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The 1970 Chevrolet Impala didn’t introduce too many big changes, and this makes perfect sense as it was the last year of the fourth generation and the GM brand was already getting ready to launch bigger upgrades as part of the fifth series.
As a result, Impala only received a minor facelift in 1970, and this included a restyled front bumper and redesigned triple vertical taillights on all models.
If you want to take a closer look at the 1970 Impala, the example we have here is pretty much the closest you can get these days, as it’s a one-owner, all-original model even featuring the paint that was on the car when it left the factory so many years ago.
Posted for auction on eBay by Big O Street Rods (bigousedcars), the Impala even comes with the original window sticker, the build sheet, and the owner’s manual.
As you can see in the photos, there’s little to complain about when it comes to the exterior, although it goes without saying that it’s not a new car and the paint more or less shows its age. On the other hand, there’s no rust, and this is something impressive given it’s a 50-year-old car, and the owner guarantees there are no rust bubbles under the vinyl top either.
Inside, the interior looks pretty great, though the front seat has already been restored using original materials.
Under the hood we find a 400ci (6.6-liter) engine developing 265 horsepower, and needless to say, it’s the original unit that powered the Impala when it was produced back in 1970. It’s paired with a factory Turbo 350 transmission, and we’re being told everything is working just properly.
What’s not working, on the other hand, is the air conditioning system, but given it’s such an old car, this isn’t necessarily surprising. The odometer indicates 110,374 miles (177,629.73 kilometers).
At the end of the day, this all-original Impala is a solid candidate for a restoration to factory specs, though, at first glance, the $17,500 starting price for the auction is a little bit too ambitious. The Buy It Now price is $23,500, and the car is located in Georgia.
If you want to take a closer look at the 1970 Impala, the example we have here is pretty much the closest you can get these days, as it’s a one-owner, all-original model even featuring the paint that was on the car when it left the factory so many years ago.
Posted for auction on eBay by Big O Street Rods (bigousedcars), the Impala even comes with the original window sticker, the build sheet, and the owner’s manual.
As you can see in the photos, there’s little to complain about when it comes to the exterior, although it goes without saying that it’s not a new car and the paint more or less shows its age. On the other hand, there’s no rust, and this is something impressive given it’s a 50-year-old car, and the owner guarantees there are no rust bubbles under the vinyl top either.
Inside, the interior looks pretty great, though the front seat has already been restored using original materials.
Under the hood we find a 400ci (6.6-liter) engine developing 265 horsepower, and needless to say, it’s the original unit that powered the Impala when it was produced back in 1970. It’s paired with a factory Turbo 350 transmission, and we’re being told everything is working just properly.
What’s not working, on the other hand, is the air conditioning system, but given it’s such an old car, this isn’t necessarily surprising. The odometer indicates 110,374 miles (177,629.73 kilometers).
At the end of the day, this all-original Impala is a solid candidate for a restoration to factory specs, though, at first glance, the $17,500 starting price for the auction is a little bit too ambitious. The Buy It Now price is $23,500, and the car is located in Georgia.
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