Photo: Craigslist
1965 was a big year for Chevrolet, as the Impala managed to surpass 1 million sold units in the United States alone, becoming the first American car to ever do this.
With the Impala's popularity on the rise, Chevrolet tried to increase the consumer appeal of its car with additional styling refinements. In 1965, for example, the Impala was fully redesigned, with more or less substantial facelifts released every year until the production of the fourth generation ended in 1970.
And the example we have here shows how it all started for this new generation, as it’s a 1965 model looking pretty good but featuring one mysterious (for some, a deal-breaker) tidbit. But first thing first.
This Impala is powered by a 327 (5.3L) engine developing 250 horsepower and paired with a two-speed transmission, and according to the owner, it “runs perfect and needs nothing but TLC.” Regular maintenance has just been made, so the car is ready to become a daily driver, at least in theory.
Currently at its fourth owner, the Impala has always been stored in a garage since 2013, and in case you’re wondering how come it looks so good, it’s because it has already received one repaint at some point. The color is original, the Craigslist seller guarantees, and while there’s still some rust here and there, the underside is spotless, and the trunk still looks good.
And now, the mysterious tidbit that could turn the car from an instant purchase into a no-go. The odometer of the Impala has been broken for God knows how long, so this means nobody has knows the car's actual mileage. The original odometer is still there because the owner says they wanted to keep it in the car, but on the other hand, it’s hard to tell how close it is to the 35,000 miles (56,327 km) currently on the clock.
The good news is the Chevy comes with a complete history since new, so you might be able to estimate the mileage based on all these papers.
At first glance, the car comes with a pretty ambitious price tag, as it’s listed for sale for $27,900, but other offers might be accepted as well. It’s parked in Becker, Minnesota.
And the example we have here shows how it all started for this new generation, as it’s a 1965 model looking pretty good but featuring one mysterious (for some, a deal-breaker) tidbit. But first thing first.
This Impala is powered by a 327 (5.3L) engine developing 250 horsepower and paired with a two-speed transmission, and according to the owner, it “runs perfect and needs nothing but TLC.” Regular maintenance has just been made, so the car is ready to become a daily driver, at least in theory.
Currently at its fourth owner, the Impala has always been stored in a garage since 2013, and in case you’re wondering how come it looks so good, it’s because it has already received one repaint at some point. The color is original, the Craigslist seller guarantees, and while there’s still some rust here and there, the underside is spotless, and the trunk still looks good.
And now, the mysterious tidbit that could turn the car from an instant purchase into a no-go. The odometer of the Impala has been broken for God knows how long, so this means nobody has knows the car's actual mileage. The original odometer is still there because the owner says they wanted to keep it in the car, but on the other hand, it’s hard to tell how close it is to the 35,000 miles (56,327 km) currently on the clock.
The good news is the Chevy comes with a complete history since new, so you might be able to estimate the mileage based on all these papers.
At first glance, the car comes with a pretty ambitious price tag, as it’s listed for sale for $27,900, but other offers might be accepted as well. It’s parked in Becker, Minnesota.
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