The interior would be in excellent condition. The 305 V8 is a funny engine – it often gets a bad rap vs. the 350 for reasons having to do more with myth than reality. Find the best used car deals for your search 1967 4 door impala. Decent space utilization for its size and reasonable enough pick up and torque from the small block V8 to make the compromise for somewhat better mileage worth it. Excellent COAL, Steve, thanks for sharing. Off the line though, it has plenty of torque which is what these cars needed and what folks expected in the 70’s. 20. (welcome our new Wednesday COALer) General Motors’ 1977-96 B-bodies have been thoroughly celebrated over the years on the pages of Curbside Classic. I almost added this to my comment. Welcome, thanks for the great write up on a fantastic car! It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. ... 1968-1977 Chevy Impala Door Lock Knob, Pair. Average Retail Value
When we arrived at one BBQ joint in KC, we parked and ate our takeout next to the car. Get both manufacturer and user submitted pics. If it was a station wagon, I would want the 350 for load carrying and trailer pulling. I must ask, how are the seats? Trending at $181.69. Great first COAL and great car. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concours judging and car shows. Whether you’re restoring your 1977-1985 Chevrolet Impala or just replacing some old, worn our flooring, we have a replacement flooring for you. There are 2 1975 to 1977 Chevrolet Impalas for sale today on ClassicCars.com. They were absolutely stunned when they got new tires in ’80 or ’81; the car rode so much nicer on aftermarket rubber than on the original-equipment garbage tires. 1977 Chevrolet Impala Coupe 350-4 V-8 … One of the men working the smoker remarked, “You drove that car all the way from Minnesota?” My son and I nodded. Note: This column does not represent a “100 Point” or “# 1” vehicle*. I like the color–both yours and Steve’s, very 1970s! I always assumed – by personal experience – that parental rejection of the boulevard ride had something to do with its’ carsickness-inducing qualities. Quantity: 2-Piece. Watch for more! Overall, the performance and fuel economy improved significantly through the decade. Your email address will not be published. As to JP’s 305 comment, from my teen perspective, in 1977, the horsepower difference between the 305 and 350 didn’t seem that much. Remember the two door versions with the bent glass rear windows?. great overal... More Info › I believe these cars were important when new because they the first year of the downsized big cars, and people did notice them when they were new. This type of car would be stored in a climate regulated facility. Over a 25 year period, between me and my immediate family we had 10 of these cars. It was utterly bland in its day and other than appearing to be designed with a straightedge instead of a french curve (like the Chev), still blends with in town traffic. $164.95. You could still order one as a personal car but I’m not sure if the dealers even regularly stocked them. ago by previous owner, not rusted. 1977 Chevrolet Impala - 4 Door Car is in excellent condition. Millions of people bought cars like this, especially from the post-World War II era through the 80’s. Theoretically, it was available as a base engine but I doubt many were ever built. Find new and used 1977 Chevrolet Impala Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. In fact, I think only once or twice, and only in Chevy versions that were equally plain and painted bright yellow, with a sign on the roof and a meter on the dash. This is a great looking one-owner car and that 2-door coupe bodystyle would draw some looks, there’s no question about it. The performance of a 305 B-body was more than adequate for the day and even today would have no issue keeping up with traffic. See more ideas about impala, chevy, chevrolet. Power. Reminds me of my (late) grandparents’ 77 Catalina, same color with crank windows except the bench seat was vinyl. Bel Air was the bottom of the heap in Canada only. The 1977 Impala was almost a completely different car from the 1976 model. While my family never owned one, I rode in several of these back in the 70s/80s. The chassis is not the same and the bodies are completely different. They were certainly much better than the TH200s 3-speeds commonly used in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Apparently no one under 50 was allowed to buy them because no one under 50 ever had them. The seats have been recovered in this car. Our 1977 Chevrolet Impala inventory changes by the hour and includes front/rear bumpers, doors, hoods, headlights, taillights, mirrors, wheels, engines and more. Copyright 2011 - 