Description
Spectacular ’69 CHEVYIMPALA 325 hp, 396 Convertible
Offers considered
One owner since 1978, Fresh Restoration
Mileage: 27,500showing on odometer, believed correct but unable to certify
Home from the restoration shop just before Covid hit, this rare and wonderfulbig block convertible is ready for the beach, the mountains, or just forcruising to the car show or the drive-in.
She is a superb example of the classic land yacht; massiveand plush, yet quick and powerful. Her396 cid Turbo-Jet engine and…
Spectacular ’69 CHEVYIMPALA 325 hp, 396 Convertible
Offers considered
One owner since 1978, Fresh Restoration
Mileage: 27,500showing on odometer, believed correct but unable to certify
Home from the restoration shop just before Covid hit, this rare and wonderfulbig block convertible is ready for the beach, the mountains, or just forcruising to the car show or the drive-in.
She is a superb example of the classic land yacht; massiveand plush, yet quick and powerful. Her396 cid Turbo-Jet engine and Turbo-Hydromatic transmission have been driven lessthan 1,000 miles since being rebuilt, producing 325 horses and 410 pounds oftorque for her twelve-bolt heavy duty rear axle. New 225 / 70R15 General RT 4 3 tires deliverall that power to the asphalt.
Get a string bikini on your best model and photograph his/herreflections in that fresh LeMans Blue Metallic (arguably the best color forthis model) paint with its mirror finish. You won’t have to work around imperfections inthat long, straight body (the car’s) and you won’t see wavy distortions orblemishes, because there aren’t any. Ifyou can take your eyes off your model, notice that all the bright-work is new –bumpers to door handles. Even the taillights have been replaced with new ones.
Admire how the new white top matches the Madrid graindouble-stitched white interior (older restoration to original standards -multiple narrow, padded pleats, metal inserts) and how it perfectly contrastswith the Daytona Blue paint that matches the new blue carpeting.
Open the door and let your honey slide into an incrediblycomfortable seat. Ease in yourself andbe delighted at how roomy and comfortable the Impala’s interior really is. If you feel like you’re sitting on a plushysofa, that’s because the seats are made with real furniture springs and extraheavy foam.
Give the accelerator a few pats. She wakes up slowly because that’s a classicCarterJet 4 bbl carburetor sitting atop the powerplant. (You won’t see any difference later when youopen the hood, but there’s a new electronic distributer (no points) to fire heroff. Let her rumble for a minute to comealive while you push down the top button.
Did you notice the glass rear window? It won’t crease or darken like vinyl windowssometimes do. Listen to the top motorwhine as new top hydraulic pistons open up the cockpit. If you can stand toignore those new Flowmaster mufflers connected to a complete new aluminized dualexhaust system, switch on the radio. Itlooks almost like original equipment (the original is available with the car),but it is a new Bluetooth, signal seeking unit delivering audio to a newcombination speaker system. Sounds good.
Now lever into drive and take her down the road. Be pleased at how well she behaves on thatnew suspension package. Wave back at heradmirers. Enjoy the breeze on yourface, the sun on your hair. If the sun’stoo warm, crank up the Impala’s air conditioning unit that’s already beenconverted to R134 refrigerant so you don’t have to worry about theenvironment. Be in love. You deserve it. And don’t think about stopping. You’ve got those big disc front brakes, newcalipers and fresh pads to take care of that.
Specifications
325 hp 396 cid Turbo-Jet engine
CarterJet 4 bbl carburetor
New electronic distributor
New power saver fan
New dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers
Turbo-Hydromatic transmission
Power disc brakes
Variable ratio power steering
Computer refined full coil suspension
Speed warning indicator
Courtesy lights
Glove compartment light
Electric clock
New classic-look Bluetooth radio
New radiator
New alternator
New Battery
New steering box
New master brake cylinder
New ball joints and A-frame bushings
New shocks
New gas tank
New fuel gauge sending unit
New rally wheels
New 225 / 70R15 General RT 4 3 tires
All new weatherstrip
New convertible top with glass rear window
New top motor and control pistons
HVAC converted to R131 refrigerant
Set of four original wheels included with sale
Set of four original GM wire wheel covers included with sale
