My brother bought a 2 yr old '62 SS. A bit of an oddity: 300HP 327 with 3-on-the-tree. Story from the salesman was, that it had been owned by older gentleman. I don't know what the rear gearing was, but putting the peddle to the metal would slam you back in the seat.
In 1979 in my teens, I owned a 1974 Chevy Impala 2-door Custom Coupe that was a two-tone color like a light green with dark green metallic. It had an AM & FM Radio, 8 Track Tape player, power windows, vinyl interior seats, and plastic seat covers to protect the seats. What I always liked about these types of cars is the dashboard with the big numbers.
Thanks nice video I am fortunate enough to have owned 63,64,67 the Impala is one of the most beloved cars .Also they have been loved by Car Culture from low riders to restomods ,they have played significant roles on both sides of the law also
The glory days were the 1960s. I had a friend with a 1961 Chevy. Even today it seems like the most intelligent car ever built. All metal construction with clean open styling and a 283 cu. Like a roomy civilian Jeep. Rugged no nonsense perfection.
I'm an old dude and I have had several Impalas throughout my 'career'. Right now I own a '62 4 door from California that I'm in the process of 'restomodding', (currently swapping out the straight six/ PG for a 350/TH350. and NO IT'S NOT GONNA BE A LOWRIDER! I bought a '64 SS with a 409/4 speed when I was in high school for $25...heh heh, rusty but fast and reliable. Had a '67 2 door, a '63 2 door with a 327/Slushomatic and a '65 convertible 283, 3 on the tree...plus a few I'm sure I've forgotten. Been a Chevy guy my whole life and it will continue that way! Great video!
When my parents met, my father drove a brown 1959 Impala sedan and my mother drove a white 1960 Impala coupe. The first car they bought as a married couple was a bluish grey 1965 Impala sedan.
The Impala sure had its ups and downs, but having owned a final generation LTZ I can say it ended with its best ever version. The difference in build quality, appearance, ride, handling, and interior between the early 2000s version and the 2014 - 2020 generation was night and day. Even Consumer Reports (with its bias against American manufacturers) rated it as the best and highly recommended large sedan until the Avalon was updated. Great subject and video, HCG. 👍👍👍
@@thehopelesscarguy Indeed. The only angle I thought could have used a little more styling was the view from directly behind. The taillights were kinda plain. Happy Holidays!
There was , at one time, an Impala only available in Canada, I do believe, because I saw one, here in Florida, and I didn’t recognize the grill, which made me give it a second look. And Yes, Canadian plate on back. (( As always, great video.)) 🚗📻🙂
My favorite generation is the 1971-76 b bodies from the bel air Biscayne Caprice and Impala and I like every generation models i can’t choose between them
If you could just slow down and talk about the changes in styling in more detail. Otherwise, your video is awesome! Keep em coming! I like the 1960 Impalas more than any other. Beautiful to look at, i can imagine how people felt driving one.
I bought a few of those Impalas Brand New 2021 for under $20K. I should have researched the Impalas better as I made a fast buying decision. After seeing the Fully loaded LS in Black for a little over $27K I traded up.. Using in inflation calculator here in 2024 that would be like spending $48K which was insane money now I look back for what the car offered. But it was reliable and the most miles I put on a new car to date about 50K Then I traded for a 05 Impala LS with SPORT APPEARANCE package with full gauges and bigger wheels and tires.. In Black again. I bought this one used in 2010 for $7500 with 40K miles. Driven by a retired single man who was a lawyer who passed away. His daughter sold me the car for $5000 under book value… After I paid her she brought it up that I could sell the car and make $5000 I acted like I didn’t know about the value. I have the latest Model 2017 Impala LT I bought new for under $34K with the BIG Pano Roof in Red Tint Coat. It’s 2024 and I have only 27K on it. Still looks and drives brand new. No issues other than headlights need. To be upgraded badly to LED from Halogens. When I get around to it that is the only thing I would change. I see BIG Screens in New cars and I don’t think that Adds to the car. When the car is off the finger smudges look terrible. The 8 inch Screen in the Impala is textured and shows no prints. I clean it 2 times a year and it doesn’t need it. Flushed Radiator and Changed Tires, along with Oil Changes and Filters, cabin, Air, and Oil is all I have done to the car. battery and Brakes still excellent. Even the Remotes are still on the same battery and I use MyLink to AUTOSTART the car on cold mornings. I do use Android Auto and I am so happy this car has the feature. And the Car gets over 30 MPG HWY as much as 40mpg and 23 City. No complaints at $10 a week for gas. Cheap to run.
