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1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible on 2040-cars

US $10,000.00
Year:1966 Mileage:86187
Location:

Middletown, Delaware, United States

Middletown, Delaware, United States
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 Up for sale is my 1966 Impala convertible which has been in my family since day one.  It was purchased new by my grandmother and later passed down to me.    The reason for my sale is based on lack of driving it and also to create space in my garage for my wife for our recent harsh winters.  The Impala has the original 283 cid V-8, 2 barrel engine with a powerglide transmission. 86,187 original miles. I had some restoration work done about 7 years ago which involved replacing the left quarter panel and patching the lower right quarter. The engine is re-built and has gone less than 2,000 miles since restoration work was done. The trunk was repaired, but they put a patch panel above original trunk floor. Entire car was painted in original code Y yellow.  The car starts easily and runs well and I can't take it out without someone asking me about it. Frame looks solid as is most of the undercarriage.  Here is what the car needs to make it more of a "show" car rather than just a great cruiser:    New chrome, there is a crack in back right quarter panel (something slid in the trunk when I was turning and put a small dent/crack in the new paint)   ,    seats have a couple small tears,   could use a tune-up,   convertible motor is struggling (under $300 online), convertible top fitment when closed (see pics), rubber trim throughout is getting old, I've recently discovered 2 fist-sized holes in floorboards on driver side.  The car is about 80% and just needs the extra 20% of work to make it more special. I hate to let this car go, but I never drive it and it is time for someone else to enjoy it and show it some love. I mentioned a lot of the bad stuff, but this car is a turn key and go car that is ready for cruise nights and does not need anything to enjoy it right now. The top is in good condition and has always passed Delaware inspection and is currently tagged antique.

I will include new door panels and new carpet which I had planned to install.

It is hard to sell this car, but it is finally the right time to do it.    I'm hoping whoever buys it will fully restore it to its full glory.


On Apr-02-14 at 05:33:36 PDT, seller added the following information:

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