Lingenfelter-Modified 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS Six-Speed

Description

Derived from the Caprice and built on the GM B-body platform, the 1994 - 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS was first teased as a concept car at the 1992 Detroit Auto Show. Impressively, the production version differed little from the concept. It was equipped with the Caprice’s 9C1 police package, including goodies such as beefed-up suspension, a high-capacity cooling system, dual exhaust, a transmission cooler, and larger disc brakes. A limited-slip rear differential was standard, and the SS rode on highly attractive 17 inch cast aluminum alloy wheels. Under the hood was a variant of GM’s venerable 5.7-liter LT1 V8. Stock horsepower was 260, but torque was an impressive 330 lb-ft.

First-year 1994 models were only available in Black with a Gray interior, however, in 1995, the equally sinister shades of Dark Cherry Metallic and Dark Grey Green were added, yet Black remained a highly popular choice. Many see these full-sized mid-1990s, B-body platform cars as the end of an era and as a result, they are beloved for their style and ability to customize can be seen with this example from 1995. Featuring performance parts from Lingenfelter and other mechanical enhancements it is the epitome of a late model “sleeper” Hot Rod.

Highlights

• Second-year Impala SS finished in Black with a Gray interior

• Lingenfelter 383 cu-in LT1 engine package installed in 1996 by Lingenfelter in Decatur, Indiana at a cost of over $20,000

• LT1 upgraded with additional components now producing 440 horsepower

• Borla 304 stainless steel exhaust

• B-Body High-Performance kit with T56 six-speed manual transmission

• 4.10 rear gears

• Two-stage clutch

• PCM reprogramming

• Accompanied by invoices for upgrades performed to both the engine and transmission

• Currently displaying 54,445 mile at the time of cataloging

Features

• Black taillight moldings

• Body-color grille

• Body-color front and rear lower-body facias

• Decklid spoiler, body-color

• Impala SS emblems

• Front cornering lamps

• Power antenna

• Air conditioning

• Delayed illuminated entry system

• Driver and passenger front airbags

• Front sport bucket seats, with power driver’s seat

• Leather seating surfaces

• PASS-Key II thrift-deterrent system

• Power door locks

• Power trunk opener

• Tilt-wheel adjustable steering column

• Power four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

• Limited-slip differential

• Quick ration power steering

• Rear wheel drive

• Seating for five

• 20.4 cubic feet of luggage capacity

• 23-gallon fuel tank capacity

Known Imperfections

• The consignor notes that the clearcoat in some areas of the car such as the roof, driver side doors, C pillar, and hood has begun to peel

Included

• Owner’s manuals

• Two sets of keys

• Digital CARFAX Vehicle History Report

• Three spare wheels and tires in the same style as those on the car but finished in chrome instead of aluminum

• Front license plate bracket

Ownership History

Originally sold in Florida, the ownership of this 1995 Impala SS began with noted car collector Anthony Marchiano who amassed an impressive collection in Florida before he was reportedly charged for embezzlement, at which time the collection sold. Purchased from the Marchiano collection by a second owner in Virginia, it was sold two years later to a friend of the consignor before they ended up acquiring the car in 2017.

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.