I see that the American design Impalas ended in 90's, then was a short period of the Japan design, and then it was of the European design. The next one is Chinese.
The Impala from 1958 to 1996 were honestly best times for me when it was originally an muscle car ' lowrider ' ect. GM sadly made the Impala way too practical from 2000 to 2020. That's GM's money grabbing apparently. The only Impala's of the 00s & 10s that I liked in my opinion were the Nascar version and the 06 to 09 Impala SS. Just my opinions.
I hated it when all the american cars started looking like big bath tubes. I myself am a square body fan. The last awesome Impala was 79. All throughout the 80s and 90s was when I lost interest in the impala. How come none of the diecast model companies will do a 1960 Impala. That year was one of the best.
My brother bought a 2 yr old '62 SS. A bit of an oddity: 300HP 327 with 3-on-the-tree. Story from the salesman was, that it had been owned by older gentleman. I don't know what the rear gearing was, but putting the peddle to the metal would slam you back in the seat.
In 1979 in my teens, I owned a 1974 Chevy Impala 2-door Custom Coupe that was a two-tone color like a light green with dark green metallic. It had an AM & FM Radio, 8 Track Tape player, power windows, vinyl interior seats, and plastic seat covers to protect the seats. What I always liked about these types of cars is the dashboard with the big numbers.
I am fond of them myself.
Thanks nice video I am fortunate enough to have owned 63,64,67 the Impala is one of the most beloved cars .Also they have been loved by Car Culture from low riders to restomods ,they have played significant roles on both sides of the law also
Thanks. My grandparents had several, and my dad had a few. I've even had one myself.
The glory days were the 1960s. I had a friend with a 1961 Chevy. Even today it seems like the most intelligent car ever built. All metal construction with clean open styling and a 283 cu. Like a roomy civilian Jeep. Rugged no nonsense perfection.
They seemed to own the roads then.
"She's real fine --my 409!" Anybody remember that song? Back in the day when love songs were also about cars!
And there were so many.
I'm an old dude and I have had several Impalas throughout my 'career'. Right now I own a '62 4 door from California that I'm in the process of 'restomodding', (currently swapping out the straight six/ PG for a 350/TH350. and NO IT'S NOT GONNA BE A LOWRIDER! I bought a '64 SS with a 409/4 speed when I was in high school for $25...heh heh, rusty but fast and reliable. Had a '67 2 door, a '63 2 door with a 327/Slushomatic and a '65 convertible 283, 3 on the tree...plus a few I'm sure I've forgotten. Been a Chevy guy my whole life and it will continue that way! Great video!
I grew up with Impalas, and things just didn't seem right when they went away.
When my parents met, my father drove a brown 1959 Impala sedan and my mother drove a white 1960 Impala coupe. The first car they bought as a married couple was a bluish grey 1965 Impala sedan.
Nice.
So wonderful to hear stories about that gooden era masterpieces from first hands.
I enjoyed this so much. Brings back memories of my 58 Impala 348, and 65 Impala SS 396. I am now driving a Mazda CX 5. I hope to see you next year. 🚗
Wow, couldn’t even get an Equinox or Traverse, huh?
I've always loved the old Impalas
My favorite car ever in 2000-2005 9:36
We had a 55 and 57 BelAir, then a 62 Impala. Also a 63 Biscayne. (Dad owned GM stock)
Love the 58 Impala 💙 that's when i was born ❤
I understand.
Love these exhaustive model histories.
Thanks.
The Impala sure had its ups and downs, but having owned a final generation LTZ I can say it ended with its best ever version. The difference in build quality, appearance, ride, handling, and interior between the early 2000s version and the 2014 - 2020 generation was night and day. Even Consumer Reports (with its bias against American manufacturers) rated it as the best and highly recommended large sedan until the Avalon was updated. Great subject and video, HCG. 👍👍👍
And they were pretty good looking too.
@@thehopelesscarguy Indeed. The only angle I thought could have used a little more styling was the view from directly behind. The taillights were kinda plain. Happy Holidays!
