Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Impala 4 door hard top 1966 Chevrolet Caprice / Impala

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/09/2013
Price:
$ 3800.00
Condition:
Mileage:
94167
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19116
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1966 Chevrolet Impala
Submodel Body Type:
Sedan
Engine:
327
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
166396D144380
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
YOU ARE VIEWING MY 1966 CHEVROLET CAPRICE /IMPALA, IT IS AN ALL ORIGINAL CAR FROM TENNESSEE AND EVEN STILL HAS THE METAL DEALER EMBLEM FROM COGGIN CHEVROLET IN NASHVILLE,TN. ON THE TRUNK LID. THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES ( I DRIVE IT TO WORK A FEW DAYS A WEEK )AND IS A GREAT START TO EITHER AN NICE CLASSIC FAMILY CRUISER OR RATROD. IT IS A NON-POST CAR SO IT'S NICE TO HAVE ALL OF THAT OPEN AREA WHEN CRUISING WITH ALL OF THE WINDOWS DOWN. I WILL GO THROUGH AND DESCRIBE ALL AREAS OF THE CAR FOR YOU. MECHANICALLY, THE CAR STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL 327 ENGINE WITH A LITTLE OVER 94,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTH AND THE 2 SPEED POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FIRM AND FLAWLESSLY. SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION WERE COMPLETELY GONE OVER AND ALL WORN PARTS REPLACED ( BRAKE SHOES, SOME LINES, BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS-STILL NEEDS AN ALIGMENT) THE CAR HAD A TUNE UP, OIL CHANGE AND INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY.THE CAR EVEN HAS FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING, (NEEDS TO BE CHARGED) SMOOTH POWER STEERING, AND EVEN HAS THE OLD SCHOOL ANTENNA ON TOP OF THE PASEENGER QUARTER PANEL. THE GAUGES ALL WORK. AS FOR THE BODY, IT IS A SOUTHERN CAR AND IS SOLID. ALL BODY PANELS ARE ORIGINAL. THE QUARTER PANELS, DOORS, FENDERS,TRUNK LID, ROCKERS, HOOD, AND FRAME ARE ALL NICE AND SOLID, EVEN THE INNER FENDERS / WHEEL WELLS ARE SOLID. THE BODY IS VERY STRAIGHT WHEN LOOKING DOWN THE SIDES OF THE CAR. ALL DOORS SHUT SOLID LIKE THE DAY IT WAS NEW. THE TRUNK FLOOR AND INTERIOR FLOORS ARE SOLID AS WELL WITH ONLY MINOR SURFACE RUST. THE INTERIOR FLOORS WERE ACTUALLY TREATED WITH POR-15 TO PREVENT RUST. THE AREAS AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD ARE ALSO SOLID. ALL GLASS IN THE CAR IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH NO CRACKS-ALL WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN WITHOUT PROBLEMS. THE STAINLESS TRIM IS IN DECENT SHAPE AS WELL. THE SEATS ARE ORIGINAL AND NEED TO BE RECOVERED AND IT NEEDS NEW CARPET. THE ORIGINAL JACK AND OWNER'S MANUAL IS IN THE CAR AND IT STILL HAS THE T3 HEADLIGHTS. I TOOK A COUPLE OF PICTURES OF THE CAR BEFORE IT WAS SANDED DOWN AND PROFESSIONALLY PRIMED WITH PPG BLACK LAQUER PRIMER (TO PROTECT THE METAL)-JUST TO SHOW HOW SOLID THE BODY IS. I WILL BE SELLING THE CAR***W I T H***THE 20" REAR AND 18" FRONT TORQUE THRUST II WHEELS AND NEWER FALKEN TIRES. I ALSO HAVE THE 14" STEEL WHEELS/ HUBCAPS AND BRAND NEW TIRES SITTING IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR. ***I HAVE SET A VERY FAIR RESERVE ON THE CAR CONSIDERING ONES THAT I HAVE SEEN ON HERE IN THE PAST THAT EITHER DON'T RUN OR DON'T HAVE A TITLE. THIS IS A RUNNING / DRIVING CAR WITH A CLEAR TITLE READY FOR YOU TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THE CAR WILL BE FOR SALE LOCALLY AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY. I MAY CONSIDER ADDING A BUY IT NOW OPTION, AND I CAN ASSIST WITH SHIPPING IF NEEDED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE CAR WILL GO TO THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT CHARITY THAT I AM A PART OF. THIS CHARITY SUPPORTS OUR SEVERELY WOUNDED TROOPS. THANKS FOR YOR TIME.