Optional 327 cid Turbo-Fire V8 engine, automatic Powerglide transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, rear four-link suspension with upper and lower control arms, rear-wheel drive; wheelbase: 119 inches
• A significant model year for the Impala’s history
• Nicely restored to its period-correct appearance
• Fitted with chrome wire spoke wheels with knock-off spinners
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala was redesigned from its predecessor and featured a sleek, sculpted body with a longer hood and shorter deck. The new design incorporated a wrap-around front windshield, a pointed front bumper, and a sleek rear end. The car also featured a more spacious interior with a redesigned dashboard, new door panels, and improved seats.
It came available in three different body styles, a two-door hardtop, a two-door convertible, and a four-door sedan. It was also available in a variety of trims, including the base model, the Super Sport (SS), and the luxury-oriented Caprice. The base model came with a six-cylinder engine, while the SS and Caprice had V8 engines with varying horsepower options. Notable options included power steering, power brakes and air conditioning, which this Super Sport has all of. Other notable features on this SS model include a modern-day stereo made to look like a period correct one and chrome wire spoke wheels with knock-off spinner center caps, wrapped in classic redline tires.
The 1964 Impala was known for its impressive performance and handling, thanks to its powerful engine options and advanced suspension system. The car’s top-of-the-line engine was a 409 cubic-inch V8 that produced up to 425 horsepower and 425 pounds-feet of torque.
When the 1964 Super Sport two-door Hardtop was offered for sale, it came with a base price tag of $2,947 dollars. Compared to the average costs of 1964, it was priced at a good deal, as the average car cost $3,500, annual household income was $6,000, an average home cost $13,050 and a gallon of gas was about $0.30 cents per gallon.
