Unlike all other years, the 1961 Super Sport package was available on any Impala, including sedans and station wagons (the sales brochure shows a 4-door hardtop Sport Sedan with the SS package). the 375HP in 65 had a hydraulic lifter cam. [94] However, GM CEO Mary Barra later said that unlike Ford and FCA, GM had no plans to exit the sedan market,[95] and at the time stated that the Impala would continue in production as a way to fill the void left by the planned departure of the Ford Taurus in 2019. 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. The old 409-cubic-inch (6.7L) "W" engine was discontinued early in the 1965 model year, so early-production '65s got the 409, available only in four-barrel 340 and 400 horsepower options. Standard features now included lap belts front and rear, reverse lamps, day/night rearview mirror, and a padded dashboard. I did find one on the net, but only one. An optional factory tachometer was built into the dashboard, just above the steering wheel. 1972 saw the last Impala convertible; it sold 6,456 units, placing fourth with just under 9 percent of the market, right behind the Corvette's 6,508 units sold, ahead of the Mustang's 6,401 units sold. They used a version of the 1965 Impala dash panel until 1969. LT, LTZ, and Police; Active Fuel Management. 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. The formal Custom Coupe, previously a Caprice exclusive, became available as an Impala. It, as well as the other downsized B-body sedans, went on sale in late September 1976. The TH 350 was a later entry in a couple of years, not so beefy but very adequate for the sbc. The Impala was the #2-selling convertible in the U.S. in 1966, with 38,000 sold. Leather upholstery was standard on LTZ models and optional on LT models. The Super Sport's blackout rear trim strip below the triple taillights was also used, with the "Impala SS" emblem replaced by a large "Caprice by Chevrolet" badge. 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. The Impala was available in two trim levels from 2000 to 2003. The unique VIN number would stick all the way through 1967, with V8 models designated with a 166 prefix and regular Impalas designated with a 164 prefix in the VIN. [32] The new downsized Impalas were shorter in length, taller and narrower than before. For 1974 the Custom Coupe was no longer a hardtop, with large fixed rear quarter glass and a thick B-pillar. The 1966 Impala was a mild restyle of the 1965, featuring a new instrument panel, grille, wheel covers (except for SS models), and rectangular taillights that wrapped around to the side of the quarter panels. The Turboglide was also discontinued,[23] leaving the Powerglide as the only automatic transmission available. In addition to the "OnStar/Connections Plan" being rebranded as the "Guidance Plan", the 2016 Impala's option packages were rebranded: The 2017 model year Impala only saw minor changes, with the top-of-the-line LTZ trim rebrand as the Premier trim and Pepperdust Metallic introduced as a new color option. 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, Seventh generation (Impala SS, 19941996). 1965 Chevrolet Impala Leather. The Caprice model was revised with a new front end with a swept back style header panel with recessed headlight buckets, a new hood, and new fenders. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States. Seven versions of the 283-cuin and 348-cuin V8s were offered: the carbureted Turbo-Fire 283cuin \could have either 170 or 230hp (130 or 170kW). Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Chevrolet Impala. The design was similar to the other full-size cars, except that a new formal-top roofline treatment was available. From 2013 to 2017, Chevrolet drivers began driving the Holden VF Commodore SSV based Chevrolet SS in Sprint Cup until the Chevrolet SS was discontinued after 2017. The build date of your car should then be sometime between mid February and the end of the `65 model year run. Impala totals for 1969 included 768,000 produced with V-8 engines and 8,700 with six-cylinders. Starting for the 1962 model year, the Impala SS was an appearance package limited to hardtop coupe and convertible coupe models, available with all engines in the Impala series starting with the base 235cuin (3.9L), 135hp (101kW; 137PS) inline-6 through 1967, though the big-block engines and heavy-duty parts could still be ordered. Chevrolet built the last Impala on February 27, 2020. Sport Coupe models featured a "bubbleback" roof line style for 1961, and a unique model, the 2-door pillared sedan, was available for 1961 only. Instead, the Police Sedan used the original center caps or the older style wheel covers which were carried over from the 8th generation model. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North America. Out of an eligible 1,342,414 cars there were 55,454 L35/396 cars built in production. