Love Station Wagons? This 1967 Chevrolet Impala Really Shouldn't Scare You Away

The Impala was already Chevy's best-selling car. It was also the best-selling car in the United States. In 1965, the Impala broke an impressive record, becoming the first nameplate in the US to sell more than 1 million units in one year, with the Super Sport accounting for an important share of all shipments.

The Impala continued to spearhead the GM brand's sales in the following years.

The 1967 model year witnessed a small decline to 575,600 Impalas and 76,055 Super Sports, but the Caprice continued to eat up its market share. Born in 1965 as an Impala version, the Caprice gained series status a year later, becoming a luxurious alternative to the other full-size Chevys on the market.

In 1967, customers who walked into Chevrolet dealerships to order an Impala were presented with six configurations. Two were hardtops—two and four doors—while two were wagons with room for six and nine passengers. The remaining two were the four-door sedan and the convertible.

This wagon was part of the 1967 Impala series.

It's easy to determine what happened to this Impala. It's been sitting for a long time – the owner says approximately 10 years, but I wouldn't be surprised if the time has been much longer – so it now struggles with major problems specific to abandoned cars.

The Impala suffers from extensive rust problems, but the owner says floor patches would do it. I wouldn't be so sure, though, so your best option if you're interested in this wagon is to inspect it in person. The vehicle looks intriguing; I won't deny that, but the quality of restoration starts with the condition of the project. The more solid the project, the easier the overhaul, so eventually, you'll do yourself a favor to determine how much work this Impala needs after the purchase.

I feel like it's a waste of time to detail its condition because anyone can inspect the Impala wagon in all its glory using the photos shared by eBay seller erngar_832. However, it looks like the car requires major work in all key areas, so I don't think it qualifies as a father-son project. It's a more ambitious project, and whoever buys it won't have an easy mission to return it to the road.

While it has spent its entire life in Northern California, the rust has already invaded the undersides. If possible, you should put it on a lift to inspect the undersides, as the owner claims it only needs "some rust repair."

The mechanical part also requires a closer inspection.

The car is fitted with a 327ci small-block engine paired with an automatic transmission. It doesn't run, but that's the only information we get about the engine. A good mechanic should decrypt more details with a quick inspection under the hood, but you can also ask the seller if the engine turns over by hand.

If the Impala has indeed been sitting for only 10 years, the V8 should still be in good shape. However, the only way to determine everything, especially if you want to retain this engine on the restored car, is to look at every part of the engine thoroughly.

The base engine on the 1967 Impala was the six-cylinder engine rated at 155 horsepower, while the standard V8 choice was the 283 with 195 horsepower. However, customers could also order more powerful engines, starting with the L30 (a 327ci unit rated at 275 horsepower, likely installed on this wagon if the original engine is still inside) and ending with the L72.

The almighty L72 was a 427 engine that carried a price tag of $542 over the sticker price of the Impala, but considering it developed 425 horsepower, it was a fantastic choice for the Super Sport. However, only approximately 2,100 cars were fitted with this engine.

The transmission choices included the 4-speed M20, the Powerglide 2-speed automatic, and the 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic. The 3-speed was the most expensive, as it increased the price of the Impala by $226.

Overall, this Impala is a good restoration candidate for someone who is particularly interested in wagons. However, it all depends on the selling price and how original it continues to be, as its rough shape makes the restoration job challenging.

The seller knows they can't make a fortune with this Impala, so they want only $2,500 for the car. This is the starting bid, and considering no reserve is in place, it could also be the selling price if only one bidder joins the fight. The auction will end in six days.

The Impala is parked in Gerber, California, and the buyer will need transportation to take it home due to the non-running engine.