1968 Chevrolet Impalas are essentially the same as their predecessors, with the exception of minor cabin improvements and minor front end revisions. The most significant modification was to the Super Sport, which was presently offered as an optional package rather than a standalone model.
The SS package, which could be installed on any Impala in the lineup, was available for $179. Consequently, the six-cylinder Impala SS came into existence, albeit with a limited number of examples ultimately leaving the production lines.
Chevrolet built close to 711,000 Impalas for this model year, but the SS output dropped to a little over 38,000 units. It was a massive decline from 74,000 units in 1968, so it was obvious General Motors’ strategy to turn the SS into an option package didn’t impact the car’s market appeal.
A 1968 Chevrolet Impala recently emerged from incredibly long storage, making its way tofind a new home. The car was parked indoors in 1976, so it’s been sitting for nearly five decades. It’s a convertible project with typical rust suspects, including the floors.
However, promises the floors aren’t fully wrecked and wouldn’t require a complete replacement. Regular patches should be enough, but your best option is to inspect the undersides and look under the carpets to determine the rust damage more accurately. The rust has already reached the lower parts of the body, but considering the long tenure inside, the damage makes sense.
An AM radio with a rear antenna, power steering and brakes, auxiliary lighting, power seats, remote mirrors, power windows, and fender skirts were just a few of the many choices the Impala had when it came off the manufacturing line. Though it was unclear if the car was still complete, the majority are still on it.
The car has had the same owner for its whole life, and the original steel wheels are still present. The rest of it may or may not be original, but after fifty years off the road, this Impala may be a survivor that just needs some TLC.
The engine under the hood was a 327 with 275 horsepower, but someone took it apart and never put it back together. The good news is the mill is complete, so a good mechanic should be able to get it in the car. All numbers match, so if you plan to restore an Impala to factory specifications, this convertible could be a good candidate for your project.