1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Four-Speed

Description

From its 1958 opening act as a Bel Air to immense success as its own model, Chevrolet’s Impala has always been a crowd favorite — especially in Super Sport trim. The 1964 model was the final third-generation Impala, and the last to use the X-frame architecture. That frame featured a 119-inch wheelbase and was the foundation for 210 inches of Chevrolet design magic. That long body featured strong character lines, a full-width sculptured grille, distinctive front and rear deck windsplits, and an “upside-down U” shaped aluminum trim strip above the circular taillights.

The performance-oriented Super Sports were differentiated by body trim accents, special wheel covers, and SS badges. They were available with seven engine options — from a 230 cu-in six to the fire-breathing 409 cu-in V8 — and utilized a standard three-speed manual, with an optional four-speed manual or two-speed Powerglide. Inside the SS were bucket seats with extra-thick foam cushioning, a bright-trimmed center console, and SS badging.

This is one of 185,325 Impala Super Sports built in 1964. It’s equipped with a rebuilt 327 cu-in V8, a four-speed manual trans, and four-wheel disc brakes, and wears bright red paint over a white interior.

Highlights 

• Classic 1964 Impala SS with modern upgrades for effortless cruising 

• Rebuilt 327 cu-in Chevrolet V8 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Refinished in (922) Ember Red with gold hash marks and a White interior 

• Four-wheel disc brakes and power steering 

• The chassis number (41447C177052) decodes as: 

  • 4 – 1964 

  • 1447 – Impala SS 2-door coupe  

  • C – Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant 

  • 177052 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 15-inch Hurst five-spoke wheels wearing 205/60R15 front, 225/60R15 rear BF Goodrich tires 

• Drilled and slotted brake rotors 

• Lowered front end 

• 120-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, and fuel level gauges 

• Aftermarket oil pressure, coolant temp, and voltage gauges 

• Aftermarket steering wheel 

• Upgraded camshaft 

• Edelbrock carburetor 

• Finned valve covers and air cleaner 

• Headers and dual exhaust system with electric dump valves 

Known Imperfections 

• Very minor scratches in the paint 

• Some trim pieces have minor imperfections 

• Minor oil pan leak 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “This car was restored a few years back by the previous owner and it is in great shape. There are just a few minor scratches in the paint that have been skillfully touched up.”