Chevrolet Impala SS (1965)

Kickdown Check

• Extensively rebuilt Chevrolet Impala SS: nearly 3 years of restoration by the Berlin-based company SPR, with a total investment of just under 80,000 € (including materials, labor, and final inspection)
• Engine from the Chevrolet Corvette: 6.9-liter V8 with 317 kW / 431 PS and fuel injection system
• Appraisal report from 2023 and comprehensive documentation of the work are available
• The modifications are recorded in the vehicle registration documents

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1965
• Initial registration: United States, 1965
• Engine: 6.9-liter V8 (replacement engine from a Chevrolet Corvette) with 317 kW / 431 PS, Fitech Ultraram Kit 38302 fuel injection system
• Transmission: TH400 3-speed automatic transmission (fully rebuilt, from a Chevrolet Chevelle)
• Exterior color: Pearl Blue
• Interior: Ochre leather
• TÜV valid through June 2027, European registration, customs cleared
• Equipment:
  • Ridetech suspension kit, SKU 11290202
  • Vehicle frame reinforced and additionally cross-braced
  • Body mounted on PU bushings
  • Brake system: Wilwood Disc Brakes Kit 140-10238-D (front), Wilwood Disc Brakes Kit 140-10094-D (rear), with power brakes
  • American Racing VN338 Boss TT aluminum wheels in matte black:
    • Front axle: 18x8, 5x4.75, ET 2 mm, with 235/40 18 tires
    • Rear axle: 20x10, 5x4.75, ET 2, with 285/35 20 tires
  • SPR Germany airbox with Catchtank system
  • V2A exhaust manifold (SPR Germany)
  • Dual-flow exhaust system made of V2A, including catalytic converters and center mufflers (SPR Germany)
  • Aluminum splash water and coolant expansion tank, manufactured as a single component
  • Left and right chrome exterior mirrors
  • Windshield made of laminated glass
  • Flashpower custom steering wheel
  • Analog speedometer
  • Center console in body color with clock
  • Retro-style radio with state-of-the-art technology and sound system
  • Seats with handcrafted headrests
  • Rear side windows can be fully lowered
  • Rear seat belts
  • Metal cup holders

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is pearl blue
• The entire body has been professionally repainted
• The front and rear were completely redesigned for a modern look; the front bumper was redesigned and fully welded
• Various chrome parts, trim pieces, covers, emblems, and lights have been replaced
• The underbody is rust-free and has been treated
• The wheels are new and finished in matte black, no longer in anthracite as seen in some photos; see photo 161 for an image of the new color

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in ochre leather
• The top of the dashboard is covered in leather, and the trim is painted to match the car’s body color
• The headliner is made of smooth black leather and features paneled stitching
• The interior has been refurbished and is in very good condition

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is registered and fully roadworthy
• It is equipped with an engine from the Chevrolet Corvette: a 6.9-liter V8 with 317 kW / 431 PS and a Fitech Ultraram Kit 38302 fuel injection system
• The entire engine bay has been professionally cleaned and filled; the wiring harnesses have been remade, rerouted, and concealed
• Instead of the original 2-speed automatic transmission, a completely overhauled TH400 3-speed automatic transmission from a Chevrolet Chevelle was installed; to accommodate this, the transmission mounts were redesigned and a new driveshaft was fabricated
• The differential has been completely overhauled
• The brake system and tires are new
• There are no known technical defects
• Last service: May 2023

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 1 in Germany; unknown prior to that
• Initial registration: USA

Service History

• Extensive restoration carried out over nearly 3 years by the Berlin-based company SPR
• A total of just under 80,000 € invested, including materials, labor, and final inspection
• Body completely repainted; front and rear redesigned
• As part of the restoration, the engine, transmission, suspension, brake system, and exhaust system were replaced or modified, and the differential was overhauled
• Last service: May 2023; the car has seen very little use since then

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents
• Comprehensive documentation of the rebuild
• Appraisal report from 2023 available
• TÜV and service reports, as well as invoices, are available

Summary

For sale is a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS in pearl blue with an ochre leather interior. Of particular note is the very extensive, nearly three-year restoration carried out by the Berlin-based company SPR, in which a total of just under €80,000 was invested. The Impala is powered by a 6.9-liter V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette, producing 431 PS and featuring Fitech fuel injection, paired with a rebuilt TH400 3-speed automatic transmission. It also features a Ridetech suspension, a reinforced frame, Wilwood disc brakes, a dual-flow V2A exhaust system, and matte black American Racing wheels in 18- and 20-inch sizes. The front and rear have been modified for a modern look, and the underbody is rust-free and preserved. The odometer reading is 12,476 miles, but this cannot be verified. The vehicle has cleared customs and is registered in Germany; the TÜV inspection is valid through June 2027.