1968 Chevrolet Impala

Other

327 V8

Automatic

Clear

information@RKMotorsCharlotte.com 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US 1968 Chevrolet Impala 1968 Chevrolet Impala 327 Pro Touring Year: 1968 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 66206 Transmission type: 3 Speed Automatic Engine: 327 V8 Interior color: Black Vehicle info Is this the coolest '68 Impala around? The odds are certainly in its favor. Not many full-size models receive the same extensive restorations as their smaller siblings. Even fewer receive a pro-touring package that enhances the driving experience by somewhere around 1000% This '68 Impala Custom Coupe is one of those rare full-sizes that got the total red carpet treatment. With a factory fresh 327 V8, a smooth-shifting TH350 and a look that will draw crowds every time the car sits still, this very well may be the ultimate '68 Impala. If you're in the market for something different from the muscle car era, take a closer look at this Chevy. It may be exactly what your garage is missing. The 1968 model year marked the introduction of the Custom Coupe to the Impala family. Its squared roofline made it easily distinguishable from not only other Impalas but most other cars of the day. This '68 was formerly a factory restoration which claimed accolades at the 2006 Super Chevy Show. Part of its draw was the glossy coat of Bolero Red paint covering the laser straight panels. Finished to the highest standards, the car casts mirror-like reflections and looks awesome from every angle. Fit and finish is equally good with even panel gaps and doors that shut with ease. It's difficult to spray a bright color on this much sheet metal and not get attention, but this '68 definitely deserves it. Accenting that paint is a long list of factory trim pieces that help balance out the car's pro-touring look. At the front, a full-width chrome grille features a grid pattern, broken up with a show-quality chrome bumper and two pairs of round headlights in brilliant chrome bezels. The forward-thrusting fenders are capped off by integrated turn signals with more excellent chrome work. At the sides, the front fenders feature 327-badging placed in front of the front fender wells. Those fender wells feature chrome eye molding with a chrome strip running along the rocker panel. That strip is paralleled by a black and chrome trim piece that runs the full width of the car. At the top, chrome mirrors extend out from the nearly flawless stainless trim that surrounds the cars spotless glass. At the rear of the car, an attractive chrome bumper runs the width of the car, housing three taillights on either side of the license plate frame. While it may sound like a lot, the overall look is just flashy enough to hold the attention drawn by the slick paintwork. Pop open the hood and you'll be greeted by an era-correct 327 cubic inch V8 straight out of the GM catalog. Rebuilt to factory specifications, the engine sounds great and host a lengthy list of correct parts. Under the satin black single snorkel air cleaner, a Quadrajet four-barrel feeds fuel through a factory intake manifold wedged between stock cast iron heads. The block itself is a 3914660 casting sprayed in classic Chevy Orange for a showroom fresh look. The heads are topped by finned aluminum valve covers usually found on Corvettes or Camaro Z/28's of the era. At the front of the engine, a factory style radiator cools the block through reproduction GM hoses held in place by proper tower brackets. Behind that radiator, a fan, Frigidaire air conditioning compressor and alternator spin off engine power. The bay is filled out with lots of attractive pieces such as the zinc coated brake booster and master cylinder and tar top battery cover parked atop the new battery. Turn the key and the small block comes to life with ease, producing a mellow rumble through cast iron exhaust manifolds and Dynomax mufflers. Flip the car over and a nicely detailed underside comes into view. The rock solid floorpans received a correct coat of red oxide while the suspension pieces were bathed in a coat of black paint. Every nut and bolt was refinished or replaced, and everything removable was painted or powder-coated for long life. All bushings, body mounts, steering, fuel and exhaust parts are new from stem to stern. At the center, a TH350 three-speed automatic takes cares of shifts before sending the power out to a painted 10-bolt rear end. The car received an altitude adjustment in the form of a two-inch drop thanks to drop spindles and lowering springs. Edelbrock IAS shocks support the fresh suspension while Hotchkis sway bars, tie rod sleeves and an adjustable Panhard rod finish off the slick setup. While the suspension is hard as work the driver won't have to be thanks to a rebuilt power steering setup and new power brakes. A call to Classic Performance Products netted huge 13" front and 12" rear discs that capable of reining in the 327 just as quickly as it gets the car going. At the corners, Coy's C5's in sizes 18x8 and 18x9.5 give the car a modernized look while Nitto NT555 Extreme rubber makes sure the car never loses its grip. Slip inside the new black interior and notice a couple of very nice options at your disposal. Stare straight ahead at the restored rally cluster with the tachometer to the left that's an unusual option even on high performance variants of these cars. Changing out the standard cluster for the rally unit isn't just a plug-and-play change but corners were cut here. There's a new dash harness, a new forward lamp harness, a new engine harness and new sending units in the motor, installed at a cost of more than $2,000! Fresh gauges aren't any fun to look at in a dingy interior, though, and you won't be disappointed by this one. New from the bottom up, the interior is better than factory spec! New door panels, new seat covers over new foam, new carpeting, a new headliner, new armrests, door handles, vent window levers - you name it and it's here in better than new condition. A no