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1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 68 Chevy on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:52045 Color: Red /
 Red
Location:

Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States

Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:305 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1968
Interior Color: Red
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Impala
Trim: Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 52,045
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1968 Impala Convertible

This is a 1968 Impala Convertible with a 305 V8 with an automatic transmission (I believe it is a Powerglide transmission). It ran and drove fine last summer when I parked it in the garage with the exception of the brakes starting to get soft. The wheels and tires on the car are just some salvage junk I put on the car to drive around the block because the old bias ply tires were dry rotted. I wouldn't drive any distance on then at all now. This is a project car. There is rust on the lower panels. There are various dents and dings. The floors are in good condition. The trunk floor is in good condition except where it meets the fenders at the bottom (see photos). The interior needs to be reupholstered. The power top mechanism leaked fluid when I got it, and I have not fixed that. The top is in ok shape, but it fits very tight as though it has shrunk and it's nearly impossible to close when the top is cold. The frame appears to be in good condition. Some things were disassembled and may have parts missing. The back seat was removed to inspect the power top mechanism. The driver door inner panel was removed because the vent window crank was not working and I discovered the window frame was loose. Over all, it's got "good bones." I also have a few extra parts, the original wheels, an extra front passenger fender and other miscellaneous items. I bought this car in 2004 and drove it on sunny days for several years, it was a pleasure to drive. I was told the miles were original but I have no way of determining if it has 52,000 or 152,000. In short, I have too many projects and too little time and it's time to let it go. I had listed this car previously but the winning bidder strung me along and never completed the deal. I later found out that he had done this two other times prior. So, please bid only if you are serious about buying the car. 

I'm starting the bid at a ridiculously low price and it will be no reserve.

I will require a $500 deposit via Paypal within 48 hours of auction close. 

This car is sold as is where is. If you need transportation for the car you will need to make arrangements for that yourself and have the car picked up from my residence in Iron Mountain, MI. 

Thank you for your interest.


On Apr-25-13 at 05:40:24 PDT, seller added the following information:

The motor is a 307 not a 305 as I stated in the description.

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