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. Now in person and in print I have seen quite a few 409 65 impala hardtops. Sport Coupes featured a shortened roof line and wrap-over back window. The Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne. Cheers! Shop now. It offered heated leather seats, an AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 capability (six-disc optional), SiriusXM, a Bose eight-speaker premium sound system, a power sunroof, security system, and OnStar. *** This manufacturer is now publishing only quarterly numbers for this market. Chevrolet's full-size 1965 model was curvier and larger than its counterparts of 1963-1964. 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. Chevrolet also offered Nova and Vega Spirit of America versions as well. 497. The buyer of a new 1965 Impala had a choice of 10 engines ranging from the standard 230-cu.in., 140hp straight-six all the way to the tire-shredding 425hp, 396-cu.in. big-block V-8. 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 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. The 1958 Chevrolet models were longer, lower, and wider than their predecessors. I did find one on the net,. Super Sport (SS) models featured that panel in a special engine-turned aluminum, which was also used to fill the side moldings, making the SS more distinctive in appearance. The fog lamps seen on the LT, LTZ, and SS were optional in 2008 & stayed as an option until 2012. Most engine offerings were carryover from 1966 including the base 250 cubic-inch Turbo Thrift 6 (155 horsepower) and 283 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V-8 (195 horsepower), and optional 275-horsepower 327 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V-8 and 325-horsepower 396 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V-8, with a 385-horsepower 427 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V-8 now the top offering as the high-performance 425-horsepower version of the 427 offered in 1966 was not listed in the 1967 specifications. A contoured hooded instrument panel held deep-set gauges. 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. No changes were made to the exterior design until 1977 when the body became shorter and slightly narrower. There were four new exterior colorsPrecisions Red, Imperial Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red, and Red Jewel Tintcoat, as well as a Regency-outfitted "Impala RSS". High Perf." The SS model used the Generation IV small-block V8, the first to do so in a front-wheel-drive Chevrolet, and the first V8 in a Chevrolet sedan since the 1996 Caprice. Inside, the car came with a central console with cup holders (1994 and 1995 models) and a storage compartment, leather seats embroidered with the Impala SS logo, and a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel. [citation needed], Another potential safety hazard, affecting Impalas of model years 2007 and 2008, is premature rear tire wear caused by defective rear suspension components. Relative to the previous year models, the new Impala SS differed little from the regular Impala models. Sales for the Impala 9C1 and 9C3 were strong with law enforcement and they were especially popular with large city fleets such as the NYPD and Philadelphia Police Department. The Impala block lettering on each front fender was replaced with "Caprice" script. After the tenth generation Impala was introduced, the ninth generation Impala 9C1 and 9C3 remained in production as the Impala Limited and had a "Limited" badge on the trunk. 253. Impalas had three taillights each side, while lesser models had two and wagons just one. [63][78] All trim levels are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with sport and manual shifting modes. The two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission was still available with the 250 six-cylinder and 307 or 327 V-8s, but the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic could be ordered with all V-8 engines on the Impala Sport Sedan and Custom coupe. The Super Sport was known as Regular Production Option (RPO) Z03, from 1962 to 1963, and again in 1968. The L72 was only available with a manual transmission. The Graphite Metallic color was discontinued. Hardtops had a slightly shorter greenhouse and longer rear deck. The Impala was also used to represent Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series. The 19771979 coupes sported a double bent tempered rear window similar to what was later used for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aerocoupe. The two-speed Powerglide was exclusively offered with the six-cylinder engine as well as the 283 and 327-cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8s. This was Regular Production Option Z24, marketed as the SS 427. 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. I have been looking in the midwest for years and have not found a twin. It was successful and would be continued through 1976. Automatic transmission options included the two-speed Powerglide on 250 6s and 350 V8s, and three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was available with all engines. A tire-pressure-monitoring system, cruise control and a CD player were standard on all models, and a factory spoiler was an available option. 