excuses show winner and a traffic stopping car, this Impala will bring enjoyment for decades. World class workmanship and excellent upgraded mechanicals will keep it running while the upgraded wheels and stance will keep lines of vision pointed in its direction. If you've thought of adding a bigger Chevy to your collection, don't miss the chance to bring this one home! At RK Motors Charlotte, our primary goal is to offer a buying experience unrivaled by anyone in the classic car industry. The core of that experience is a screening process we call the RKM Performance Center Seal of Approval. Performed by one of the ASE certified master mechanics in the RKM Performance Center, this 80+ point checklist ensures that every vehicle we offer meets our stringent standards. While the Seal of Approval covers the basics, many customers want to take their cars to the next level. So, we created the RKM Performance Center Test & Tune and the RKM Performance Center Certification. From general functionality to comprehensive tuning and testing, these service packages let our customers tailor their buying experience. Every car that we list for sale carries three prices and each of those prices correspond a service package. Regardless if you are new to the classic car world or an experienced collector, our three-tiered pricing system allows for an honest and open sales environment. Simply put no one in the industry works harder than RK Motors Charlotte to make sure your dream purchase is just that. About this auction & rk motors charlotte Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. If you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay, it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at (704)596-5211 or (704)999-9826. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. Our pricing system is unique to the industry. RK Motors takes pride in delivering road-ready cars to our customers. Every car we sell is fully inspected and tuned by the RKM Performance Center. At our full list price, our customer's receive the RKM Performance Certified Car certificate, which equates to a complete shake-down of the car from a mechanical and cosmetic standpoint. If you are expecting all three speeds on the blower motor to be operating at the proper fan speed, our Certified Car program is for you. Every Certified Car receives a complete dyno test and tune by Roush Yates in Mooresville, NC, with a separate certificate from Roush Yates. On average, even a newly restored car required 50-65 hours of labor to meet the standards of our Certified Car level of post-sale service. If you are looking for a super high quality car, but not concerned with absolute perfection, we offer a 5% cash discount from the list price, which earns the buyer our RKM Performance Test & Tune. Our Test & Tune includes a complete shakedown and road-test by our team of ASE certified mechanics and includes a long list of desired services like front end alignments and brake adjustments. If you like to drive your cars the way they were intended to be, the RKM Performance Test & Tune is a wise choice. For buyers who want the highest quality car they can find at the best price, our RKM Performance Seal of Approval is provided on every car that sells at our minimum price (more than 5% cash discount). For international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier, you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager, Jason Spruill, stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. Jason can be reached at: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send recent, high resolution pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. If you are a MyClassicGarage user, you can send us an Evaluation file for review. Our MCG virtual garage name is: RK Motors Charlotte. Email information and pictures on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joseph's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our 80,000 sqf retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina . We usually have 200-250 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to our retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, the RKM Performance Center is located in a 40,000 sqf faciiity in Mooresville, NC, which is about 20 minutes north of Charlotte in the heart of NASCAR country. We perform complete restorations for classic car collectors worldwide. RKM restored cars have won numerous national awards. We also have a full service shop staffed with veteran, ASE certified mechanics who can handle any post-sale needs. Need a Vintage Air system installed? Detroit Speed front & rear suspension? Our shop can do it all. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration, customization or service project, contact our V.P of Service, Bill Park (704)596-5211. Bill's email address is: Bill.Park@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past on our website. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility, 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269. For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. RKM Perfomance Center Heated paint booth Sanding room Mixing room Sandblasting cabinet Interior shop Metal fabrication shop 10 two post lifts Alignment rack Joseph Carroll President & C.E.O 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-999-9826 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: (440) 413-7118 joseph.carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Bill Park Vice Presidentof Service 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 520-360-9867 Bill.Park@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-773-4648 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 781-254-4666 Donald.Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Jason Spruill Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: (440) 413-7118 jason.spruill@RKMotorsCharlotte.com 704.596.5211 704.596.5980 info@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC 28269 RKM Performance Center 161 Knob Hill RoadMooresville, NC 28117