Luxury or Gentleman's edition of the 1966 Chevrolet Impala or Impala SS
Very clean 2 owner car. First owner had it for 36 years and I've owned it for 13 years. Car has been garage kept it's entire life. 90% all original. Most original components have been kept. Painted twice it's life. Original color was Lemonwood Yellow, ut last paint was with a color almost identical but with a slight change to make it look a little more up-to-date. It's a driver, ut can be shown as well. Wins an award at almost every show due to it's condition or just the fact that it's rare to most people.
Numbers matching 396 and powerglide included in sale. 496 cubic inch engine installed, ut with 396 badges for stealth mode.
Approximately 200 miles on engine. Approximately 500 miles on Transmission.
Engine & Transmission (Drivetrain):
496 cubic inch engine Mark IV BBC Hydraulic Roller - Internally balanced (Chassis Dyno tuned for cruising) - SCAT forged Crankshaft - Lunati Rods - Forged Pistons (9.75:1 Compression ratio) - World Products "Merlin" Oval Cast iron heads - Hydraulic Roller Camshaft by Bullet Cams (designed by Chris Straub to match heads and driving habits) - Edelbrock dual plane intake manifold - SFI rated Flexplate and Harmonic Balancer - Moroso 7 quart oil pan - 850 Vacuum Secondary Holley Carb (chassis dyno tuned) - Holley Carb mounted TPS for 4L80e Tranny - Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) HEI Distributor w/ Taylor under header wires
4L80e Transmission - Jake's performance assembled - Optishift (US Shift) transmission controller - mounted under dash - Edge performance 2800 lockup stall converter custom assembled to match gears, amshaft, tc. - Separate Transmission cooler mounted next to radiator
12 bolt Rear Axle - Factory 4-link suspension - 3.73 gear ratio (Posi) - Moser axles
Suspension and related: - KYB shocks all around - New coil springs all around - Upgraded - Larger front sway bar - F-41 option rear sway bar - Poly bushings - Coys 20x8.5 Front wheels; 20x10 Rear wheels - Front disc brakes - Quick ratio steering box
Body: - No Rust (Garage kept entire life) - Straight body - Repainted twice - New vinyl top - Poly bushings
Interior: - Front seats recovered - Factory AM radio functions through rear seat speaker - Aftermarket Clarion radio mounted in glove box - 6x9 speakers mounted under package tray (backdash) - New carpet w/ carpet pad - Factory tissue holder under passenger side dash
Other: - Original numbers matching 396 (bored .030 over to 402) included (only 2,000 miles since rebuild. Change oil and add carb and it's ready to go) - Original powerglide transmission included (in great shape and working order) - Original transmission cross member and driveshaft included - Original Harrison radiator recored to 4 core (original caps for original appearance) - Set of 15x8 Corvette Rally wheels mounted on 255x60x15 BFG's included - Original hubcaps included - Original Canister oil filter included - Original front drum brakes included - Original 3.08 ratio axle gears included - New brake lines - New 3/8" fuel lines - Return fuel line added - 3" Exhaust front to back w/ X-pipe - Dynomax mufflers - Long tube headers - Hi torque mini starter - Holley Blue electric pump - Canister type fuel filter - Holley billet regulator - Upgraded Headlights on relay