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. All 1973 Chevrolet vehicles featured a larger, shock-absorbing front bumper due to new federal mandates which required 5-mile-per-hour (8.0km/h) impact protection. That's actually bigger than the show's described 275-hp V8. The Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation) are full-size automobiles produced by Chevrolet for the 1965 through 1970 model years. Chevrolet Impala Sales Figures | GCBC With young car fans, Chevy was "USA 1" and used full size Fords were 'uncool'. 1968 Chevrolet Impala Series - conceptcarz.com The 1969 Impala SS had no distinctive SS badging inside the car except for an "SS" logo the steering wheel (again, there was no Z03 offered that year). The changes in the automobile marketplace resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala for the 1977 model year to meet changing demands. 1965-66 Chevrolet Impala | Hemmings It, as well as the other downsized B-body sedans, went on sale in late September 1976. 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). 1965 Chevrolet Impala Leather. The 1968 model's front end received a facelift similar to the 1965 model, while rear bumpers held triple "horseshoe" shaped taillights. The Impala Super Sport became its own series this year instead of an options package. In addition to the factory-installed SS package, Chevrolet dealers could add SS trim to any standard Impala without the "mandatory" performance upgrades, and a number of '61s were so equipped. The convertible was moved upmarket to the Caprice Classic series. Along with the restyle came a few changes under the hood. As you can see they are all quite nice, but my personal favorite is Madeira Maroon, What's. 1965 Chevrolet Impala - Oldride Unveiled in October 2013 by General Motors CEO Dan Akerson, the Bi-Fuel Impala would be offered to both fleet customers and retail. Up to then, the Caprice 9C1 and Impala 9C1 was offered simultaneously. No other series included a convertible. Cars equipped with this option got full-length door glass minus the vent windows. Thorax side-impact air bags were standard. Inside, front seat headrests were now standard equipment due to a federal safety mandate and the ignition switch moved from the dashboard to the steering column and doubled as a lock for the steering wheel when the key was removed, a Federal mandate that took effect with the 1970 models but introduced a year earlier on all General Motors cars. [65] A Luxury Edition package was again available on the LT and now also featured leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel mounted audio controls, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. 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. Between 1994 and 1996 the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan. A retuned LT1 5.7-liter (350cuin) small-block V8 was standard on the Impala SS, making 260hp (194kW; 264PS) and 330lbft (447Nm) of torque (retuned from the prototype's 300hp (224kW; 304PS) rating). The Z24 package also included a special hood with fake chrome-plated intake. 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. The (PDG) convenience package, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and trunk cargo net were no longer available. 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. Impala sales, as expected, ranked far above other big Chevrolets with 612,800 Impalas built (6,500 six-cylinder and 606,300 V-8s) compared to 92,000 Caprices, 75,800 Bel Airs and 35,400 Biscaynes, plus another 162,000 station wagons for all series.[8]. Starting in 1980, the inline 6 was replaced by a generic 229 cubic-inch V6 from Chevrolet which was totally different from the 3.8 liter (231 cubic inch) V6 from Buick that was installed in numerous GM models of different divisions. Cheers! Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Cowl Tag Decoding - impalas.org 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. 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. Like all GM "B" bodied cars, Impala got a new power ventilation system that remained on while the ignition was on, and included both large vents in the instrument panel and louvers in the trunk. The RSS included aggressive wheels, front/rear bumper and rocker panel extensions, a spoiler and various interior upgrades. . 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 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. 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. 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 5.3L (325 cu in) V8 (with Displacement on Demand, called Active Fuel Management or AFM) produced 303hp (226kW). Impalas (including the Super Sport models, surprisingly) were also available with six-cylinder engines, though relatively few customers chose this option. 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. [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. A high-rise, two-piece aluminum intake manifold and dual Carter AFB carburetors fed a 13.5:1 compression ratio to produce 430 horsepower (320kW) and 575lbft (780Nm) of torque. 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. In 2007, the Impala began to replace the Monte Carlo on the NASCAR stock car racing circuit; more specifically, on all the scheduled racing events where NASCAR has mandated the use of a car with different (and some new) specifications, better known as the Car of Tomorrow. in 66 the 375HP 396 and the 425HP 427 got a new solid lifter cam with more lift than the 65 solid cam. The new interiors were the most luxurious ever seen in a Chevrolet, and an array of comfort/convenience features. Due to a shortage of the unique five-spoke aluminum wheels, only 6,303 cars were sold. A total of 2,383,504 Chevrolets were built for the year. 