Pole Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
When you buy old cars as a package deal, you often get limited information as to their background. Case in point here, the seller got five automobiles as part of an estate sale, and they had been living in a pole barn for years. That includes this 1967 Chevy Impala Super Sport which is said to look nicer in the photos than it really is. You could focus on getting it running again and worry about the cosmetics later. Located in East Alton, Illinois, this SS is available here on eBay where bidders have raised the ante to $10,100.
The Super Sport was introduced in 1961 as a performance version of the Impala, but Chevy’s emphasis shifted to style in 1962 which pushed sales through the roof. The SS would continue to be offered on the Impala through 1969 when it was retired right where it started as a performance car. In the mid-1960s, sales of the Impala SS took a hit when the mid-size Chevelle came along which also offered an SS, and the luxurious Caprice began to steal some of its thunder, too. In 1967, Chevrolet built about 76,000 Super Sports, almost all of them with a V8 and 88% were coupes over convertibles.
We don’t know how long this Chevy and its friends were holed up in the pole barn, but not long enough to destroy the body or the ability of the car to run. We’re told the paint was reapplied some 25 years ago and presents well in the photos, but the seller is less optimistic about it in person. There is some chipping and bubbling that we don’t see. While the color is listed as teal, Nantucket Blue looks more likely. We don’t see any rust and — except for the steering wheel — the interior may be okay
If you prime the carburetor with gasoline, the Impala will start and move around on its own. While the SS has an automatic transmission, its flavor of V8 engine is not stated. And the air cleaner and aftermarket valve covers don’t help with identifying the motor. Nor do we know if it’s original to the car whose mileage is only indicated with a placeholder figure. The seller describes it as “a parts car in need of restoration.” It seems nicer than that, but an in-person inspection would help. Anyone up for a quick road trip?
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Comments
Well, I can barely read the the side of the fender script, but I think it says…3…2…something…the engine in the car is not a ’67 engine, however…I think it might be a….3…5…something…very nice find!
Curious as to why and what you see that tells you it is a 350 and not a 327? The only thing I don’t see is an oil fill tube, but this car has both an aftermarket intake as well as valve covers. It easily could be the 327 with a later model intake. Not trying to be argumentative, just wondering if I am missing something.
I had a 68 SS Impala and it came with a 327… if that helps at all…
You are correct! 68 impala’s were equipped with 327. Later years impala were equipped with 350 or 307.
I believe in 1967, the only model that had a 350 option was the Camaro.
Correct, the 350 engine made its debut in the 67 Camaro SS 350, it was not available in any other Chevrolet, even the Corvette until 1968.
And don’t see the SS hood with the raised trim on it, did that only come on big block engine models?
Correct. The SS 427 had the bulged hood with the chrome trim. Standard SS hood was the “flat” hood.
I had a 68 it had a 307
I believe 1968 was first year for 307 1967 was 283 327 396 427 for full size chevys
This car has been living in a barn and “is said to look nicer in the photos than it really is.”
Like the girls on the dating sites — there us always tge chance that you are looking at the old pictures from when they were in the pink of health, instead of what is actually on offer.
This is how I remember the motors for ’67 Impala, although I did not know the Rochester carbed 325 hp 396 had a turbo:
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.
Power : 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque : 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 104 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque : 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque : 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
I do think the 427’s were the Rats, not the heavier 348 – 409 based.
Can anyone explain the 11 to 1 compression on the 385 hp and 10.25 to 1 on the 425 hp for the 427 ci? Error?
Yes blue you just have the stats turned around or your information source has a misprint, 385 hp should be 10.25 hydraulic cam, 425 HP solid cam 11.00 cr.
‘turbo charged’ 396 ?!?!
Really ?, cause wow, i want one like that
I think if I remember rt it was not a turbo Chevy called them turbo-trust it was a name
I believe it was TurboFire V8 not a turbocharger.
and now my mindz eye can see twin Ts 396 with feeds through the high beams..
ya
one of my top dream charriots
and i keep looking at the pic of this one
and dang id a loved it
so, i hope whom ever got it gets to dial it and drive it, long cruz
cause
one of the finest ever
From: Concepcarz.com –
This is how I remember the motors for ’67 Impala, although I did not know the Rochester carbed 325 hp 396 had a turbo:
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 6489 cc | 396.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.
Power : 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque : 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 104 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque : 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque : 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
I do think the 427’s were the Rats, not the heavier 348 – 409 based.
Can anyone explain the 11 to 1 compression on the 385 hp and 10.25 to 1 on the 425 hp for the 427 ci? Error?
B.S. I had a 70 Impala SS..
W/454 & Auto…All #s matched !!
Nice car….but dont tell me they ended the SS model in 69 !!!!!!!!
The last year for the Impala SS was 1969 (427 engine). The 1970 Caprice took over the SS option (454 engine) for one more year. The Impala SS option wasn’t revived again until the year 1994.
This was a Full # matching car….rust and all…this was 1981…”Impala Sport Coupe” !
SS emblems on the glove box, SS Trim on the door panels….
454/SS emblems one fenders & trunk ! Along with the dealerships pot metal signage emblem, on the left side of the trunk lid ! Never was painted anywhere (3x green)……
That car was not a Caprice..
I’m looking for the photos, I have of it….I’ll get back to ya…..
It might have had SS emblems stuck on it, but the Impala SS ran from 1961-1969, and again from 1994-1996. And if you want to count it, again from 204-2005.
Got around to finding the pics..none would back me up…
ALL I will say in my defense: I bought the car for $500.00 in 1981…it totally was never molested….not even “chip touch~ up paint”….
IF anything, the dealer would of had it done ! As they are the same ones used on the Chevelles….It showed on the (original) invoiice…he paid $2276 for it brand new…and that it was a “1970 Impala 2dr. Sport Coupe SS 454 w/auto .
Yeah I sold it 🤨
Had me fooled !