1967 Chevy Impala

The Chevy Impala is one of the oldest and longest running vehicles ever to be manufactured. Through its extensive history the car has taken on many roles. What used to be a high end luxury minded car, has in more recent times been turned into a more budget minded family sedan. Current styling is however rather reminiscent of those older days when cars had more unique body curves and accentuations. The 1967 Chevy Impala marked nearly a decade of production, and added to what was becoming a rapidly growing customer base and popularity. Today the model is highly regarded by collectors and enthusiasts.

The '67 model was part of the third generation that was entirely revamped from what was offered for body styling and drive trains of the originals. While the first decade saw the car being Chevy's most expensive passenger vehicle, pricing and trim levels were reduced starting in '65. The vehicle was still positioned higher in class than most cars of the day. One of the most distinctive features of the Impala is the implementation of 3 sets of taillights. Also available for this year is the fabled SS model known for performance and luxury.
Body styles available with 2 doors include the convertible, coupe and hardtop. Four door models were offered as hardtops, sedans and station wagons. All of these models were redesigned with a more streamlined and sleek body style without all the curves of previous years. The bubble back roof line was a very popular style offered for sport coupes in this year as well. The sport coupe is probably one of the most sought after styles by car collectors after the 1963 model year which has the most favored body style of any Impala ever manufactured.

The engines offered include a 3.8 liter turbo thrift inline 6 cylinder engine (230 cu in), the 4.6 liter Turbo Fire V8 (282 cu in), a 5.4 liter Turbo Fire V8 (327 cu in), a 6.7 liter W-series Turbo Thrust V8 (409 cu in) and finally a 7.0 liter Z11 V8. The standard transmission available on all vehicles was a 3 speed manual. The 3 speed was the only one offered on many of the smaller engines. All of the V8 engines were offered with the standard transmission, along with a choice of a 4 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic, with the automatic coming with a much higher price tag.

While the 1967 Chevy Impala was no longer the most expensive passenger car in the companies lineup, it still came with very impressive interior materials, compartments and accessories. The seats saw increased cushioning and a better selection of fabrics and or leather. Outside of the vehicle more chrome accents were added along the entire length of the vehicle, as well as in front and back. Chrome was also used to house the distinctive set of 3 taillights. SS models used many aluminum parts for the engine, along with its side moldings.
Enthusiasts who are interested in the "coke" body styling that was used for the third generation of the car must consider purchasing a 1967 Chevy Impala. While they were popular back when first produced, there lore and draw have only increased during the nearly half century that has passed, making them one of the most prevalent cars at any classic show or showroom.