New options for 1967 included front-disc brakes (standard with the SS-427 option), stereo 8-track player, fiber optic light monitoring system and vacuum power door locks. 1959 was the first year when Chevrolet Impala landed as a stand-alone series after being offered as a top-of-the-line version of the Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. No other examples are known as of this time. The Impala", Image of 50th Anniversary promotional photo, "1958 Chevrolet Engineering Features-073", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Hkvhklkv8, "What Changes Were Made In The Chevy 235 Engine? Current owners may be able to tell if their car has side airbags by checking the VIN and/or by checking to see if "Air bag" is printed on the roof support between the front and back rows. Chevrolet introduced the fourth generation of the Impala in 1965, in the middle of the muscle-car era, and prepared a Super Sport version for it, which came a year later. The last year saw minor interior alterations, with the digital speedometer being replaced by an analog one, along with a tachometer. Though the Impala SS had basically created the muscle car back in 1961, by the mid-60s drivers were wanting the same powerful engines in smaller and lighter cars. It had a two-piece aluminum intake, dual four-barrel Carter AFB carbs, and a unique cowl induction system coined the "cold air." The engine pushed out 430 hp of performance and an insane 575 lb-ft of torque. A new 3.9L V6 with Active Fuel Management was available. The Impala was also used in the NASCAR Pinty's Series. Using a new X-frame chassis the roof line was 3 inches lower, bodies were 2 inches wider, the wheelbase was 1-1/2inches longer, and curb weight increased. However, the Ford Crown Victoria P71 still held the sales lead and was preferred by most agencies due to its larger size, much more durable V8 engine, rear wheel drive layout, and body-on-frame platform. Until . This 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible is one of only 2,455 Super Sports assembled for the entire 1969 model year, over all three body styles. The Impala had round headlamps while the Caprice used the new quad rectangular ones. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better-selling American-made automobiles in the United States.[7][8]. Impala wagons got triple-unit taillights for the first time. During the 1969 model year Impala production, including Kingswood wagons totaled 777,000 units, compared to 166,000 Caprices and Kingswood Estate wagons, 68,700 Biscaynes and Brookwood wagons, and 155,700 Bel Airs and Townsman wagons. The 1969 Impala and other full-sized Chevrolets were restyled with crisper body lines and front bumpers that wrapped around the grille and ventless front windows were new on all models. [24] SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. Steering wheels and instrument panels were color-keyed to interior colors, as opposed to the matte black used in 19711972. The 1972 model has a grille which extended below the bumper. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-sized model through the mid-1980s. There was speculation that GM would discontinue the Impala in 2018 due to declining sales of American full-size sedans, in order to make room for more production of crossover SUVs. After four years of growing progressively more boxy, the 1965 models featured more rounded sides. The rooflines of the Impala coupes were also revised. [32] The new downsized Impalas were shorter in length, taller and narrower than before. The 1960 Impala models reinstated three round taillights on each side, and a white band running along the rear fenders. Chevrolet did not offer ACRS in 1974; however it was offered in Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac models that year as an option and did save lives. A High Energy Ignition (HEI) system was officially introduced in 1975, although it was installed on some 1974 cars as a clandestine option. The Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was offered for the first time. The entire B-body line, consisting of the Chevrolet Caprice, Impala SS, and Buick Roadmaster, as well as the related D-Body Fleetwood, was discontinued, as GM wanted more assembly lines to be able to produce more profitable SUVs. It was rarely ordered. Plush new interiors also helped attract buyers. For fleet buyers, Chevrolet offered a lower priced Impala "S" model that deleted some of the standard model's luxury features, such as radial tires, sound insulation and trunk light. Keyless starts, rear camera view, and MyLink became standard on all three levels trims, as the LS trim deletes the 4.2 inch display and AM/FM radio features. The 5.3L (325 cu in) V8 (with Displacement on Demand, called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produced 303hp (226kW). [citation needed] GM made some minor structural enhancements to the Impala, beginning in December 2009; models produced after that received a "Good" in the IIHS frontal offset crash test. The black units continued to receive semi-gloss door moldings and wheel-well trim whereas the other color offerings received those items in full gloss. Out of an eligible 1,342,414 cars there were 55,454 L35/396 cars built in production. This two-door hardtop featured the same formal roofline as the Caprice Coupe. 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. Two-speed Powerglide, as well as 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. [7], The 1970 Impala got a minor facelift featuring a more conventional bumper under the grill replacing the wrap-around unit used in 1969 and new triple vertical taillights. It was more of a bucket seat, center console, badging and wheel cover identifier. Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Chevrolet Impala. Chevrolet built the last Impala on February 27, 2020. [22] along with the small-block 283 fitted with a two barrel carburetor. The option would prove so popular that the Caprice would become its own series in 1966. Chevy had realized that car-buyers were pining for more and more power in sportier car models, and answered by making a sports version of its full size models. The front end was also freshened as in previous years, with a new grille and headlight bezels, a new header panel, and a bumper with a drop down center section. The Impala again was offered as a police vehicle in the ninth generation form. You may not have a true SS, just badges put on, that was popular also at the time. The 9C3 was comparably equipped to the 9C1, but the ability to add other convenience options and more paint and interior choices set the 9C3 apart. The base model came equipped with cloth bench seats, steel wheels, the 180 horsepower (134kW) 3.4 liter (204 cu in) LA1 V6, and a 3-gauge instrument cluster. For 1964, the Impala was restyled to a more rounded, softer look. The Chevrolet Impala (/mpl, -pl/) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. Like everybody has echo'd Chevrolet never kept track of the various combinations on the cars. The 9C1 and 9C3 also had the option of having the spoiler seen on the LT and LTZ until being replaced by the spoiler that is on the SS in 2009. Output of full-sized Chevrolets dropped sharply for the 1970 calendar year, below the million mark, partly as a result of a 65-day strike in the fall of 1970 - but that strike affected the production of early 1971 models. The 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 engine was optional in some years. The SS badge was to become Chevrolet's signature of performance on many models, though it often has been an appearance package only. Pistons were made from forged aluminum. The primary difference between the LT1 in the Impala and the LT1 that was in the Corvette and Camaro was that the Impala engine was fitted with cast-iron cylinder heads instead of aluminum ones, and a camshaft that was designed more for low-end torque than high-end horsepower. [98][99] The final Chevrolet Impala was built at the Detroit/Hamtramck assembly plant on February 27, 2020. Engine choice was similar to 1962, with the small-block 283cuin (4.6L) and 327cuin (5.4L) V8s most popular. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. This was a special package created for drag racers and NASCAR and included a 427 with aluminum body parts and a cowl-induction air intake system. Topping the list was the big 427, rated at 385 or 425 horsepower. The new 396 cubic-inch engine was available as a 325-horsepower version with 10.25:1 compression ratio with a hydraulic-lifter camshaft, or a high-performance version . The Impala SS did not get the 9C1's external oil-to-air engine oil cooler, nor were all the body mounts secured (the standard Caprice and Impala SS were assembled at the factory with the front three body mounts missing one of the rubber cushions, while the 9C1 was assembled with all rubber cushions in place). I did find one on the net, but only one. . Sport coupe models of the car received the newly fashionable semi-fastback roofline, and the instrument panel was completely redesigned as well. Impalas (including the Super Sport models, surprisingly) were also available with six-cylinder engines, though relatively few customers chose this option. Located in Rosewell, Ohio, this 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS is available here on eBay, the current bid of $8,300, reserve not yet met. Two-range Powerglide, as well as Synchro-Mesh 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. Optional features for the 2014 model included "full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera and rear-park assist".[83]. [10] When the 10th generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year the 9th generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. The new 396 was available as a 325-horsepower version with 10.25 to 1 compression ratio and hydraulic lifters or a high-performance version with 11 to 1 compression ratio, solid lifters and 425 horsepower. Its sales success prompted Chevrolet to make the V8-only Caprice a full series for 1966. Power front disc brakes were standard on the Impala Custom coupe and optional on all other models. The TH 350 was a later entry in a couple of years, not so beefy but very adequate for the sbc. The new rear bumper housed triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. in 66 the 375HP 396 and the 425HP 427 got a new solid lifter cam with more lift than the 65 solid cam. Classic Industries offers a wide selection of 1965 Chevrolet Impala parts, including 1965 Chevrolet Impala interior parts and soft trim, 1965 Chevrolet Impala exterior sheet metal, 1965 Chevrolet Impala moldings, 1965 Chevrolet Impala emblems, 1965 Chevrolet Impala weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation.Displaying 61-120 of 327 Products. