Worth Saving? 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS
With so many cool offerings throughout the sixties under their belt, it’s not an easy task for me to try and pick a favorite Chevrolet Impala SS, but if I could narrow it down to three it would likely be the 1967-1969 models with that RPO Z24 package. But if I had to choose just one year to crown as king, 1969 may be my choice for a couple of different reasons. The buyer also got disc brakes and 15-inch wheels as standard equipment for ’69, plus it was the last year before the Super Sport took a quarter-century hiatus on the Impala, not making another appearance until 1994. To say the 1969 Impala SS here on eBay needs work is an understatement, with the seller himself having originally purchased it as a parts car, but if you’re searching for just certain items or have a never-say-never attitude it may be worth a look. The Chevy is located in Booneville, Mississippi with bidding standing at $520, still short of reserve.
Barn Finds reader Larry D. has been sending us lots of tips as of late, and we’d like to thank him again for this one! Dig if you will a photo of what a pristine example of a Garnet Red ’69 Impala looks like and it really makes one hope that somehow, someway, this car can be saved, at least without breaking the bank. It’s sad when a car that’s production was less than 2,500 units for ’69 gets to the point of deterioration that this one has, and I’m curious if any of our readers see any hope beyond only getting a few parts off of it.
Unfortunately, the deterioration seems to get more substantial as you move southward, with most things down below seeming to be plagued with rust. At least the rear-end is still under there, although nothing is specifically mentioned about it, and I’m really hoping that missing 427 and 4-Speed found their way into something that’s bringing somebody much delight! Sadly, the components up front aren’t looking much better, and the seller claims this one isn’t even a roller, so I guess you’ll need to bring something heavy-duty to load up this one.
Maybe there are a few parts inside that can be put to good use, and some positive news is that the car does still retain all of its original uncracked glass. And speaking of glass, I’m wondering how many of you are seeing the glass as half-full here, with the potential for a worthwhile restoration in this car’s future? Or if the glass is half-empty and there are only some parts to be scoured on this one, how much beyond $500 would it make sense to pay for these items to put on a different Impala?
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Comments
Parts car
oh for heavens sake, if you really wanted one this one is not it.
It’s a longshot, but if documentation exists that shows this to be an original, L72 425HP car, it might be worth saving, or perhaps more likely, it might fall victim to a shady VIN swap to a cleaner car.
Changing VINs is illegal.
Only if you get caught.
Former parts car.
The glass isn’t half full, it’s not half empty. It’s broken.
The glass prob had a big rust hole in the bottom.
I was wondering why the SS emblem was still on the grille as that’s usually stolen on junkers , but I see even that’s broken . Like the Big C said ,its a former parts car , that’s now been sitting 18 years with all the desirable parts removed
$500. for this one is way overpriced. Considering no motor or trans. four flat tires and severe rust, plus a destroyed interior puts the value closer to $50. This makes it seem like the seller is looking for someone to pay him to haul off his trash!!
Why?
Panhard bar, airshocks, rear axle, pdb, 4 gear linkage, radiator tanks, clutch pedal set, stick steering column, buckets, trim, rear quarters, rear bumper with lights.
There is a grand in parts left on the parts car. And since it is in Mississippi the engine is most likely still in a local Rambler knocking down the miles. The engine can be bought for less than the car right now with gasoline over 3 bucks a gallon.
Looking at pictures it looks to be repairable. And 427 BB and 4 gear, well what is not to like. Treasure hunt for the original parts in local papers will net a score in memories.
Even has the date coded rims…..
Ok because it was built in November 1969 that makes it a 1970 model year so what does the title say.
It was built Nov. Of 69.
It was built Nov. Of 68.
It was built Nov. of 68.
Scrap
They’ve owned this pile almost 20 years and just now decide they have no time to do anything with it. I will never understand idiots. There is a guy about 10 miles from me here in Pennsylvania, who lives in a run down house, yet, there is a fairly decent 69 GTO Judge on jackstands in his driveway half covered with a ripped blue tarp. His yard is full of junk, and an early Datsun 240Z, which are bringing big money now, yet he lives in squalor.
I have yet to understand the mentality of people like that. There is a guy about 2 miles from me that has a 67 gto just sitting outside his garage wasting away
Their “philosophy” is no deeper than “MIIIIIIINE!!!!!” They won’t let go of them either, they’ll just watch them sink into the ground.
Name this dog “Fido” and “take it to the farm.”
On the showroom floor, new, this model couldn’t hold a candle to the styling of the 67-68 models. Not even close.
69 is by far better looking.
The only fullsize super sport produced in 69 was the Z24 SS427…
Very rare I’m sure and I’m a Mopar fan, but I’d take a chance at this car, We need to try and save as many old cars as possible whether they are junk or not,
To me it’s still an off the frame rotisserie restoration back to originality process if I had the right proper funds, room, equipment and tools, I would bring back that car back to its original Glory when it was first built or even better than when it was originally first built but a whole lot better. Again with me that car would be fully functionally equipped, fully loaded, fully powered 60/60 powered recliner bucket seats, manual/standard 4- speed transmission or 5 speed automatic horse shoe shifter with console in between bucket seats with factory built and installed air conditioning. Dual Remote Control Side Mirrors with a 454 4BBL Rocket V8 Power Plant under the Hood with Factory Rally Steel Wheels with All Terrain 2” White Wall Tires. Ivan I J
Without looking at any of the pictures, yes worth saving.
Every old car is worth saving now with there being so few left.
They are en endangered species we need to protect.