1964 Chevrolet Impala

This 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS is a gorgeous real deal Super Sport hardtop, with great optional upgrades including modern air conditioning! Some cars are more than transportation. Some cars are more than collectibles. A rare few transcend the automotive world entirely and become cultural artifacts - objects so deeply woven into the fabric of American life that they carry meaning far beyond their sheet metal and chrome. The 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS is one of those cars. By 1964, the Impala was already one of the best-selling cars in America - a status it had claimed with remarkable consistency since its 1958 introduction. General Motors had refined the full-size Chevrolet into something genuinely special for the 1961 model year, introducing the clean, elegant body lines that would define the platform through 1964. But it was the '64 that collectors and cultural historians consistently regard as the pinnacle - the year the design reached its fullest, most harmonious expression. The iconic triple taillights, the crisp roofline, the long, elegant hood, and the perfectly balanced proportions gave the 1964 Impala a timeless elegance that GM's designers would spend decades trying to recapture. The Super Sport package elevated that elegance into genuine performance. The SS designation brought bucket seats, a center console, and additional trim that was specially reserved for the Super Sports only. Back in 1964, buyers could specify engines ranging from a spirited 283 cubic inch V8 all the way to the thunderous 409 - the same engine immortalized by the Beach Boys just two years earlier. The 1964 Impala SS was, by any measure, a full-size American performance car at the absolute top of its game. But the 1964 Impala's cultural reach extended far beyond the showroom floor and the drag strip. In the decades following its production run, the '64 Impala became the undisputed crown jewel of lowrider culture - the canvas upon which generations of artists, craftsmen, and enthusiasts expressed their most ambitious visions of customization. From the boulevards of East Los Angeles to the streets of San Antonio, Albuquerque, and beyond, the '64 Impala on hydraulics became one of the most recognizable and celebrated icons in American custom car culture. More recently, a new generation discovered the car through hip-hop - from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's early videos to countless lyrical references across decades of West Coast rap - cementing the '64 Impala's status as a cross-cultural symbol of style, pride, and authenticity that few automobiles in history can claim. Today, an unmodified 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS commands fierce competition among collectors precisely because it exists at that rare intersection - beloved by traditional muscle car and classic car enthusiasts, revered within lowrider culture, and recognized by anyone who has ever paid attention to American music, film, or style. Powering this '64 Impala SS is an upgraded 350 cubic inch V8 engine topped with a single 4 barrel carburetor. Exhaust exits this Chevy's powerplant via a great sounding dual exhaust setup that produces a terrific rumble. The 350 V8 is backed by Powerglide Automatic Transmission that makes this Impala an easy car for anybody to drive. This '64 Impala SS is absolutely loaded with fantastic options and upgrades! With power steering, squeezing in and out of a tight parking space is a total breeze and the overall driving experience is much improved. The braking system has been completely overhauled and upgraded to a 4-wheel power disc brake setup along with an upgraded dual master cylinder together providing more reliable braking. This Impala SS rides on a set of brand new 17 inch American Racing Salt Flat Wheels with spinner center caps paired with new radial tires that give this Chevy a fantastic, mild custom look and a much better ride. The body has been refinished correctly in Palomar Red paint accented with a silver vinyl top, completing the exterior look of wonderful 1964 Impala. The interior of this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS is gorgeous! The front bucket seats along with the rear bench have been reupholstered in Silver vinyl that provides a wonderful complement to the exterior look of the car. The matching silver door panels, padded dash, steering wheel, and center console are all in great shape and appear to remain in their stock configuration. Like the drivetrain, the interior comes outfitted with fantastic upgrades too! You'll be able to stay cool even on the hottest summer days (and warm on a cool autumn evening) since this Super Sport Impala has been upgraded with modern air conditioning and heater system. You can also listen to all of your favorite tunes while cruising in this 64 Impala SS since the radio has been updated to a modern retro-style AM/FM stereo system. Instrumentation includes a 120 MPH speedometer, fuel gauge, and clock, along with indicator lights for engine temperature, oil pressure and electric system charging. Whether you're buying your very first classic car or you're adding to your fleet of 64 Impalas, this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!