It's already one of the most storied classics to begin with, so this 1965 Chevrolet Impala Restomod could easily rest on its laurels with merely a nice paint job and a solid running condition. But the builders of this fine ride didn't stop there. Combining its thorough factory-correctness with some outstanding modifications to boost both its power and drivability, they transformed this iconic Chevy into an absolute top-tier street machine. Its ultra-sharp, precisely-aligned Ermine White exterior combines with staggered 18"/20" American Racing wheels to draw you in right off the bat, and with an enhanced big block engine lurking beneath the hood, this ride offers a driving experience very much on a par with its outstanding appearance.
The red vinyl interior has been configured with the same high standards on display outside the doors, with comfortable front and rear bench seating that has been thoroughly refinished and looms over an expanse of well-fitted carpeting. The attention to detail in this driving environment is impressive. The instrument panel still retains a convincingly original look and has been outfitted with a collection of updated gauges to keep tabs on vital motoring functions, the headliner is nice and snug, and even the buttons and control knobs on the dash are in good shape. A modern Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity stands by in the trunk to attend to your audio requests.
Anyone judging this Impala's performance capabilities based on its exterior badging is in for a surprise. It may proclaim itself to have a compact yet capable small block engine, but in reality, this is the epitome of a true "sleeper". It's wielding bona fide big block power in the form of a 427 V8 that's been bored out to a full 512 cubic inches and resides in a very clean compartment. Fed by Edelbrock electronic fuel-injection for optimal adjustability, the engine is also outfitted with a performance cam that gives it an appealingly choppy idle without taking things to an extreme, and it pairs with a 4-speed automatic TH200-4R transmission with an overdrive gear to keep RPMs in check at highway speeds. With Wilwood power disc brakes at all four corners, it stops promptly with little effort, and a Griffin aluminum radiator combines with dual electric fans to ensure the big block never loses its cool.
HIGHLIGHTS 427-CUBIC-INCH V8, BORED OUT TO 512 CUBIC INCHES ELECTRONIC EDELBROCK FUEL INJECTION 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TH200-4R TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE POWER STEERING 4-WHEEL WILWOOD POWER DISC BRAKES LONG TUBE HEADERS DUAL EXHAUST, WITH FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS HOTCHKISS FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS STAGGERED 18"/20" AMERICAN RACING WHEELS FACTORY-CORRECT ERMINE WHITE PAINT FACTORY-CORRECT RED VINYL INTERIOR BENCH SEATING TRUNK-MOUNTED PIONEER AM/FM/CD STEREO WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY OWNER'S MANUAL INCLUDED
With its assortment of top-tier mechanical upgrades and an outstanding level of carefully refreshed factory-correctness, this 1965 Chevrolet Impala Restomod would be the absolute crown jewel of any collector's garage. Call today!
