'66 Chevy Impala Super Sport
After I got off work this evening, I went to Godfather's Pizza to eat with Keely, Taurus, and Annie (Keely's friend.) As we were standing in front of the restaurant later, a very well-kept (or nicely restored) Chevy Impala convertible pulled in. Two men and two children got out. They looked like a grandfather, a dad, and two grandkids. I asked the guys if I could take some photos of their car. They seemed pleased.
All the boys wanted a cool car like this when I was in high school. I suspect that a lot of guys my age still would like to have this car! (Just a hunch.)
Taurus mentioned that this Impala is somewhat unusual because it is a two-door. "Quick, Taurus," Keely said. "What year is it?" "'65 or '66," he answered. He was right. After checking some photos online, I decided that it is not a '65 but it definitely looks like a '66.
Related: Chevrolet Impala article on Wikipedia
I'd be happy to buy gas for this classic beauty!
ReplyDeleteClassic is right. Forty-plus years later, it's still a great car to cruise Main in. :)
ReplyDeleteWith the top down, the length of the car is really accentuated.
My dad has a 1966 Impala, and it looks very much like this one, but a different color. 1966 was the first year they introduced the rectangular headlights. My parents LOVE it when people ask them about the car, and I'm sure you made those guy's day!
ReplyDeleteIt would be sad indeed if you were driving a very cool car like this, with immaculate detailing, and no one ever noticed.
ReplyDeletemy name is jared and i'm from Osoyoos British Columbia, and i also have this same car, a 66 chev impala ss convertible red on red with a white top. mine has the original 327. They are a lot of fun to cruise!!!
ReplyDeleteJared, I guess you know that a lot of people are a little jealous of your car.
ReplyDeletehi there im Adrian Lorence im from mexico DF and i also have one impala 66 convertible i loves my dads car and its nice to hace the same car in important thing is that on mexico the car has to have the circular stops but i have the american one with the rectangular stops so its kind of weird here in mexico to have one like this
ReplyDeleteHi, Adrian. Congratulations on owning a great American classic car!
ReplyDeletei also have a 66SS327 and my tail lights are a little different,mine is red with tan interior.i am the second and till death the last owner
ReplyDeleteI admire your passion, Anonymous. The car doesn't know how lucky it is!
ReplyDeleteI like the car too. I've had 3 66s now down to two. I have a Lemmonwood Yellow, black interior, black convert top, 61 k mi 66 Impala SS 396, TH400, AC, ps pb with the gage package (numbers match). I enjoy taking her out on nice days, with a good tail wind she'll get 16mpg. I Love To Cruse.
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http://www.hotrodders.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/23012/cat/3326/page/1
Seattle ! Super sport Red on red rag top 396 !
Deletesweet 66, take care of it, I have a white one,with a white convertible top,with a 396 also, black interior.
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From< Maryland