Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Impala |
SubModel: | SS396 |
Type: | Hardtop |
Trim: | Bucket Seats |
Year: | 1967 |
Mileage: | 50,005 |
VIN: | 168877J205258 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | 396ci/325hp |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | White |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Thomaston, Maine, United States |
This is not my car but I am selling for a friend who does not do eBay. Let me say that I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information.
As to myself, I am a (67) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback that is 100% after (1,170) transactions. Many of my transactions have been muscle cars, which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland, Australia and the Netherlands. My reputation for honesty is well known amongst muscle car lovers.
Here is a little history on the Chevrolet Impala:
TheChevrolet Impala is afull-size carbuilt byChevroletformodel years1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to present. The Chevrolet Impala derived its name from the Africanantelope of the same name. The Impala was Chevrolet's most expensive passenger model through 1965, and had become the best-selling automobile in the United States.
In 1961, the ImpalaSS(Super Sport) was introduced to the market. The SS badge was to become Chevrolet's signature of performance on many models, though it often has been an appearance package only.
The 1967 Impala SS was less decorated than other Impalas; Super Sports had black grille accents and black-accented body-side and rear fender moldings. Lesser models leaned more toward brightwork inside and out. Buyers could choose either vinyl bucket seats with a center console, or a Strato-Bench seat with a fold-down center armrest. Standard wheel covers were the same as the optional full covers on other big Chevrolets, but the centers featured the "SS" logo surrounded by tri-color ring of red, white and blue. "Chevrolet" and "Impala" callouts on the body were all replaced by attractive "Impala SS" badges.
The 1965-1970GM B platformis the fourth bestselling automobile platform in history after theVolkswagen Beetle,Ford Model Tand theLada Riva.
Check out the video of this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS396 here;
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Haggerty Values NADA Classics Values
1 Concours $42,800 $42,770
2 Excellent $31,100 $25,740
3 Good $20,500 $10,985
4 Fair $14,000 $3,115
1967 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers:
575,600 1967 Chevrolet Impalas were produced;
76,055 1967 Impala SS V8 cars were produced;
66,510 1967 Impala SS V8 hardtops were produced;
9,545 1967 Impala SS V8 convertibles were produced;
The following is simply my own extrapolation figure and should not be used as an accurate number.
Extrapolation by numbers:
13.2% of all 1967 Chevrolet Impalas were produced as SS cars with V8 engines.
11.5% of all 1967 Chevrolet Impalas were produced as SS hardtop cars with V8 engines.
Here are a few neat facts regarding this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS396:
· Real 1967 Impala SS396;
· Matching numbers throughout;
· Mostly rust free original body panels, floors, trunk, rocker panels, frame rails;
· Recent repaint to 1967 Impala Nantucket Blue;
· Original VIN decoded;
· Original Trim Tag Decoded;
· VIN Number on Block;
· VIN Number on Automatic Transmission.
Here are a few items that were changed on this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS396:
· New Exhaust System;
· New Radiator (Have Original);
· New Radiator Cap;
· New Thermostat;
· New Rear Seat Upholstery;
· New Package Tray;
· New Carburetor (Have Original);
· New Air Cleaner (Have Original);
· New Manual Choke;
· New Starter (Have Original);
· New Alternator (Have Original);
· New Flywheel;
· New Battery;
· New Plugs;
· New Plug Wires;
· New Oil;
· New Oil Filter;
· New Antifreeze;
· Checked Transmission Fluid (Still Fine).
Pretty much an original car, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS396 is a completely numbers matching big block. It is powered by the desirable 396ci/325hp original engine backed up with the original automatic transmission. Putting the rubber to the road is the original 12-bolt rear axle with a 2.73:1 ratio.
This is a wonderful specimen of a very original 1967 Impala SS big block. It has all the good stuff you want and expect when purchasing a classic car. Like, all original drivetrain, original intake, original carburetor, original air cleaner, original distributor, original cylinder heads, original exhaust manifolds, original alternator, original starter, original body panels, original SS hubcaps and more.
The car starts, runs and drives very well with a solid suspension. It has a front sway bar and feels very firm and solid going down the road like I expect it did back in 1967.
This '67 Impala SS was just repainted, by a local body shop, with a change of color from the not so nice Butternut Yellow to what I feel is an improvement to Nantucket Blue. As money was a consideration, the paint selected was not the best and after cleaning and priming the body, the car was repainted. The paint is not concourse and does have blotchy issues you can notice up close. Look at the before and after photos and it is a tremendous improvement.
This is a wicked nice original '67 Big Block Impala SS396 and I urge any perspective buyer to look at all of the information, photos and the video and decide for themselves whether this is what they want and need. Ask any and all questions prior to the close of the auction that you feel will help you decide.
