1964 Chevrolet Impala

Description

The 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 with a “Jet-Smooth Ride” from the manufacturer, the mid-size Impala uniquely received a full slate of engines as well. It was also the final year of the Impala’s third generation. In Chevrolet’s advertising material, they noted that the 1964 Impalas featured a “new full-width sculptured grille, a longer looking silhouette, distinctive front and rear deck windsplits, and tasteful chrome trim.” Additionally, the softer look for the 1964 model year featured a taillight assembly with an "upside-down U" shaped aluminum trim strip above the taillights with the individual lights were surrounded by a body-colored panel, rather than the aluminum-colored panel from the year before. 

Of course, today, the 1964 Impalas are ripe for customization, with many sporting the personal touches and tastes of their owners during restoration. This 1964 Chevrolet Impala, originally outfitted with a V8 engine, sports a 350 cu-in variant with a four-barrel carburetor, special Candy Apple Red Pearl paint, and 15 inch American Racing wheels for a decidedly sporting, mild Hot Rod look.  

Highlights 

• Finished in Candy Apple Red Pearl over a two-tone red and black custom alligator print vinyl interior 

• Restored with a focus on straight body panels noted to be rust free by the consignor 

• Fitted with a 350 cu-in V8 fed by a four barrel carburetor 

• Optioned with a Powerglide automatic transmission 

• The chassis number tag decodes as follows: 

  • 4 – 1964 Model Year 

  • 18 - Impala Eight Cylinder Engine 

  • 47 - Two Door Hardtop 

  • S - St. Louis, Missouri Plant 

  • 312363 - Production Number 

• Fitted with 15 inch American Racing Torq Thrust style wheels for an aggressive appearance 

• Reworked factory air conditioning with a modernized compressor noted by the consignor to “blow ice cold” 

• This 1964 Chevrolet Impala is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 95,282 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Power steering 

• New drum brakes on all four corners 

• Aftermarket cruise control added for additional cruising comfort 

• Cold air radiator 

• Features a completely reworked sound system and speakers 

• Equipped with aftermarket Equus gauges that display the water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage 

• “Full-Coil” suspension 

• Extra-long armrests with finger-tip door releases 

• Steering wheel unique to the Impala 

• Back up lights 

• Parking brake warning light 

• Electric clock 

Known Imperfections 

• The consignor notes that minor paint blemishes are the only notable known imperfections 

Included 

• Trunk-mounted spare tire 

Ownership History 

The consignor notes that the previous restorative work was completed by the previous owner and that it has been under current ownership for approximately a year.