2020 Curbside Classics. The body design of the 1977 B-cars was considerably more space efficient than the 73-77 A-bodies. This is the only picture I have of it. For all the talk of how it was such a big car, the Tahoe dwarfs it in pretty much all dimensions. When she passed away in 1990 my mom got it with 24k miles on it, she kept it for another 6 years and then traded it for a Ford Tempo (Big mistake). $8,000 1977 Chevy Impala 2dr. Different, less reliable mechanisms for the window lifters and switch gear. $5,021. It was in immaculate condition and driven by a middle aged guy who just ran for coffee and lottery tickets with it, and presumably other around town errands. I’ve always had a soft spot in my head for stripper cars… and this one leaves all of the unnecessary boxes unchecked. Having also owned Ford Panthers, I also agree the Ford drastically improved, but only to the point of being competitive with GM. They were honest cars. This vehicle only needs a paint job and a new dash, Comes with dashcover. 1977 Chevrolet Impala Pictures: See 26 pics for 1977 Chevrolet Impala. Or was it Bel Air, Impala, Caprice? This is a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and it’s in Polson, Montana. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. Good all around car with decent handling. I’ve had it since 2000, and put on about 30k of those miles. The most notable feature of two-door full-size Chevrolets was an attractive wraparound rear backlight. Between the 228, CX5, and Impala you have a lot of diversity and have covered the bases. They drove better than any of its competition, it was reasonably economical for the time and very easy to repair. If our Impala felt like sitting on potatoes in 1990 are your seats fabric bags of foam rubber dust in 2020? As for the interiors, GM failed to update them, but I didn’t see any massive cost cutting between the 1977 and 1990 models. Kind of a pain since the Impala level had no trip odometer that I recall. After cutting out the cat, the LPG car had the same fuel consumption as the gasoline motor. Whe we were first dating back in 1990 my wife’s car was an 88 Cavalier that had been a a fleet car so it was on the basic side. Easy to test for any number of basic electrical items–battery voltage, engine RPM, etc. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. BUT they DROVE this car, and likely have not seen one in a decade or more. Free shipping. Price: Alternate: No parts for vehicles in selected markets. Required fields are marked *. And in 1979, the 305 was choked by the smaller but cleaner dual-jet carb which replaced the ancient 2-Jet (2GC) used in 1977-78. This carpet is available with mass backing. Simple, basic machines that did the job for families – room enough to carry people, hold groceries, store luggage on the family vacation, shuttle to work or school. It definitely had some advantages over the GMs by the late 80s, but IMO they were on pretty equal ground, with personal preference being the real dictator of choice. It’s the kind of car someone bought who wanted just the barebones to drive to church and run errands. Yes the loss of the 350s wasn’t good, but the 305s were fine for the times. My Uncle had a ’79 Catalina with a 305 2-bbl (Canadian market car) and it was a great driver. This is a great car. All rights reserved. I had to do a double take when I saw this, other than the no A/C my grandmother’s last car was identical. But the classics (like this era B-body), updated with a modern drivetrain and control systems just for longevity and to make it more reliable, would sell just fine. Still I have a soft spot for the 63 and 66. The only issues were the A/C (twice, once when the compressor locked up on the Cross-Bronx Expressway back when vehicles on blocks were common there, and once when it dumped all of the freon into the passenger compartment), and the rear springs which got prematurely soft after a 4-week loaded camping road trip across the country and back). © 2020 J.D. In my B body article, I mentioned a lightly optioned Impala in which my girlfriend and I had a 300 km road trip. The bench seat is covered in cloth, but other than sliding back and forth, offers no other adjustments. Originally delivered to Larsen Chevrolet in Superior, Wisconsin (as can be seen on the rear), the car lived most of its life in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota and only made its way down to the Twin Cities under the auspices of a granddaughter who didn’t really want to inherit grandma’s car. I have been stopped at street lights by guys who wanted to tell me how much they loved their old Chevys and can’t believe I’m still driving one. The sixes and the 267 V8s were not adequate. 