FEATURE IMAGE: The 1966 Chevrolet Impala is 6 foot 7 inches wide (79.9 inches). See –https://www.conceptcarz.com/s9332/chevrolet-impala-series.aspx – retrieved May 7, 2024. May 2024. 94% 7.65mb Author’s photograph.

1959 Chevrolet Impala 2-door hardtop. Second Generation (1959-1960). August 2023. Author’s photograph.

1965 Chevrolet Impala, Fourth Generation (1965–1970). Recognizable by its signature triple taillight design and flowing full-size body, the Chevy Impala was commonly equipped with a V8 engine, such as the 350 or 409ci. Redesigned in 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record that year. July 2017. 2.77mb DSC_0419 (1). Author’s photograph.

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS, Fourth Generation (1965–1970). The Impala SS (Super Sport) was introduced as an option in 1960 as an appearance/performance package. Soon it was limited to hardtop and convertible coupe models. From 1964 through 1967 (Impala’s third and fourth generations), the Super Sport was a separate model, with its own VIN prefix: for instance, in 1965-67 cars 166/68 was the prefix for a V8-equipped Impala SS. August 2021. 10.9 mb. Author’s photograph.

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS, Fourth Generation (1965-1970). From 1962 to 1964, Super Sports came with engine-turned aluminum trim which was used to fill the side moldings of the car. In 1965 this was replaced by a “blackout” trim strip that ran below the taillights. August 2021. 11.4 mb. Author’s photograph.

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS, Fourth Generation (1965-1970). At its debut in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. By the late 1960’s, classic muscle or “big block” cars focused on smaller models. The last model year for the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport series was 1969. August 2021. 7.71 mb. Author’s photograph.

1966 Chevrolet Impala 2D Coupe. As cited above, from its debut in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala was distinguished by its symmetrical triple taillights. For the model year 1965 the Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan and later a separate series above the Impala in 1966. The Impala remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne and continued as Chevrolet’s most popular full-sized model through the end of its initial production run in model year 1985. The 1966 Impala had a sexy sleek appearance with a 396 Turbo Jet that gave plenty of power and a smooth ride. May 2024. 89% 7.94mb Author’s photograph.

The 1966 Impala was a mild restyle of the 1965, featuring a new instrument panel, grille, wheel covers (except for SS models), and, instead of six round taillights, rectangular taillights that wrapped around to the side of the quarter panels. May 2024. 79% 7.85mb Author’s photograph.

Standard features on the 1966 Chevrolet Impala included lap belts front and rear, reverse lamps, day/night rearview mirror, and a padded dashboard. In a year of the introduction of the luxury Caprice and a slight redesign, sales plummeted compared to its record sales the year before. May 2024 97% 7.77mb Author’s photograph.

The 1966 Chevrolet Impala is nearly 18 feet long (213.2 inches). see – https://www.conceptcarz.com/s9332/chevrolet-impala-series.aspx – retrieved May 7, 2024. May 2024. 85% 7.56mb Author’s photograph.

1969 Chevrolet Impala. The 1969 models were unique in several ways. Disc brakes were optional in previous years and standard in 1969 joined to 15-inch wheels. This was also the only year that the cars had the name Impala anywhere on the body. May 2024. 84% 7.93mb Author’s photograph.

Nearly 40% of the Chevrolet’s entire production for 1969 (2,082,947) was the Impala (777,000) and topped Caprice production. see – https://www.conceptcarz.com/s24095/chevrolet-impala.aspx – retrieved May 8, 2024. May 2024. 90% 7.42mb. Author’s photograph.

1970 Chevy Impala. September 2022. 67% Author’s photograph.

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