Photo: eBay seller dacraw6356
The Impala was already the best-selling model in the United States, and 1965 witnessed a major achievement. It became the first car in the country whose shipments exceeded 1 million units in one year.
Only the sky was the limit for the Impala, with sales remaining strong in the second half of the decade. 1966 witnessed a small decline, also due to the Caprice gaining series status, but the Impala remained an intriguing and successful full-size model for Chevrolet buyers.
The 1966 convertible in these photos is here to remind everybody what the Impala was all about 58 years ago.
Unfortunately, the convertible no longer exhibits the tip-top shape that such a fantastic car (you can probably tell already that I'm a huge Impala fan) desires, likely as the vehicle has been sitting in the owner's yard for a long time. We don't get access to such information, so make sure you ask more questions if you're interested in the Impala.
The photos suggest the car has been sitting under the clear sky, albeit under a cover, in a yard, so the undercarriage rust is no surprise. eBay seller dacraw6356 admits the vehicle has rust issues on the floors and quarters, so put the car on a lift and inspect the undersides before committing to a purchase.
The good news is that the interior is still complete and in good shape. The seller says it just needs to be "freshened up," and the photos confirm that a thorough cleaning is required before anything else.
The engine under the hood is the fantastic 396 big block, but it's impossible to tell if it still starts and runs. The owner says they "haven't cranked it in about a year," so find a good mechanic and ask them to inspect the big block thoroughly.
One particular tidbit is the SS promise. The owner claims this convertible is a "1966 Impala SS," but the VIN (164676D183291) decodes to a standard eight-cylinder Impala. The SS part deserves more details, so if you order a third-party inspection or see the car in person, make sure you inspect the Super Sport promise thoroughly, especially because it'd make the Impala significantly more desirable.
The owner listed the car on eBay with a no-reserve auction, meaning whoever sends the top bid takes the car home. The digital fight begins at $8,000, but considering the car landed online a few days ago and hasn't received a single bid, the selling expectations might be too ambitious. The auction will end in three days, so it'll be interesting to see if the car finds a new home.
Meanwhile, you can find the convertible parked in Spindale, North Carolina. You'll need a trailer to take it home.
The 1966 convertible in these photos is here to remind everybody what the Impala was all about 58 years ago.
Unfortunately, the convertible no longer exhibits the tip-top shape that such a fantastic car (you can probably tell already that I'm a huge Impala fan) desires, likely as the vehicle has been sitting in the owner's yard for a long time. We don't get access to such information, so make sure you ask more questions if you're interested in the Impala.
The photos suggest the car has been sitting under the clear sky, albeit under a cover, in a yard, so the undercarriage rust is no surprise. eBay seller dacraw6356 admits the vehicle has rust issues on the floors and quarters, so put the car on a lift and inspect the undersides before committing to a purchase.
The good news is that the interior is still complete and in good shape. The seller says it just needs to be "freshened up," and the photos confirm that a thorough cleaning is required before anything else.
The engine under the hood is the fantastic 396 big block, but it's impossible to tell if it still starts and runs. The owner says they "haven't cranked it in about a year," so find a good mechanic and ask them to inspect the big block thoroughly.
One particular tidbit is the SS promise. The owner claims this convertible is a "1966 Impala SS," but the VIN (164676D183291) decodes to a standard eight-cylinder Impala. The SS part deserves more details, so if you order a third-party inspection or see the car in person, make sure you inspect the Super Sport promise thoroughly, especially because it'd make the Impala significantly more desirable.
The owner listed the car on eBay with a no-reserve auction, meaning whoever sends the top bid takes the car home. The digital fight begins at $8,000, but considering the car landed online a few days ago and hasn't received a single bid, the selling expectations might be too ambitious. The auction will end in three days, so it'll be interesting to see if the car finds a new home.
Meanwhile, you can find the convertible parked in Spindale, North Carolina. You'll need a trailer to take it home.
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