1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe Four-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

1964 Chevrolet Impala is a culmination of a unique era in General Motors history. Remembered as the last “X frame” car available in the Chevrolet lineup, not only was it assembled on one of the most popular body styles from the manufacturer, the mid-size Impala uniquely received the largest engines as well. The 409 cu-in big block monster available in the SS Impala was highly configurable supporting a four-barrel AFB carburetor and hydraulic lifters. This engine in street configuration developed over 340 horsepower and when paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and sending the power to the ground through a limited slip differential, the Impala SS could scoot from 0 to 60 in just over 14 seconds.

In a stunning second-act, more fame came to the Impala in a wave of West Coast lowrider culture. The 1964 Impala’s X-frame placed the main frame support in the center of the car allowing the body to be dropped low to the ground and the ‘64 Impala quickly became enshrined in American culture through West Coast Hip hop artists. This 1964 Impala SS Sports Coupe is finished in possibly the most sinister Tuxedo Black exterior on shimmering Silver upholstery. This 1964 Impala is a classic example of what is remembered today as one of the most culturally significant muscle cars of the early ‘60s. 

This car is part of the George Foreman Collection, which comprises over 50 cars from the 1930s through today, with a focus on American classics and late-model sports cars.

9 knockouts from the George Foreman collection

Highlights 

• Offered from The George Foreman Collection

• Factory matching numbers 409 cu-in V8 Engine producing 340 horsepower

• “M20” four-speed manual transmission with original shifter 

• Finished in Tuxedo Black (900) exterior with Silver (805) upholstery complete with a full center console and Impala Super Sport bucket seats

• Chassis Serial Number (41447J110727) decodes as:

  • 4 - 1964

  • 14 - Impala SS

  • 47 - two-door hardtop

  • J - Janesville, Wisconsin Assembly

  • 110727 - Production number 

• Independent front suspension with solid rear end featuring a limited-slip differential 

• Full three-stage paint correction and detail conducted by Dr. D’Tail in August 2019 at a cost of $1,400

• Service conducted by Best Automotive in Kingwood, Texas in October 2019 included:

  • Replacing the driver’s window regulator

  • Repairing the driver’s door lower glass channel

  • Rebuilding the carburetor

  • Replacing the fuel tank

  • Replacing the exhaust hangers

  • Installing a new fuel sending unit and fuel filter

  • Oil and filter change

• Currently displaying 40,566 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage of this Impala SS Sport Coupe is unknown

Features 

• Deep-twist carpet

• Soft expanded vinyl-upholstered seats and door panels

• Exterior SS badging

• Courtesy lights 

• Upper and lower stamped steel A-arms with ball joints and spindles

• Rear springs on beam-type lower control arms

• AM radio

• Crank operated windows 

• Electric windshield wipers 

• Cowl inlet ventilation control 

• Heater and defroster

Known Imperfections

• Please note that the vehicles in The George Foreman Collection have been in long-term static storage and will benefit from additional mechanical attention prior to being driven. Bidders are encouraged to review the Additional Documents section of each lot for any recent mechanical service rendered to help return certain vehicles to running condition. Additionally, bidders should carefully review the photos of each lot in the collection, which may highlight the oxidation of metal components certain vehicles sustained as the result of a garage fire caused by a golf cart battery in March 2019. Although none of the vehicles sustained fire damage from the fire itself, the negative cosmetic effects of the corrosive soot vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle and can be observed in the photo galleries of each lot. All lots are sold as is, where is, and bidders are responsible for any desired diligence before placing a bid.

• The passenger side antenna needs to be reinstalled (included)

• Missing letter “A” on the driver’s side “IMPALA” badge

• The interior rearview mirror is heavily oxidized

• Oxidation on exterior and interior chrome trim

• Bubbling in paint on the bottom of the driver’s side door

• Small paint chip under the driver’s side door

Included 

• Passenger side antenna (removed)

• Additional hood latch assembly

• Jack

• Spare wheel and tire

• Owner’s packet

• 1964 Chevrolet sales brochure 

Ownership History

Invoices show a paint correction, services, and general maintenance beginning in 2019 and finishing in 2020 with $4,962.35 spent in total. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com