Only the sky was the limit for the Impala in 1964, as its sales reached 889,600 units, accounting for over half of all 1.5 million Chevrolet cars sold this year.
The popularity of the Super Sport was also growing. Available as a separate lineup, the 1964 Impala Super Sport was now more popular despite carrying a hefty price tag—$2,947 for the hardtop and $3,196 for the convertible.
A 1964 Impala (non-SS) landed on Craigslist recently, and the owner says the car has all the main selling points of a highly desirable classic. It’s all original, complete, running and driving, and still wearing factory paint and panels.
The seller says this Impala was purchased from an elderly lady (aren’t they all?), and they owned it for over 15 years. It was meticulously cared for during this whole time, so the car is now ready for the road.
The Impala sports minor rust, and this isn’t necessarily a surprise, considering it has never been restored. The rust damage in the trunk could be a sign that the pan is still original (or bad restoration work, though I doubt this is the case), and you should put the car on a lift to inspect the undersides and see what happens with the floors.
The engine is a V8, but the owner doesn’t share more information, so it’s impossible to tell if it has ever been rebuilt – considering the “all original” claim, the V8 should be the one fitted from the factory.
The 1964 Impala could be ordered with a 283ci unit as standard, but the options list included several more powerful options. The 409 was the icing on the cake and the right choice for SS buyers. Chevrolet offered two 409 versions, and the top developed 425 horsepower despite carrying a $484 price tag.
The interior looks good, but we don’t get a closer look at the dashboard, so I can’t tell if it’s fitted with air conditioning. AC is a desirable option today on a classic Impala, but anyone who wanted it in 1964 had to pay $364 to get it installed from the factory.
Overall, this Impala is an intriguing purchase from an old lady, and it should easily become a daily driver with only minor TLC. It shouldn’t be difficult to give this car a refresh, so it also qualifies for a super-easy father-son project. You can take it home for $14,000, which is a fair price, considering the missing information and the number of doors. However, you should be able to determine the right price with an in-person inspection, so contact the seller and arrange a trip to Santa Maria, California, if you’re interested in it. The car should be able to drive to your garage on its wheels.