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. [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 Hammtramck Assembly plant in Michigan, where the Impala and other full-size GM cars were built, is being converted for production. [41] The LS came factory-equipped with cloth bucket seats upgradeable to leather with center console and floor shift, color-keyed "Impala" door scripts and trunk badge, anti-lock brakes, traction control system, keyless remote entry, integrated foglamps, aluminum wheels upgradeable to alloy wheels, rear spoiler (optional on the base models), 4-gauge instrument cluster (with tachometer), and the larger 200 horsepower (149kW) 3.8 liter (231 cu in) L36 V6. The LS trim was discontinued after the 2019 model year. Thanks to local_sheriff for the tip! 1965 marked the introduction of the redesigned fourth-generation Impalas. One ACRS-equipped Impala was preserved and remains a witness to the ability of an American automaker to design life saving safety systems into cars without a government mandate. For 2015, 4G LTE was added to OnStar as an optional feature[84] HD Radio was no longer offered starting with the 2015 model year. The sleeker, more classic design that arrived in 1965 boosted the Impala over the 1-million-units-per-year hurdle, a record for a single car line. 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. From 1964 through 1967, the Super Sport was a separate model, with its own VIN prefix (for example in 1965-67 cars, 164 was the prefix for a regular Impala with a V8 engine, 166 or 168 were used in 1966-68 for a V8-equipped Impala SS). 2016 models also came equipped with a new 800 cold-cranking amps battery, replacing the 900 CCA. A special 427cuin (7.0L) version of the 409cuin (6.7L) engine was used in the 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, ordered under Chevrolet Regular Production Option (RPO) Z11. In 1995, Dark Cherry Metallic and Dark Grey Green were added as exterior color options, and the body paneling on the rear quarter panel was altered to reflect the cosmetic effect formerly achieved by a window insert. The 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 engine was optional in some years. 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). 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. 42 watching. Chevrolet claimed that the new frame offered increased torsional rigidity[12] and allowed for a lower placement of the passenger compartment. Curb weights rose more than 125 lbs. Each trim level includes a generous amount of standard equipment: LS Includes: 2.5L EcoTec Inline Four-Cylinder (I4) gasoline engine, six-speed automatic transmission, Eighteen-inch (18") black-painted steel wheels with full plastic wheel covers, 4.2-inch (4.2") color LCD radio with Bluetooth (2014-2017 models), eight-inch (8.0") Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system (2018-2019 models), 100-watt six-speaker audio system, keyless entry, premium cloth seating surfaces (2014-2017 models), premium cloth seating surfaces with leatherette trim (2018-2019 models), power-adjustable front driver's bucket seat, OnStar with 4G LTE Wi Fi capabilities (2015-2019 models), leather-wrapped steering wheel, split-folding rear bench seat, color-keyed exterior door handles, and black side mirrors. Engine choice was similar to 1962, with the small-block 283cuin (4.6L) and 327cuin (5.4L) V8s most popular. [24] SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. For the 2011 model year, Impala returned in LS, LT, and LTZ trims. The 1965 Chevy Impala was the best-selling series, with 803,400 sales and the Super Sport series accounted for another 243,100 units. 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. 4 Link, 12 bolt posi, mildly built 350, tubular upper and lower control arms, 4" drop, very nice paint, extremely clean all they way around. [105] and a "Good" score for side impacts. No other series included a convertible. 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. All models came equipped with power windows, door locks, and mirrors. Impala overwhelmed the sales charts, as it had for years. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965. During that time both versions were sold in the United States and Canada. [22] along with the small-block 283 fitted with a two barrel carburetor. New this year was the big-block 396 cubic-inch Turbo-Jet. And while sales of the Impala line as a whole remained relatively high, the Impala suffered the worst fate as its production was cut by more than 50 percent. 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. The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X". It was the last retail Impala to be offered with optional bench seat and column shift transmission. [9] As of February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked No. Oldsmobile's 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 diesel engine also was available. Six-passenger seating was only available as an option on the LS and LT models. The 1970 Impala was one of three remaining Chevrolet convertibles, with only 9,562 were built. The four-speed automatic transmission is also deleted in favor of a six-speed automatic. Beginning in 1972, all engines were designed to run on unleaded gasoline. Unveiled in October 2013 by General Motors CEO Dan Akerson, the Bi-Fuel Impala would be offered to both fleet customers and retail. The downside was the price; the 283 Fuelie was $484 versus $162 for the high-horsepower 348 with three deuces. The Beach Boys produced a hit single, "409", referring to the Chevrolet, which became an iconic song for these cars. over 1964 for most models. Chevrolet sold around 710,900 examples of their Impala in 1968, making it their most popular and top-selling full-size vehicle. 