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 19771979 coupes sported a double bent tempered rear window similar to what was later used for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aerocoupe. Two-speed Powerglide, as well as 3- and 4-speed manual transmissions were available. I did find one on the net, but only one. The base engine was a 3.5L (214 cu in) V6 producing 211hp (157kW) and 214lbft (290Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The new body styling was more trim and boxy than the 19581960 models. The rear spoiler was an option on base models, and could be deleted from LS models upon buyers request. I am trying to find out if it is possible to determine how many Impalas were made in that category. The 1965 Chevy Impala was the best-selling series, with 803,400 sales and the Super Sport series accounted for another 243,100 units. Chevrolet (USA) Full-Size 7gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog All body style codes in 1964 were four digits, which were changed to five for the 1965 model year. The LT level trim added Entertainment, Convenience, and Leather packages options, while the Premier trim received the top-of-the-line Convenience package. The Impala block lettering on each front fender was replaced with "Caprice" script. All CHEVROLET Impala Models by Year (1966-Present) - autoevolution Police vehicles were upgraded to correct this defect and law enforcement agencies were compensated for expenses incurred for tire replacement, but civilian vehicles were not recalled. Around 1,046,500 Impalas were produced throughout the model year. As a result, Impala owners launched a class action lawsuit in July 2011 against General Motors. A sun and wheel package was available on 1LT models included power sunroof, overhead console with Homelink and 17-inch aluminum wheels. [14] The 1958 model year was the first with dual headlamps. The 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 engine was optional in some years. 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. 2 America in successive years, for Michele Mouton (1985), Bobby Unser (1986) and Walter Rhrl (1987). 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. The 9C1 and 9C3 police models had the standard wood grain for the 2006 model year until 2007 where it was replaced by aluminized interior trim. 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. 3,406. 1965 Super Sport exteriors differed only slightly from regular Impalas. The Australian cars had locally sourced amber flashing rear indicators replacing the clear reversing lenses, as red indicators were illegal. 1962-1965 Chevrolet Impala 1958-1965 Chevrolet Impala Models, Prices, Production 1958 Chevrolet Work on the 1958 Chevrolet began in earnest in mid 1955 at a time when the sales potential of the 1955 cars, themselves a radical departure in many respects from their forebears, wasn't fully apparent. Australian models were assembled in Australia by General Motors-Holden from kits, as this lessened tax on the cars. 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. This followed the NHTSA receiving a complaint from a driver who experienced "inappropriate activation of the emergency braking system", adding it "alleges that the driver assist system inappropriately activated emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a complete stop under what the driver considered to be full braking force". The downside was the price; the 283 Fuelie was $484 versus $162 for the high-horsepower 348 with three deuces. Fuel injection was no longer an option on full-size Chevrolets. Like everybody has echo'd Chevrolet never kept track of the various combinations on the cars. Identifying a 1965 Chevy Impala SS - My Dream Car The 119-inch (3,023mm) wheelbase, inner body shell and framework were carried over from the 1965 model along with the roof lines of pillared four-door sedans and station wagons. For the 2012 model year, the exterior received a slight refresh and 4 trims: a standard Impala, LS, LT, and LTZ. Of the 76,055 Impala SS models built, just 2,124 were ordered with RPO Z24, a special performance package that included RPO F41 heavy-duty suspension and other performance features, RPO L36 (385hp (287kW; 390PS)) Turbo-Jet 427cuin (7.0L) V8, as well as a special trim package that replaced the "Impala SS" badges with large "SS427" emblems on the front grille and rear trim. The 1967 model was redesigned with enhanced Coke bottle styling that featured Corvette-inspired front and rear fender bulges. [57] The new Impala featured new taillights, different from the four-circle style of the previous generation. 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 Z03 Impala SS could be identified by "Impala Super Sport" badges on the front grille, rear fenders and trunk lid. The SS trim line was discontinued after 2009, leaving the LTZ as the top-of-the-line model for 2010. big-block V-8. Instead, the Police Sedan used the original center caps or the older style wheel covers which were carried over from the 8th generation model. The two-speed Powerglide automatic was the only shiftless transmission offered with the 250 6 and 283 V-8, but the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was now available with the 327 V-8 along with the big-block 396 and 427 V-8s. [32] The new downsized Impalas were shorter in length, taller and narrower than before. 1958-1965 Chevrolet full size production numbers - 348-409.com 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 package did include a unique instrument panel and center console between its unique bucket seats. Unlike the later second-generation 427, it was based on the W-series 409 engine, but with a longer 3.65in (93mm) stroke. They used a version of the 1965 Impala dash panel without provision for a radio and installed in a dashboard moulding made of fibreglass, not metal until 1969. Narrow-band 148 whitewall tires were exclusive to the SS. 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. *** This manufacturer is now publishing only quarterly numbers for this market. Painted emerald green metallic, with a white interior, the Impala concept car featured hardtop styling. 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. The Impala also gained the top trim station wagon body design, in place of the Chevrolet Nomad model. 65 Impala SS Conv 396-4speed - How rare? - Chevy Message Forum Automatic transmission options included the two-speed Powerglide on 250 6s and 350 V8s, and three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was available with all engines. Engine choice was similar to 1962, with the small-block 283cuin (4.6L) and 327cuin (5.4L) V8s most popular. For the 2010 model year, the Impala was the only GM W-body car in production, although the eight-cylinder SS model was discontinued. No. Chevrolet also gave the Impala SS some unique features not offered on other Impalas. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only automatic transmission available until 1965.