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States. After the boom in sales of the 1965 Impala (239,500), the Chevrole t Impala for 1966 saw a surprising drop in sales (more than 50-percent to just 119,314). During the Third Quarter of 2018 three new colors, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, and Graphite Metallic, were introduced. As it stands, you'll regularly still find the early '60s Impala SS with an original 409 in it. Available trims were once again LS, LT, and LTZ. [13] The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Limited Riviera, Oldsmobile Starfire 98, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala. This "halo" model also featured the "spinner" wheel covers from the Impala SS, with the "SS" logo centers replaced by a Chevrolet "bowtie" emblem. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Impala SS was fitted with a standard 3.08 gear. Does anyone know how many 1965 Impala SS 396 were produced with a Muncie 4-Speed manual transmission? . Chevrolet promoted the cars' Wide-Stance design, adhesively bonded windshield, and improved full-coil suspension. 217. Full-sized cars could have a 250-cubic-inch six, a 307-cubic-inch V-8, either of a pair of 327s of 250 or 275 horsepower, or a 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V-8. At mid-year 1965, Chevy decided to try the "luxury Impala" idea and added a $200 Caprice option for the Super Sport Sedan which included a more luxurious interior, special trim and a more heavy-duty frame. Powerglide remained optionally available for six-cylinder cars until the 1973 models. Impalas again featured premium interior appointments, plusher seats could be done by the dealerships on customer request. [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. The 1955 Chevrolet V8 revised everyones idea of what a production engine can do. The similar 1970 Impala got a minor facelift featuring a more conventional under the grille bumper replacing the wrap-around unit used in 1969 along with new triple vertical taillights in the rear bumper. The three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was limited to the 396 and 390-horsepower version of the 427 V-8. The convertible was moved upmarket to the Caprice Classic series. The Impala emblems on rear sail panels as well as the rear decklid badge on LS models were deleted. A total of only 2828 409 engines were produced and installed in 1965 full size Chevys, making this car a member of a very special group of Chevrolets. For its debut in 1958 the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. Eventually the TH 350 became the guts for the 700R4. The LS was the base model. Flattened tailfins protruded outward, rather than upward. of torque at 2,000 rpm. I have been looking in the midwest for years and have not found a twin. None of these cars had the name "Impala" anywhere on the body or interior, and Chevrolet often marketed them as the "Chevrolet SS427," sans the "Impala" name. The steering wheel rim got a soft-feel grip, and replaced the "Impala" badge with generic "Chevrolet". Powertrains consisted of mostly V8 engines. The 396 was first introduced on 02/15/65, so the casting date should be after this date for either the 325 or 425 engines. The Callaway Impala SS from 1996 is still one of the most powerful Chevy vehicles in history. A two-tone instrument panel put gauges in a recessed area ahead of the driver. The 19651970 GM B platform is the fourth best selling automobile platform in history after the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Model T and the Lada Riva. A new Luxury Edition package featuring leather seating, folding rear seat, and rear spoiler was offered on the LT. [47] To commemorate Chevrolet's long relationship with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 race, a limited edition (4,088 produced) Impala Indy SS was offered in 2004, featuring black grille with gold Chevrolet bowtie emblem that would be carried over to all Impala models in 2005, various Indy logos on the exterior and interior, 17-inch chrome wheels, gauge cluster package, and more. The 2012 NASCAR season marked the end of use of the Impala nameplate on stock cars. Only about 400 Super Sports had a six-cylinder engine from 1967 to 1968, 390hp (291kW; 395PS) in 1969, or L72 (425hp (317kW; 431PS)) from 1968 to 1969. Unlike the earlier Impalas built on a B-body, this one was front-wheel drive and was available with a choice of two engines, the ever-enduring 3.8L V6 engine, and the slightly smaller 3.4L V6 engine. 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 famous Chevrolet small-block and big-block V8s. A Bose Premium Audio System was now part of the Luxury Edition package offered on LT models. [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 Chevrolet Impala ( / mpl, - pl /) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. 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. Today's Impala, introduced as a 2014 model, was a substantial upgrade from the previous generation. Up to then, the Caprice 9C1 and Impala 9C1 was offered simultaneously. Make no mistake, this engine was tuned for performance and speed. The 1970 Impala was one of three remaining Chevrolet convertibles, with only 9,562 were built. I have a 65 Impala SS Convertable,300 HP 327 with A/C. Cloth-and-vinyl upholstery was standard in most closed body styles, but all-vinyl upholstery was a new option at extra-cost in several colors on all sedan and coupe body styles (heretofore all-vinyl trim was offered as an option on the Sport Coupe and Sport Sedan hardtop body styles in "black" only since 1963), and remained standard equipment on convertible and station wagon models, again in several colors. The CD player was now only offered as standard equipment on the LTZ, but available as an option on other trims as part of the Technology package. Chevrolet also gave the Impala SS some unique features not offered on other Impalas. The