1966 Chevrolet Impala SS in Irvine, California

Vehicle Description

1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible, 396 big block with 4 speed manual and 12 bolt positraction rear axle, red with black interior, center console, factory tachometer, power top, power steering and power front disc brakes. Owned and maintained by ASE certified mechanic. Every effort was made to keep the car as close to original as possible. This car has received a complete "extreme" mechanical overhaul. The 1966 396 325 horsepower big block was bored, balanced and blueprinted with new pistons and we added hardened valve seats to the heads for unleaded fuels. The points have been replaced by an electronic module but looks the same as the stock distributor. This is not the original matching numbers motor. It is a 100% perfect replica with all casting numbers matching what originally came on the car. That includes air cleaner, carb, intake, heads, exhaust manifolds and accessories. The motor came out of a 1966 2 door hardtop impala donor vehicle. The transmission is a Muncie M20 4 speed that has been rebuilt and blueprinted. All castings are correct just like the motor. The transmission countershaft was sleeved and replaced. This is a "common leak" that 90% of restorers pass on to the buyer. Shifts smooth and no leaks. The 12 bolt positive traction rear is also the correct casting and has a 3.07 ratio gear set. It was also rebuilt with new bearings and seals. All chrome and stainless has either been replaced or restored. The new power top has a new pump, rams and glass window. All gaskets are new. Everything works! Even windshield washer sprayers! Sorry but AM radio doesn't work. A few upgrades have been made to the car. The brakes have been converted to a dual master cylinder with front discs for safety "Just Right Brake Products". And the rims are 15" rallies that just look better than what came on it. Incredible car and could not be built for anywhere near what I am asking. All mechanical issues have been sorted and it is better than the day it left the factory. Best driving car I have ever owned.