The curves were the most pronounced with the 19671968 models. The Impala also gained the top trim station wagon body design, in place of the Chevrolet Nomad model. All full size 1964 Chevrolet station wagons got small rectangular taillight lenses mounted vertically, one for each side of the car. I do have production numbers for some things for the 1965 production year, full size only. 7 photos. Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Chevrolet Impala. Much of this drop in sales was no doubt due to the availability of big-block engines in the mid-sized (and lighter) Chevelle, and even Novas could be special-ordered with the 396 engine with the new-for-1968 body. In keeping with federal regulations, safety features were built into Impalas during the 1967 and 1968 model years, including a fully collapsible energy-absorbing steering column, side marker lights, and shoulder belts for closed models. The potential negatives, someone installed some modern bucket seats, they look nice but they arent original, the engine/trans change, aftermarket stereo and speakers. Three stunning Pike's Peak wins were achieved in. I did find one on the net,. Most Chevrolets got hidden windshield wipers. [9], 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Sport Coupe, 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Convertible. The 1964 model year is a staple of lowrider culture, and it is commonly mentioned in West Coast hip hop lyrics.[26]. The 2004 to 2005 Impala SS came equipped with the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) supercharged L67 V6 engine. Chevrolet also gave the Impala SS some unique features not offered on other Impalas. 3 people found this helpful. For its debut in 1958 the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. Impala wagons got triple-unit taillights for the first time. Steering wheels and instrument panels were color-keyed to interior colors, as opposed to the matte black used in 19711972. The Super Sport option was quite popular, giving the buyer full SS-badged wheel covers, front bucket seats, all-vinyl trim, and a console with a built-in clock. Eventually the TH 350 became the guts for the 700R4. There were 57 produced. Additionally, curved window glass, and new hood and a brand new front end help further distinguish the model from those that came before it. How many were produced??? It was rarely ordered. By 1965, the year of this Ford full-size hardtop, you could get a number of intermediate-size Fords including Fairlane Thunderbolts in 1964, with Cobra Jet Mustangs just around the corner for 1968. This Video was created to show all the colors that the 1965 full size Chevrolet cars were offered in. Curb weights rose more than 125 lbs. Standard features now included lap belts front and rear, reverse lamps, day/night rearview mirror, and a padded dashboard. straight-six, then two optional 283-cu.in. The package also included upgraded tires on station wagon wheels, springs, shocks and special sintered metallic brake linings. [82], The 2014 Impala came standard with 18inch wheels (19, and 20inch offered in higher trims), low profile HID Headlights and LED daytime running lights (On LTZ trim) and offered three engines; a 2.5 L 4-Cylinder (the first time the Impala will use this type), a 2.4 L 4-Cylinder with hybrid-assist technology, and a 3.6 L V6. It was assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, alongside the ninth-generation Impala (now renamed the fleet and rental exclusive-only Impala Limited), and at the Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly in the United States. Those that did got a new 250 CID engine, replacing the 230 CID motor used as the base the year before. [30] The power ventilation system was improved, and exit vents were moved from the trunk lid to the door pillars. For 1958 GM was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. In 1974, the rear bumper was redesigned with shock absorbers to meet the upgraded standards and new tail lights were added. The 2012 NASCAR season marked the end of use of the Impala nameplate on stock cars. Only the 3.6L V6 engine was offered. 269. The car was, in essence, a high-performance version of the Caprice heavily based on the Caprice 9C1 police package. Rooflines were carried over from 1963 unchanged. Advanced Safety to Driver Confidence Package, Premium Audio and Sport Wheels to Technology Package, Comfort and Convenience to Enhanced Convenience Package, Premium Audio to Advanced Technology Package, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 20:22. Impala Engine Options: 1966 By Randy Bolig February 10, 2016 The 396 cubic-inch big-block came with a Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, and delivered 325 horsepower. [24] SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. The system was not advertised in a big way and many of the cars were used for crash testing by both GM and the Federal government. GM is fully co-operating in the investigation. This enabled the driver to turn off all lights in the vehicle and "hide"; something not allowed with the civilian models, as automatic headlights were standard. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. The Impala became a separate series, adding a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan to the two-door Sport Coupe and convertible and a five-door station wagon. Six-passenger seating was only available as an option on the LS and LT models. New styling added visual interest, and the better-finished interior provided the room expected . In 1964, the Impala SS earned its own model designation, and by 1965 production numbers ballooned to 243,114 Impala SS's built. The tenth-generation Chevrolet Impala is available in three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ (later Premier). Special fender and dashboard badges announced the package to passers-by and passengers. The fourth generation of Impala models, released in 1964, sold more than one million models to U.S. customers. A two-tone instrument panel put gauges in a recessed area ahead of the driver. [16], In total, 55,989 Impala convertibles and 125,480 coupes were built representing 15% of Chevrolet production. This package was available on any 1967-69 2-door Impala and it included Chevrolet's 427 cubic inch V8, F41 Sport Suspension, redline tires, and unique SS 427 badges on the body. [89], The 2020 model year Impala (its final year for the sedan) dropped the LS trim, leaving