear this Impala had a pretty hard time lately, and you can tell that not only by reading the eBay listing where the owner is trying to sell it, but also by simply checking out the photos in the gallery here.

And it’s because the Impala, which has spent the last 25 years in storage, has also been the victim of a massive fire that burned part of its body, with the aftermath easily visible in the photos provided by the seller.

Despite the damage caused by the flames, however, the Impala still looks like a solid car which could prove to be an excellent candidate for a restoration job. It goes without saying you’ll have to take care of quite a lot of things, starting with the burned body. The good news is that there doesn’t seem to be too much rust on the car, at least judging from the photos.

The car is currently auctioned off on eBay, and the highest bid at the time of writing is $3,300.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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