Equipment
283/185hp with a 4-barrel, Powerglide, power brakes, bench seat, power windows, power vent windows, pushbutton radio, spinner wheel covers, wide whitewalls, continental kit, dual rear antennas.
Condition
Superb paint, brilliant chrome, clear glass, excellent interior. The engine compartment, underbody and chassis are like new. Restored to showroom condition with better paint and chrome.
Market commentary
This is a fabulously and freshly restored Impala hardtop loaded with power options but with a totally mundane drivetrain and therein lies the quandary. It was resolved in favor of the bidders with a modest bid appropriate to what the car is, leaving the money spent on the restoration hanging out there like a sore thumb. It needs a 348 Tri-Power to be worth the estimate range.