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Chevrolet’s Impala was still America’s best-selling car in 1967 at more than 575,000 units. It’s likely most were built with a small-block V8 engine, such as the 327. But estimates are that a few were equipped with a 425 hp, 427 cubic-inch big-block that was a power to be reckoned with. If this is a real-deal factory 427, this ’67 Impala could be a rare car. But there’s no indication the engine and 4-speed manual transmission couldn’t have been dropped in later, too. Our thanks to Rocco B., for this interesting tip!
One source indicates that just 11 of the L72 427s went into big Chevies in 1967. After all, the Impala was a family car, so why would you want to go that route? Because muscle was in favor and everybody in the business was offering one kind of performance car or another. This Impala has no Super Sport badging anywhere which might lessen the likelihood of a completely original find.
The seller doesn’t go into the history of this car, so a build sheet or some other proof would help. There are 427 emblems on the front fenders, but they could have been added. Though the red paint is quite faded and the car’s former vinyl roof covering is gone, we’re told there’s no rust on this machine. Perhaps because it’s been in the Southwest for a long time. It starts but will need carburetor work and a tune-up after sitting for an extended period.
A restoration is in order, including the interior which may clean up well enough but if you’re going to do the rest, why not the passenger compartment, too? Also, the gauges need to work, but we don’t know what that means. From Sparks, Nevada, this interesting old Impala is available here on craigslist for $14,000 OBO. Bring a trailer as it’s not ready for extended drives.