1967 Chevrolet Impala 1967 Chevy Impala 4 Door. Classic Industries offers 1977 Chevrolet Impala Door Shells, 1977 Chevrolet Impala Door Skins and Panels, 1977 Chevrolet Impala Fiberglass Door Shells,1977 Chevrolet Impala Door Frame, and 1977 Chevrolet Impala Door Jamb Lock Pillar. The “downsized” B was little more than a re-skinned prior-year “A” intermediate chassis with a more-formal body on top. It had 5280 miles when we got it. More deliberate, planful, relaxed. To meet changing demands the Chevrolet Impala received a complete redesign in 1977 for its sixth generation debut. Not being scruffy, it does not shout its presence. Dec 3, 2015 - GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1977 Chevrolet Impala Coupe for purchase. bp12274z chevrolet impala/caprice/bel air hood hinge spring - gm # 409025. this spring has 25 coils, is about 8" in overall length, measures 5 1/4" on the coil end to end, and approximately 1 1/2" top coil to tip Base Price. Steve, this car is an excellent find; thanks for keeping her on the road! It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. 1977 Chevy Impala two door. I measured a 305 Chev taxi for a week and got 16.7 mpg Imperial. Two things come to mind about the ’77 B’s: the debut of color coded blade type fuses and the GM Diagnostic Connector, which allowed a dealership technician to run some basic checks on the cars health with dealership compatible equipment. So, as I prep my Impala for its eventual winter slumber to avoid the season of salt and snow, I appreciate that, 43 years after its creation, it still fulfills its mission – basic, honest transportation. They were certainly on par with the Ford 302/AOD. no leaks or blue clouds. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. 40 60. It was full-size except in the years 2000 to 2013, when it was mid-size.The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better selling American-made automobiles in the United States. While the A/C was definitely missed in the hot drive through the fields of Iowa and Missouri, the car more than held its own on the highway. The 2 barrel carburetor does it no real favors, but again, that was standard issue for the time. Therefore it is very interesting to read a modern perspective on one. It sounds like you are really enjoying the old car, which is what they are all about. Great idea, should have been on every car GM built. The cruiser, a 1977 Impala—which is identical to the 1978 and 1979 models—was waiting in the department parking lot. Driving the Impala also reminds me of the inherent soundness of the car’s design. The material resembles a sackcloth, with the Impala being a slightly finer material. To me, that’s a car worth preserving. ), and it’s got that short lived 229 V6…. The 1973-77 Chevelle chassis is considerably heavier and a different design. $3,575. Your discussion of regional preferences reminds me of two of our rides. This is an unusual 2-door “sport coupe” model and the seller has it on Craigslist for $3,500. We carry a wide selection of Impala floor pans, rocker panels, and trunk extensions. The seats are actually decent still – seriously, it seems like grandma must have hovered over them because there is no wear. I drove really well, probably because it was so light. The Ford Panthers started off really weak but got better and better through the entire run, certainly through the last of the square ones in 1991. It’s a car that reminds me that a car, for many, was a just basic necessity, not a fashion or personal statement. She bought it new here in Illinois in the fall of 1978 and it mostly stayed around town, only going on a few longer trips. Your email address will not be published. My dad once had had a ’68 Biscayne spec’d similar to your dad’s ’67. Of all the cars I have ever owned, I would say that this one was second-best in styling only to my 1990 Mercury Sable. The multiple efforts to get more seemingly efficient engines like the one in your car didn’t help. Research 1977 Chevrolet Impala 4 Door Sedan prices, used values & Impala 4 Door Sedan pricing, specs and more! It’s a refreshing change of pace from the high tech, integrated touch screen driven cars of today. This one appears carefully optioned. It shrank both in steel and in mettle (pun intended). A “20-footer”. Car is … It was equipped much like your car, only with a/c. Stk 2707 1967 ford custom police this 1967 ford custom was an act As my first COAL, my intent is not just to add to the praise, but to describe why one nascent middle-aged car collector decided to plunk his money down on a car that sold in the hundreds of thousands over forty years ago. Car was originally being restored to look like a Supernatural car but was hit on the right side. The condition of Grandma’s cloth seats brings to mind the clear plastic seat coverings with the raised bumps pressed into them. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Those wheel covers are factory–but I associate them with the 1980 (restyled) US Impala. When I first saw these in the fall of 1976 while listening to “Disco Duck” on the radio, I thought what a change for the better after the overwrought ’71 to ’76’s. Nice writeup. iSeeCars.com analyzes prices of 10 million used cars daily. Don’t gripe JP, I’d been thinking “Whew, at least Grandma sprung for the 305, what an upgrade!” because of my own experience with a brown 4 door Impala: https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cars-of-a-lifetime/coal-1981-chevrolet-impala-b-is-for-broomhandle/. We were in the middle of a gas war, so I waited to convert it to LPG. Great writeup and pics, and I look forward to seeing more from you. I had no idea VW had such an advanced system in 1972. The OD transmission was introduced in 1982, and was steady improved through the 1980s become more durable. Power’s industry-leading valuations data drives NADAguides.com? There was nothing exceptional about it, but it was still serving its purpose unexceptionally, which is just what it was meant to do. Again most of them suffer the same fate. Kensett, AR 1977 Chevy Impala two door. Anything less than a 305 though, forget about it. Great story about a really nice car, and welcome. What a terrific car. My across the street neighbor had a chocolate turd brown Chevy sedan (1973 I think), and I loved the sound from under the hood and it made a really boss sound, particularly on acceleration. Like so many others, I had one of these that was very similar to yours (same engine, same year), except mine was white with a light blue interior and had a/c, tilt wheel, split-bench seat, and AM/FM radio. $5,021. The impala came in six different forms: 4-door station wagon, 4 door sedan, 4 door hardtop, 2 door hard top, 2 door coupe and the 2 door convertible. It does run out of grunt at high speeds when horsepower is more important, but, frankly, that isn’t the car’s main function. It’s just that the originals were completely crap; even when new. Completely operable. The true character of a car shines through in its base trim. The oddity is that it was from Florida so it had an old fashioned fan in the parcel tray rear defroster rather than the electric one a car sold in New York would have had. I somewhat disagree. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. Great car. I bought a used 1979 Caprice Classic in 1985 with 58,000 miles from on it as my first car at 19 years old….. Two tone black and silver…..it had the 305 engine and power brakes, steering, windows and A/C……I owned it for 5 years and traded it with 89,000 miles for an S10 Blazer. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit envious. I somehow get the feeling that grandma didn’t spring for the 305, but the dealer ordered it (and every other B-body on the lot) that way, figuring the car would be an easier sale. It’s always fascinating to me how different countries see products differently. The new "smaller" Impalas, although taller, were more narrow and shorter in length. 43k mile South Dakota car, body/paint done twelve years. Overall, the ’77 B-body was a more space efficient and lighter design than the ’73-77 A-body, which were actually pretty heavy cars for there size. This vehicle would be in good condition overall. I remember the CR report and actually found a copy of it in my local library. What a period piece and even the Ford guy in me would love to have that in my garage! With slightly more than 100,000 miles, the Impala appears to have survived years in the upper Midwest without completely succumbing to the tin worm that made mincemeat of most of its contemporaries. It has a new engine, New brakes, and a new exhaust. The B body had the opposite trajectory with a steady diminishment of powertrains and cost cutting inside. 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible. 1977 Chevrolet K10. It was a comfy, reliable car and served its purpose well as part of a 5-member carpool. Top-Rated 2020 Family SUVs in Quality According to Consumers, Top-Rated 2020 Small SUVs in Quality According to Consumers, Top-Rated 2020 Small Cars in Quality According to Consumers, Top-Rated 2020 Trucks in Quality According to Consumers, Top-Rated 2020 Luxury SUVs in Quality According to Consumers, Top-Rated 2020 Luxury Cars in Quality According to Consumers, Top-Rated 2020 Sedans in Quality According to Consumers, 10 Most Popular Midsize SUVs and Crossovers, Most Reliable Crossovers and SUVs in 2017, 2019 Vehicle Dependability: Most Dependable Trucks, 2019 Vehicle Dependability: Most Dependable