L72 "427 Turbo-Jet" engine was once again returned to the option list, a solid-lifter V8 rated at 425hp (317kW). Special SS427 badging, inside and out, was the rule, but few were sold, since muscle car enthusiasts were seeking big-block intermediates, such as the Chevelle SS396 and Plymouth Road Runner. With young car fans, Chevy was "USA 1" and used full size Fords were 'uncool'. From 2006 to 2011, the Impala 9C1 and 9C3 models used the 3.9L (237 cu in) V6 paired to the heavy duty 4T65E-HD transmission and had standard dual exhaust. The 3.5 and 3.9L engines were dropped in favor of a single, 3.6L LFX that delivers 302hp (225kW) and 262lbft (355Nm) of torque. In terms of sales, there obviously wasnt much competition to the Impala in 1965. The curves were the most pronounced with the 19671968 models. [64] The ninth generation Impala was 200.4in (5,090mm) long, 58.7in (1,491mm) high, and 72.9in (1,852mm) wide with a drag coefficient of 0.33. [46] Based on the Lumina's W-body platform, it was built at Oshawa Car Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The Impala Super Sport became its own series this year instead of an options package. 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. The 9C1 was a base model with a stronger suspension and the 3.8 liter (231 cu in) V6 engine. The 1969 model year Impala production topped Caprice production by 611,000 units. However, the sales high reached in the year would drop tremendously in the years to come, particularly for the sporty SS models. For more about the Chevrolet Impala, browse our . All V8 engines were now available with the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission for the first time though the two-speed Powerglide was still offered with the 327 and 350 V8s. This Impala mostly sold to fleet operators, with private buyers accounting for a quarter of sales.[63]. The Chevy Impala has been around since the late '50s, and it's still a popular car with a dedicated fanbase. No other series included a convertible. The SS had standard leather-appointed seats and XM Satellite Radio, with XM being optional on LS, LT, and LTZ trims. The 1971 redesigned B-body would be the largest car ever offered by Chevrolet. In 1965, you could get an Impala with just about any motor that Chevy made. The Impala was actually marketed as a classy car for the working man. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The 2-door hardtop model (dubbed the "Sport Coupe") was discontinued after 1975, leaving redesigned Custom Coupe, with its wide "B" pillar and fixed rear window, the only 2-door Impala available in 1976. [70] Production ended in May 2016. The changes in the automobile marketplace resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala for the 1977 model year to meet changing demands. In 1964, the Impala SS earned its own model designation, and by 1965 production numbers ballooned to 243,114 Impala SS's built. Automatic transmission options included the two-speed Powerglide on 250 6s and 350 V8s, and three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was available with all engines. The 1969 Impala and other full-sized Chevrolets got new slab-sided bodies with a small "upsweep" at the rear quarter window, giving them a more formal appearance. The 2006 Impala was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. The hardtop Sport Coupe got a new notchback roofline, replacing the "fastback" C-pillar from 1967 to 1968. 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 new look was a success: The 1965 Impala was the most popular Super Sport ever, with more than 237,000 cars sold. Like the 1968s, the Z24 could be ordered on the Impala convertible, Sport Coupe, or Custom Coupe. Radios (centrally mounted) and heaters were locally sourced and wipers parked in the center of the windscreen. As a result, Impala owners launched a class action lawsuit in July 2011 against General Motors. The transmission was the 4L60E, which was an electronically controlled version of the previously hydraulically controlled 4L60. Over the decades the system proved durable and successfully protected front passengers in front-end collisions. Cars equipped with this option got full-length door glass minus the vent windows. The SS trim line was discontinued after 2009, leaving the LTZ as the top-of-the-line model for 2010. They were all four-door sedans painted in a special green-gold color. The Jet Black/Brownstone interior color scheme was dropped. There were four new exterior colorsPrecisions Red, Imperial Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red, and Red Jewel Tintcoat, as well as a Regency-outfitted "Impala RSS". 1965 Super Sport exteriors differed only slightly from regular Impalas. Automatic transmission buyers were given the option of the newly introduced three-range Turbo Hydra-Matic for the newly introduced Mark IV big-block engine, displacing 396 cubic inches. Z24-optioned cars included "SS427" emblems to replace the "Impala Super Sport" badges, a special layered "pancake" hood, and three "gills" mounted on the front fender aft of the wheel well la Corvette Stingray. Collector's Auto Supply specializes in restoration car parts for vintage and classic cars and trucks. Another addition was the "SURV MODE" switch that replaced the fog light switch found on the LS. (According to the Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975 by Ron Kowalke, which you really should read, if you add up all of General Motors's B platform cars built between 1965 and 1970 the. * 1965-70 Impalas were nearly as popular in HS parking lots as mid size cars.