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Unrestored 1968 Chevy Impala Parked for Years Is Back With a Mysterious Engine

Part of the fourth-generation Impala, the 1968 model was still selling like hotcakes. That wasn’t necessarily surprising given the 1965 predecessor itself set a new sales record in the United States with more than 1 million units shipped in just one year.
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Photo: Craigslist
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As a result, the GM brand was even more committed to further refining the Impala with every new model year. In 1968, the car received not only styling improvements, such as new taillights, but also plush interiors for a cozier cabin.

The engine lineup didn’t change much, so customers could still choose between 250, 307, two 327 units, a 396, and a 427 depending on the version they picked. Needless to say, the 427 was the engine that everybody drooled over, as it developed either 385 or 425 horsepower on the Impala.

Unfortunately, we don’t know what powers this 1968 model that we have here, and that is quite a shame, given that it seems a worthy candidate for a restoration. Outside, this Impala appears to be in rather decent shape, and the Craigslist seller says the floors and the trunk “don’t seem” to be fully rusted.

While only a few photos have been provided, that most likely means that the rust got there, only that both the floors and the trunk can still be saved.

The car no longer drives after sitting for many years, but the good news is that nearly everything is original except for the carburetor. Furthermore, the engine started after a recent attempt, though we’re still not told what’s hiding under the hood.

The interior looks rough, and it’s hard to tell how much of it can be saved. But the seller says the car, which still comes with the original owner’s manual, is ready for a full restoration if someone is willing to buy it.

And speaking of buying, the price is a little bit too ambitious given the car's overall condition, as the seller expects to get $8,000 for this Impala.
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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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