Enjoyed
Glad to hear it.
Just Awesome....❤it!
This is a Keeper 🤗well done, Sir 💕😬
Thanks.
I was 9 in 1959, and I LOVED the Impala. I couldn't believe it when the 60s came out---to me they looked like Bizarro World versions of the 59.
There was , at one time, an Impala only available in Canada, I do believe, because I saw one, here in Florida, and I didn’t recognize the grill, which made me give it a second look. And Yes, Canadian plate on back.
(( As always, great video.))
🚗📻🙂
Love what you do
Thanks.
We still have our '76!
Nice. The car I will be starting this weeks video with.
Best car Chevy ever made
My favorite generation is the 1971-76 b bodies from the bel air Biscayne Caprice and Impala and I like every generation models i can’t choose between them
The late 90s FWD smaller "Impala" was as much an Impala as I am the Emperor of China.
If you could just slow down and talk about the changes in styling in more detail. Otherwise, your video is awesome! Keep em coming! I like the 1960 Impalas more than any other. Beautiful to look at, i can imagine how people felt driving one.
To quick, I think you should have talked more about how the styling changed each year. But, still a great video! Thank you.
I bought a few of those Impalas Brand New 2021 for under $20K. I should have researched the Impalas better as I made a fast buying decision. After seeing the Fully loaded LS in Black for a little over $27K I traded up.. Using in inflation calculator here in 2024 that would be like spending $48K which was insane money now I look back for what the car offered. But it was reliable and the most miles I put on a new car to date about 50K Then I traded for a 05 Impala LS with SPORT APPEARANCE package with full gauges and bigger wheels and tires.. In Black again. I bought this one used in 2010 for $7500 with 40K miles. Driven by a retired single man who was a lawyer who passed away. His daughter sold me the car for $5000 under book value… After I paid her she brought it up that I could sell the car and make $5000 I acted like I didn’t know about the value. I have the latest Model 2017 Impala LT I bought new for under $34K with the BIG Pano Roof in Red Tint Coat. It’s 2024 and I have only 27K on it. Still looks and drives brand new. No issues other than headlights need. To be upgraded badly to LED from Halogens. When I get around to it that is the only thing I would change. I see BIG Screens in New cars and I don’t think that Adds to the car. When the car is off the finger smudges look terrible. The 8 inch Screen in the Impala is textured and shows no prints. I clean it 2 times a year and it doesn’t need it. Flushed Radiator and Changed Tires, along with Oil Changes and Filters, cabin, Air, and Oil is all I have done to the car. battery and Brakes still excellent. Even the Remotes are still on the same battery and I use MyLink to AUTOSTART the car on cold mornings. I do use Android Auto and I am so happy this car has the feature. And the Car gets over 30 MPG HWY as much as 40mpg and 23 City. No complaints at $10 a week for gas. Cheap to run.
GENERAL MOTORS BUILT REAL CLASSIC AND POWERFUL MUSCLE CARS RIGHT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS 1955 AND 1969😊😊😊😊
You skipped 1968
I said the same thing lol.
I see that the American design Impalas ended in 90's, then was a short period of the Japan design, and then it was of the European design. The next one is Chinese.
The Impala from 1958 to 1996 were honestly best times for me when it was originally an muscle car ' lowrider ' ect. GM sadly made the Impala way too practical from 2000 to 2020. That's GM's money grabbing apparently. The only Impala's of the 00s & 10s that I liked in my opinion were the Nascar version and the 06 to 09 Impala SS. Just my opinions.
The 67 always stood out to me.
@@thehopelesscarguy Yeah. Cheers.
My first new car was a 1959 chevy belair,I was 19 years old. My car payment was 50 bucks a month. Haha.
Sounds like a deal.
The Impala lost its styling after 1990. Except for the model years 2000 thru 2004 and the 2016 thru now.
I also liked the 2011 thru 2016s.
You show a 1976 while talking about 1975
I hated it when all the american cars started looking like big bath tubes. I myself am a square body fan. The last awesome Impala was 79. All throughout the 80s and 90s was when I lost interest in the impala. How come none of the diecast model companies will do a 1960 Impala. That year was one of the best.
Too many statistics=boring
Spoken like a non car guy.