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. This would prove a good idea as sales of the SS would also reach all-time highs. 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. Side-curtain airbags are standard for front and rear rows; side torso airbags previously unavailable became standard on all trim levels beginning with the 2009 model year. 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. No. The 1969 model year Impala production topped Caprice production by 611,000 units. Ventless front windows were used on all models. 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 best-selling body style was the formal-roof Custom Coupe. For 1958 GM was promoting their 50th year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. [112], Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines awarded the Impala the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Fleet Car of the Year. The 1968 model was facelifted with a new front end. Visit our online store to see all we have to offer for 1965 Impala Parts restoration parts. The Sport Sedan featured a new, creased roof line. Unlike the previous two years, the 1969s finally got "Impala" script on the front fenders and interior. The 1965 Impala SS came standard with the sporty SS hubcaps. It also offered preparation for a criminal cage to be installed between the front and rear seats. The new Caprice Custom Sedan package could be added to the Sport Sedan for an additional cost of around $200. Those that did got a new 250 CID engine, replacing the 230 CID motor used as the base the year before. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, and when the key was removed, the steering wheel and shift lever were locked. Engine choices included the inline six-cylinder as well as the small-block and big-block V8s. Another difference was that the block casting for the Impala LT1 had two-bolt main bearing caps while the casting used for the Corvette LT1 had four-bolt main bearing caps. Interest in all size rag tops had dwindled. Sales of the 1966 Impala SS dropped by more than 50% to around 117,000 units; this was mainly due to the sport/performance car market switching from full-sized models to intermediates (including Chevrolet's own Chevelle SS396 and Pontiac GTO), along with the emerging market for the even smaller pony car market created by the Ford Mustang in 1964 that Chevrolet would respond to with the Camaro for 1967. [42] Options available on all models included a sunroof, OnStar system, Driver Information Center with built-in HomeLink system, heated power front seats, and 16inch 1990s SS-inspired wheels. The CNG tank is placed in the trunk. i think its high, but worth a look. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. [106], In September 2009, a local news station's investigative team in Rhode Island discovered that GM's fleet customers who purchased the 20062009 Impala were able to order them with the side-curtain airbags deleted for a savings of $175 per vehicle. The hardtop Sport Coupe continued to be offered; it was a smoothly sloped semi-fastback reminiscent of the 1961 "bubbletop" styling. The SS's has special interior for the SS production only. The new full-size Chevrolets featured dramatically rounded sides, and an all-new front end with new hood contours, curved, frameless side glass (for pillarless models), and sharper angled windshield with newly reshaped vent windows. A new "coved" instrument panel included simple indicator lights for hot and cold engine conditions. Optional were a 283cuin with 290hp (220kW) and 348cuin (5.7L) V8 up to 335hp (250kW). [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. The standard engine was an I6, while the base V8 was the carryover 283cuin (4.6L), at 185hp (138kW). The 1965 Impala was all new, while the 1967 and 1969 models featured new bodies on the same redesigned perimeter frame introduced on the 1965 models. #1 I think we all know that there were not very many 65 impalas made with the 409 due to the 409 being only available in the early to mid year cars before it was no longer available ultimately being replaced by the 396ci big block motor being introduced in 1965. As with previous years, Impalas featured more chrome trim inside and out, with pleated tufted upholstery and door panels plus simulated walnut trim on the lower instrument panel. A Bose Premium Audio System was now part of the Luxury Edition package offered on LT models. [88], The 2019 model year Impala only saw minor changes.
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