1996 Impala Ss on 2040-cars

Hagerty Insurance just listed the Impala SS as one of the five most cool and collectible four-door sedans going.  To quote Hagerty, “Until the late and much-lamented Pontiac G8 came out, this was the last rear-wheel-drive GM sedan to lust after.  The stock Caprice was a bit of an awkward exercise with its aero design and faired rear wheels.  Fat tires, cool alloy wheels and a properly radiused rear-wheel arch did wonders for the Impala SS, as did the 5.7-liter LT1 V-8 that made 260 hp in the SS.  The few good ones that remain are becoming sought-after collectibles.”  This Impala SS is one of the few good ones.  

The Chevrolet Impala SS stands as one of the most recognizable names in American automotive history.  While the car's status was built during its original incarnation in the 1960s, Chevrolet brought it back in many subsequent iterations.  The 1990s Impala SS mounted a Corvette engine in a full-size Caprice sedan body and offered a large performance machine unlike anything offered by its contemporaries.  The Impala SS is powered by a Corvette-sourced naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V8 engine.  The 16-valve LT1 engine has a 4-inch bore, 3.48-inch stroke and a 10.5 compression ratio.  This motor generates 260 hp at 5,000 rpm and 330 foot-pounds of torque at 2,400 rpm.  The LT1 engine is mated to General Motors' 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission.

The 1995 Impala SS sits on a 115.9-inch wheelbase with an overall length of 214.1 inches, a height of 54.7 inches and a width of 77.5 inches.  The vehicle's 4,180-lb. curb weight rides on a front track of 62.3 inches and rear track of 62.7 inches.

The cabin of the Impala SS provides seating for up to five passengers.  Front headroom measures 39.2 inches, while rear headroom is 37.9 inches.  Legroom upfront is 42.2 inches, while the rear offers 39.5 inches.  The cabin provides for 63.4 inches of shoulder room, front and rear.  Hip room in the front measures 57 inches, while rear passengers are treated to 56.9 inches of hip room.

In addition to the Corvette-sourced motor and a heavy-duty gearbox, the Impala SS features many other characteristics that set it apart.  The SS variant is equipped with standard 17x8.5-inch rims and limited-slip rear axle.  Other adornments unique to this model included a monochromatic paint scheme, body color molding and special SS grill and badges.  The interior of the Impala SS features a column-mounted shifter, sport bucket seats with a full-floor console and an analog tachometer and digital speedometer.

Condition:

Paint - all original and beautiful.  Shines like new. Car has been covered and garaged its entire life.

Interior - Seat are perfect - zero defects.  Even the drivers seat is beautiful.  I always used leather lotion and all the interior is soft and supple.

Driveline - Numbers matching original LT1.  86,000 miles with no major repairs.  At 60,000 miles the following items were replaced.

Stainless Borla cat-back exhaust, all new drilled and slotted brakes (4), ram air set up, fuel injection system, water pump, opti-spark, tune-up, trans service, aluminum heads for a 95 corvette LT1, and all supporting items (belts, hoses, etc.)  This is not a radical change - moved it from the stock HP to an estimated 290 HP.  Cars runs perfect and gets 25 MPG on the highway!!!!!!  All of the parts that were replaced are included in the sale.

Features:

All original equipment except radio. I installed a CD radio (no wires were cut) and a security / entry system. Original radio is included  

EXTRA: California Car Cover (350.00), Front Bra (150.00), Dash Cover (50.00), Custom fit windshield shade (50.00), Custom floor mats x 4 (180.00), and of course all of the parts listed above. I will package and protect the car and parts for transportation. Thank you.

History:

I purchased the car abut 10 years ago from the original owner in California. It has always been covered, garaged and babied. 

This is a very nice SS a that runs and drives perfect!

Questions - please feel free to call - Randy 1-520-456-4815