1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1966 Chevrolet Impala continued its reign as one of America’s most popular full-size cars, offering a blend of style, performance, and comfort. As part of the car’s fourth generation (1965–1970), the ’66 Impala featured subtle styling updates, including a new grille design, revised taillights, and more pronounced body contours that emphasized its sleek, elongated profile. 

Chevrolet offered the Impala in a wide range of body styles: two-door and four-door hardtops, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. The base engine was a 250 cubic-inch inline-six, but most buyers opted for one of several available V8s, ranging from the 283 to the powerful 427 cu-in big-block. The Super Sport (SS) package remained popular, adding bucket seats, special trim, and performance upgrades. 

Inside, the Impala emphasized luxury and convenience, with options like air conditioning, power accessories, and upgraded audio systems. Safety features like seat belts and dual master cylinder brakes were becoming more prominent. 

With over 650,000 units sold, the 1966 Impala was a strong performer in Chevrolet’s lineup. Today, it’s prized by collectors for its classic mid-’60s styling, variety of configurations, and muscle-era performance. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Ermine White (C) paint over Bright Blue vinyl and cloth (739) upholstery 

• Powered by a 327 cu-in Turbo-Fire V8 engine rated at 275-300 hp 

• HEI distributor 

• Two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (164696D132819) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 64 – Impala V8 

  • 69 – Four-door hardtop sport sedan 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • D – Doraville (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 132819 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Air conditioning 

• Delco AM radio 

• Blue steering wheel 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Black-painted steel wheels with chrome rings and Chevrolet Motor Division hubs 

• Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTS 225/75R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• A leaky storage roof has caused rust and paint loss 

• Paint chips and cracks 

• Weather seal on doors is dry and crumbling 

• Driver’s vent window handle is detached (but included) 

• Glovebox won’t open 

• Clock is inoperable 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Lug wrench 

• 1966 Alabama license plate 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1966 Chevrolet Impala Four-Door Hardtop Sport Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.