The 1962 Impala came with the same standard engine choices as its predecessor, so the customers could order the car with either a six-cylinder developing 135 horsepower or a 283 (4.6-liter) ...
No doubt about it, the 409-powered Impala was the original crown prince of 1960s American muscle. Eulogized by popular songwriters of the era, the Chevy 409 made its mark with the American consumer.
There was a time, say, the year Brad Pitt was born, 1963, when a world without the Chevy Impala would have been unthinkable. That’s how numerous Impalas were. I almost called this column Once Upon a ...
Six decades ago, Chevrolet’s full-size cars underwent an epic overhaul. The X-frame chassis that had underpinned the Bowtie brand’s family sedans, coupes, convertibles and more since 1958 was out, ...
DETROIT – An iconic brand of America’s automotive market for half a century, Chevrolet’s venerable Impala celebrates its golden anniversary in 2008. Chevy is recognizing the milestone with a ...
You never forget your first time. Harry Funke remembers his. The goosebumps. That tingling sensation. Butterflies in his belly. The whoosh of adrenaline as things got going hot and heavy. How could he ...
The full-size 1965 Chevrolet was a million-selling car, but not very many were painted or powered like this one. This was the last year for the 409-cubic-inch V-8. Add a one-year-only color, and you ...
I work for a high-end collector car publication as an auction analyst, which is a fancy way of saying I go to collector car auctions, pick out thirty or forty cars, and review them. Four years ago, I ...
Back in 2009, Hot Rod magazine concept artist Steve Stanford rendered a concept car that is said to be inspired by five timeless Chevy classics, including the ’61 “Bubble Top” Impala, ’62 Impala SS409 ...
You never forget your first time. Harry Funke remembers his. The goosebumps. That tingling sensation. Butterflies in his belly. The whoosh of adrenaline as things got going hot and heavy. How could he ...