For all of you numbers people like me, immerse yourself in the following:
VIN Number: 168877 J 205258
VIN Number Decode:
1 Chevrolet
68 Impala SS 8-Cylinder
87 2-Door Sport Coupe
7 1967
J Janesville, WI Assembly Plant
205258 Sequence Number
Trim Tag:
02B
ST 67-16887 JAN- 5596 BODY
TR 895-B Y-Y PAINT
W 2ZR
5Y
Trim Tag Decode:
02B
02 February 1967
B 2nd Week of February 1967
67-16887
67 1967
16887 2-Door Sport Coupe Impala SS V-8
JAN Janesville, WI Assembly Plant
5596 Assembly Plant Code
895-B
895 Parchment Interior
B Bucket Seats
Y-Y Butternut Yellow Upper and Lower paint
1W Tinted Windshield
2Z Turbo Hydramatic 400 Transmission
2R Rear Seat Speaker
5Y Deluxe Seat Belts
Important Casting Numbers and Stampings:
Original 396 Block; Casting Number: 3902406 1967 Impala 396ci/325hp 2-Bolt Main
Original 396 Block; Stampings: T0124IV 7J205258
T Tonawanda Assembly Plant
01 January 1967 Assembly Date
24 24th Day of January 1967 Assembly Date
IV 1967 396ci/325hp Engine with a Turbo Hydramatic 400 Transmission
7 1967
J Janesville, WI Assembly Assembly Plant
205258 Sequence Number
Original 12-Bolt Rear Axle; 3894860NF 1967 12-Bolt Axle
EP 3-Speed Automatic 2.73:1 ratio;
02 February 1967
20 20th Day of February 1967
G Detroit Gear Plant
Original Cylinder Heads; 3909802
Driver's Side:
3909802 1967 396ci/325hp
A January 1967
16 16th Day of January 1967
7 1967
Passenger's Side
3909802 1967 396ci/325hp
A January 1967
16 156h Day of January 1967
7 1967
Original Intake Manifold Casting Number; 3883948 Rochester 4bbl
A January 1967
12 12th Day of January 1967
7 1967
Original Carburetor; 7027200 Rochester 4bbl 1967 Passenger 396ci/325hp Automatic W/O Air
Original Distributor; 1111169 6M28
1111169 1967 396ci/325hp Passenger Car
6 6 1966
M December 1966
28 28th Day of December 1966
Original RH Exhaust Manifold Casting Number; 3884504 1967 396/325 Passenger Car
LH Exhaust Manifold Casting Number; 3892307 1967 396/325 Passenger Car
Believed to be Original as Well but Unable to Get a Photo.
Original Alternator: 1100696 1967 42 amp High Performance
7 1967
A January 1967
30 30th Day of January 1967
Original Turbohydramatic 400: VIN Stamp Driver's Side: It is there but unable to get a Photo.
Metal Tag (Passenger's Side:
403 Saturday February 5, 1967 Assembly Date (Julian Build Date)
CA 67
C Chevrolet
A 396ci Engine
67 1967 Model Year
44771 Production Sequence Number
Original Starter: 1107365 1967 396ci
7 1967
B February 1967
Rims: K-1-8 5 24 AZ Not Original but do Have (4) 14" Rims with Original SS Hub Caps.
K Kelsey Hayes
1 Romulus, MI Assembly Plant
8 1978
5 May 1978
24 May 24, 1978
AZ 15x8" JJ 1978 Corvette Rally Wheels
Exterior: Just repainted Nantucket Blue. The paint is not concourse and does have blotchy issues you can notice up close. Good bumpers, door handles and mirror. Bright work is driver quality. Very good rims and tires. Lights and blinkers are working along with the horn.
Interior: Nice dash, nice instrument panel, newer front seat upholstery, good door panels, newer carpet and good headliner. New rear seat upholstery and new package tray. The following are functional:
· Headlights (one low beam is out but all four high beams work.);
· Tail Lights;
· Overhead Interior Light;
· Blinkers Front, Rear;
· Horn;
· Speedometer.
The heater, wipers, fuel gauge and radio are not working and really unsure why.
Engine: Basically all original. Numbers matching drivetrain. Correct stampings, casting numbers and casting dates. Carburetor, air cleaner, alternator, starter and radiator are all new. I do have all of these original parts that will go with the car when sold. Sounds somewhat noisy but I was told that an additive might quiet it down.
Trunk: Very good with a few small holes that could be easily fixed. There is the original jack assembly. I do have four 14" rims/tires and four SS hubcaps that will go with the car when sold.
Undercarriage: Pretty much original and mostly rust free
ID Photo Documentation: All of the important information that a buyer wants to see is here and decoded for their convenience.
I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after.
WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. ALL INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.
In fairness to all, I am not revealing the reserve price. If you are interested in owning this car, please place a bid TO OWN ONLY AND NOT TO PASS TIME. If it does not make reserve, I may contact the high bidder depending on what the highest amount was on the last bid.
Terms of Sale:
This car is sold "as-is/where is" with absolutely no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. The information I have given is what I believe to be true, but since I haven't owned this particular vehicle since it was new, I do not guarantee any of the information to be 100% accurate. Everyone has different opinions of things, especially automobiles. One man's junk is another man's treasure. My description is done in as accurate a manner as possible in my opinion and based on what I have seen and been told by the current owner. If there is any particular area of this vehicle that is of concern to you, it is understood that you have satisfied yourself enough to make the purchase.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at the close of the auction via Paypal. (If you do not have Paypal let me know through eBay ASAP.) The remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of the auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier's check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, the seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. The buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced.
FYI: There is no Maine title for this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS396 as Maine does not issue titles for vehicles that are more than (15) years old. I have sold cars all over the country as well as Canada, England, Switzerland and Australia and have never had a problem. The car will come with a Bill-of-Sale, the current Maine registration signed over to the new owner and a copy of the Maine law regarding titles which is on a form issued by the Maine Motor Vehicle Department.
Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller.
THANKS FOR READING THIS LENGTHY AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.