Luxury SUVs, 10 Most Popular Luxury SUVs and Crossovers. This type of car isn’t really my cup of automotive tea, but you found a beauty and I share your admiration for the simplicity and functionality of it. My father’s ’68 Chevy Nova, bought used in ’71, was imported originally by a Soviet diplomat (the embassy also had a Volga), and its only options were an AM radio, power brakes and tinted windows. Welcome; nice first writeup about a very important car to GM! The GM B platform (also known as GM B body) was General Motors' full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform from 1926-1996. Youu can contact me at Those are the original seats and material after 250k clicks. Second, what a great car! DFO. So they bought a new 77 Impala wagon. It’s paper think when stock and doesn’t last very long. GM spent a lot of money telling us it was “ALL NEW!”. Very nice car Dean. You can’t get less flashy than the Impala’s boxy shape, generous space and simple controls. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. Great write-up Steve. Who needs that stuff when you have the roomy interior of one of these downsized full-sized GM cars? Namely the manual windows which only need the regulators lubed when needed. That’s an awesome car and an awesome sounding trip you took with your son! And the fuel gauge failed. Yes, it’s fun to see muscle cars and exotic supercars at a car show, but they don’t bring out the visceral memories that folks share when they stop me to talk about the Impala. The “downsized” B was little more than a re-skinned prior-year “A” intermediate chassis with a more-formal body on top. Regardless the marque discussed, driving a plain ordinary, non aspirational vehicle from decades ago has seldom been better explained than in this post. There is something about owning a car that people can relate to – one that was essential in some way to their daily lives. Credit where credit is due, Volkswagen offered an under-hood diagnostic connector in the early seventies. Search 1977 Chevrolet Impala for Sale to find the best deals. This summer, my 17 year old son and I took the Impala on a road trip from the Twin Cities to Kansas City. His son had a Trans-Am with the screaming chicken that was always making sound later in the decade. A car for most any occasion. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, COAL: 1977 Chevrolet Impala – The Honest Car. 1977 Chevrolet Impala Coupe 350-4 V-8 Hydra-Matic (aut. Original MSRPManufacturer Suggested Retail Price. On the opposite end of climate our 95 Escort was apparently an upper Midwest car because it had a factory block heater which was never needed in the mild winters of Beaverton. High Retail. Less durable plastic. $1,225. Used 1977 Chevrolet Impala Parts For Sale. Like every Impala/Caprice of its vintage, it did come with power steering and brakes, as well as a three speed automatic. Thanks, Dennis. Compared to my other cars – a 2016 BMW 228i Xdrive and a 2016 Mazda CX-5 – the Impala is definitely out of another era, but it demands a different kind of driving. A comfortable, generally controlled ride. Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. Yes, there was some cost cutting in the 1980s and GM definitely let these cars wither on the vine, but the drivetrains didn’t get worse. Theirs had A/C and the flossier trim that went with the Caprice, and the seats were vinyl rather than cloth, and the car was red, but otherwise very similar. These were quite the sensation when they were introduced, and I remember taking a look at them at the local dealership in the fall of ’76. I’ve never used one, but recall reading about them back in the day-, https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=720303. 1977 1978 1979 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE IMPALA MALIBU HEATER HEAT AC AIR CONTROL. I specifically remember standing in the checkout at the grocery store back in 1976 and seeing photos of these cars on the magazine stands, before they hit the dealers, and they sure caught my eye then, just as this beauty does today.’re. But had they tested a 305, the 305 would probably best 18 seconds, which would also (by 1977 standards) make it quick. $ 2.42. Both versions did do as you mentioned: good, reliable transportation; not fashion statements. And both cars are free of the vinyl roof! The remaining chrome was taken off and some sound deadening removed. Floating down I-35, the Impala was in its element. I think it had been a former police or government car (as many Biscayne were as the bottom trim). Seeing the Impala next to a new Tahoe is interesting. Yes, a Corvette or euro performance car were aspirational for young drivers. 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