1965 impala ss
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1965 impala ss ls1 5.3/4l60e, headers, new starter, new poly motor mounts, new front and rear coils, new kyb shocks front and rear, new mbm front upper and lower control arms, new outer tie rods, new disc brakes/calipers/rotors all around, 8" dual diaphragm booster, new adjustable rear upper control arms, new rear southside lowers, electric fans, aluminum radiator, new heater core with a/c delete, 10 bolt rear end freshened up with posi and 336 gears. new brake and fuel lines, new rag joint, new poly tie rod end links, new plugs/wires, plug boot protectors, battery tray/battery, rear dome lights, poly body bushings, and sway bar bushings. it is a factory a/c car but has been deleted. still have a/c box. interior needs to be gone through and body work needs to be done. some pinhole rust spots on the passenger floor and trunk but frame and rest of car are solid. car is originally from the navajo nation in new mexico. was sitting for 20 years in a barn. engine bay has been cleaned and painted. underside has been cleaned and freshly painted. 70k original miles. original color is ermine white and light blue interior. bucket front seats. nothing major missing from the car. i have pics in my profile.
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I really enjoyed all the photos you have. Quite a project but a real SS is well worth it to the right person. Rollers generally sell in the $2,000 - $4,000 area and from that point on there are just too many unknowns for accurate pricing. Complete restored cars are easier to price, otherwise the prices range all over the place.
I remember seeing this rather rough '65 Impala SS because it was located close by. The seller was asking $9200 and I believe he sold it, but for how much?? It still might give you a general idea for comparison sake. If you are selling, best of luck. If just curious about 'what's it worth', the more you complete, the higher the price, generally speaking. Here's the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Chevrolet-Impala-/301903240697?vxp=mtr&nma=true&si=bumQ2%252Be6rVbSrAZCxLkLLf%252BBMy0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I remember seeing this rather rough '65 Impala SS because it was located close by. The seller was asking $9200 and I believe he sold it, but for how much?? It still might give you a general idea for comparison sake. If you are selling, best of luck. If just curious about 'what's it worth', the more you complete, the higher the price, generally speaking. Here's the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Chevrolet-Impala-/301903240697?vxp=mtr&nma=true&si=bumQ2%252Be6rVbSrAZCxLkLLf%252BBMy0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Tough to say. Couple of years back, I saw a 65 impala SS, all body work done, no rust, 327ci with 4speed, needed paint and he was asking $8500. I tried to buy a 65 SS, 327, 4 speed, numbers matching car. Needed rear quarters and total restoration. The old fart said he was negotiable, then wouldn't come off his $5k asking price, so I walked.
A lot of people don't like taking on someone elses project and they might not like the LS swap. That said, I would start at 10K, probably take $8500.
A lot of people don't like taking on someone elses project and they might not like the LS swap. That said, I would start at 10K, probably take $8500.
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I'd want an engine size that was original to the 1965 SS. So even if the LS1 is an "upgrade," I view it as a deduction of $1K-$2K once the car is done. The missing AC will be another -$1K deduction. Figure that 90% of buyers considering such a car, would want it with the factory optioned engine and color combination. White and blue is a good combo imo. What's a decent #3 driver, automatic (correct older restoration) worth these days? $12K-$18K?
The first muscle car I ever considered buying was back in 1993, a 1967 Chevy Impala SS 427 automatic in Marina Blue. The car was restored and the ask price was in the upper teens as I recall. The guy really didn't want to sell it unless he got all the money. So we couldn't reach a deal. I always liked the Impala SS's of all years, always an underrated and underappreciated model.
The first muscle car I ever considered buying was back in 1993, a 1967 Chevy Impala SS 427 automatic in Marina Blue. The car was restored and the ask price was in the upper teens as I recall. The guy really didn't want to sell it unless he got all the money. So we couldn't reach a deal. I always liked the Impala SS's of all years, always an underrated and underappreciated model.
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