only the LT and Premier level trims. The 5.3L (325 cu in) V8 (with Displacement on Demand, called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produced 303hp (226kW). [105] and a "Good" score for side impacts. Catalytic converters were also introduced, as were several new options, including an Econominder gauge package (which also included a coolant temperature gauge), intermittent wipers, and a divided 50/50 bench seat with passenger-side recliner (with a choice of sport cloth or vinyl trim). Fuel injection was no longer an option on full-size Chevrolets. Many big 68-78 Fords were derbied in the 70s/80s. The Impala SS models were in their own separate series for the first time in 1965. For the 1980 model year, a mid cycle refresh replaced this complex backlight in the coupe with a more upright nearer flat glass, although the overall design remained similar. Impala Hardtop Sedan (1965-1970) Impala Sport Coupe (1965-1970) Impala-Kingswood Wagon (1965-1970) Other production years of this submodel: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible specifications, all versions 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible specifications, all versions 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible specifications, all versions However, the sales high reached in the year would drop tremendously in the years to come, particularly for the sporty SS models. 4 It Was Going To Be A Mustang via: icmdb.org Furthermore, the heavy-duty steel wheels were not redesigned. Right-hand drive cars were made in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, for New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa and assembled locally from CKD or SKD kits. Chevrolet promoted the cars' Wide-Stance design, adhesively bonded windshield, and improved full-coil suspension. The best-selling body style was the formal-roof Custom Coupe. The driver also went on to say that he heard three to four beeps from the system while driving the rented vehicle, which had only 2500 miles on it. In 1969, the Impala SS was available only as the Z24 (SS427), coming exclusively with a 427cuin (7.0L) V8 of 335hp (250kW; 340PS), 390hp (291kW; 395PS), or 425hp (317kW; 431PS). The 2006 to present Impala is given a lesser overall "Acceptable" score for front impact collisions. And more chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. For the economy minded, Chevrolet's 235-cu.in. [22] along with the small-block 283 fitted with a two barrel carburetor. Thanks to local_sheriff for the tip! SS or Super Sport did not necessarily mean big power. All Impala models for 1967 also featured upgraded door panels with carpeting on the lower section. Power assisted front disc brakes were standard for all models for 1971; variable-ratio power steering became standard in 1972. Engine choices included the inline six-cylinder as well as the small-block and big-block V8s. The 348-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 was discontinued and replaced by the 380bhp (283kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) or 409bhp (305kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) engine,[citation needed] available only with a manual transmission. The Z03 Impala SS could be identified by "Impala Super Sport" badges on the front grille, rear fenders and trunk lid. The dashboard featured a chrome Impala logo embedded in the wood grain trim that runs across the dashboard and onto the doors. The Impala was actually marketed as a classy car for the working man. This was a transitional step between traditional construction and the later fully unitized body/chassis; the body structure was also strengthened in the rocker panels and firewall. [92], The Impala went on sale in South Korea as an export vehicle for the 2016 model year, marking the first time that Chevrolet had offered an American-built full-size sedan in the Korean market.[93]. Chevrolet had a rudimentary "power vent" system featuring vents in the instrument panel. 497. The two-speed Powerglide was exclusively offered with the six-cylinder engine as well as the 283 and 327-cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8s. A chrome beltline strip shared with regular Impalas was added in response to complaints about door dings on the clean-lined 1965s. It was fitted with 17-inch (430mm) brushed aluminum wheels with 255/50ZR17 all-season tires. The 1996 Impala SS was also exported to the Middle East, as the Caprice SS, with the car being identical to its American counterpart except for the side fonts on the rear quarter panel and the badge on the dashboard saying Caprice SS. [18], The Impala was restyled on the GM B platform for the first time for 1961. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-sized model through the mid-1980s. Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. Impala Sport Coupes had a graceful fastback roof line, which flowed in an unbroken line into the rear deck. The 1958 Chevrolet models were longer, lower, and wider than their predecessors. The (PDG) convenience package, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and trunk cargo net were no longer available. The Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was offered for the first time. The tenth generation models were shipped to dealerships across North America on March 25, 2013, and officially went on sale to the public April 1, 2013. Sport Coupe models now featured the "convertible roof" styling, shared with other GM "B" full-size hardtop coupe, which proved popular. The changes in the automobile marketplace resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala for the 1977 model year to meet changing demands. [44] With a wheelbase three inches longer (though an inch shorter overall) than the Mid-size Lumina, the new Chevrolet Impala was categorized as full-size by cars.com[45] but mid-size by Consumer Guide Automotive. [110], In 1966, Impala Place in Hillsborough, Auckland was named in honour of the car. Eventually, the concept car's engine was replaced with a detuned 5.7-liter (350cuin) LT1 V8 engine derived from the fourth generation Corvette. Because "big block muscle" was now focusing on intermediate and even compact size cars, Chevrolet discontinued the Impala Super Sport series after 1969, although the 1970 model was still available with a big block V8 (now displacing 454 cubic inches), bucket seats, a center console with floor shifter.
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