Chevrolet Impala

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Car-ID: XT0006

Model, Body type:
Coupe
Registration:
1965
Engine Power:
5,400 CCM (169 KW / 230 BHP)
Transmission:

			
			Automatic
		
Color:

			Red		
Doors:
2
Mileage:
69,261 mls

Vehicle Description

This elegant Chevrolet Impala Coupe is what is known in California as a “Black Plate Car” – which means that the vehicle was registered between 1963 (when all vehicles were issued the new plates) and 1969 and then spent all of its “car life” in the virtually rainless “Sunshine State”!

The performance of the V8 engine is an estimate, since the US papers contain no specifications. The vehicle has – credit to the “Black Plate” – barely visible rust, and the chrome parts are in good condition. The gaskets show the years a bit more. The interior has the usual signs of use. Frankly, it requires a bit of attention.

White wall tyres emphasise the elegance of the sports coupe. The Impala has two aerials, fitted to the left and right side parts. However, the radio could no longer play a “Happy Birthday” on the 50th anniversary of the Impala, it had been removed at some point. Did it really disturb the sound of the V8 engine too much …?

Our recommendation: Buy it. Drive it. Catch people’s eyes!

A South African antelope gave it the name: In 1958, in time for the 50-year anniversary of its parent company General Motors, Chevrolet presented the Impala as a prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen. A rugged rear with oversized tail fins and three tail lights on either side became its hallmark for many years. The Impala was powered preferably by high-capacity V8 engines.

Until 1985, a total of six generations of the Impala were built, with constant, sometimes annual changes to the bodywork. Overall, the Impala was extremely popular and quickly became the most famous model of the Chevrolet brand. What with the wide range of 2- and 4-door convertibles, coupes, sedans and station wagons and the great diversity regarding the engines, it requires a rather extensive study of the subject matter for somebody aspiring to become an Impala expert…

As opposed to the United States, Impalas remained forever exotic in Germany.