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1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

$77,999

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Impala SS

Year

1965

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

350

Description

For Sale: Restored 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS – Classic Style meets Modern Performance Get behind the wheel of a timeless icon. This 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS has been meticulously and extensively rebuilt, blending legendary muscle car styling with high-performance modern upgrades and incredible attention to detail. Engine & Performance • Power: New 350 High-Output Engine delivering a fierce 400 HP • Rear End: Fully rebuilt Positraction rear end • Brakes: Premium Wilwood front and rear disc brakes for maximum stopping power • Steering: Brand new steering box for tight, responsive handling • Exhaust: Freshly installed custom exhaust system with a deep, classic rumble Suspension & Wheels • Stance: RideTech Air Ride Suspension for an adjustable, ultra-smooth ride • Wheels: Staggered 20' x 10' Foose rims matching the car's aggressive profile • Rubber: Brand new performance tires with zero wear Exterior styling • Paint: Flawless new paint job with a deep, mirror-like finish • Glass: Brand new custom tinted glass all around • Lighting: Eye-catching Blue Halo headlights for a modern, custom touch • Accents: Custom chrome steering column visible from the cockpit Interior & Electronics • Cabin: Completely new custom upholstery from floor to ceiling • Gauges: Modern Dakota Digital dashboard for crisp, accurate readouts • Audio: Classic-look stereo paired with a high-end Xstream Sound System • Detailing: Custom steering wheel and vibrant interior accent lighting • Trunk: Fully custom-enclosed trunk featuring an integrated Impala logo mirror Included Extras • All tournament trophies, awards, and show plaques won by this vehicle • Selection of additional spare parts

Chevrolet Impala SS Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1961–1969
~2 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The Chevrolet Impala SS brought Super Sport performance to the full-size car, combining the appeal of a premium Chevrolet with available 409ci, 427ci, and 454ci engines that made the big car go like few others in the muscle car era.
This guide covers
✓ 8-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 4 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts
Read the Full Impala SS Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Impala Market Overview

Based on 107 Chevrolet Impala listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

107
Listed Now
$42,799
Avg. Asking Price
1958–1996
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site - Above Average
This car: $77,999
Low: $5,000 High: $169,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 57% ◄
Manual 13%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 8%
Good 12%
Fair 9%
Poor 5%
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Chevrolet Impala SS Buyer's Guide

Mike Sullivan here, and the Impala SS occupies a unique space in the performance car world. Most muscle cars are mid-size or pony cars, the Impala SS was the full-size alternative for buyers who needed room for a family but didn't want to give up performance. It's a different kind of muscle car, and it produced some genuinely great machines.

The Impala SS name covered the 1961–1969 model years, and each period has its character. The early cars with the legendary 409ci engine are culturally immortal, the Beach Boys made sure of that. The mid-decade cars with the 396 and 427 are capable performers. The 1969 cars are the most refined and the last of the classic Impala SS era before the nameplate went into hibernation until the 1990s.

What to Check Before Buying

✓
Trim Tag SS Code , Verify the Super Sport option code on the trim tag, required to authenticate as a factory SS.
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409 Engine Numbers , On W-engine 409 cars, verify engine block casting numbers against documented 409 W-engine references.
✓
Cowl Rust , Inspect cowl area at windshield base, structural rust here is expensive to repair.
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Rear Quarter Panels , Probe lower rear quarters and trunk floor, these rust consistently on northern-state B-body cars.
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SS Interior , Verify bucket seats, center console, and specific SS gauges are correct for the year and original.
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Broadcast Sheet , Check under the carpet for the broadcast sheet, confirms factory build options.
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Rocker Panels (1968–1969) , Check lower rockers on late cars, water intrusion from the lower edge seal causes hidden rust.
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Muncie 4-Speed , Test all gears on 4-speed cars, synchronizer wear is common and expensive to rebuild correctly.

Common Issues

Misrepresented non-SS Impalas with added SS badging, trim tag verification is essential. Cowl area rust from windshield seal failure. Lower rear quarter and trunk floor rust. W-engine 409 availability for restoration parts, less common than the FE or big-block Chevy parts. Worn Muncie four-speed synchronizers on SS 4-speed cars. Incorrect or replaced bucket seats and center consoles on "restored" examples.

What to Look For

Verify the SS designation via the trim tag, the Super Sport code must be present to authenticate an SS. On 409-equipped cars, verify engine codes against the W-engine reference list. Check the cowl area, lower rear quarter panels, and trunk floor for rust, the full-size B-body platform rusts in these specific locations. On 1968–1969 cars, inspect the lower rocker area. Verify all SS-specific interior components (bucket seats, console, specific gauges) are present and correct for the year.

Price Guide

1961–1964 SS 409 (documented): $35,000–$75,000. 1961 bubble-top SS with 409: $50,000–$100,000+. 1965–1967 SS 396: $22,000–$45,000. 1967–1969 SS 427 (documented): $40,000–$85,000. 1967–1969 SS 427 L72 (425hp, documented): $60,000–$120,000. Base Impalas misrepresented as SS: avoid without documentation.

Did You Know?

The Beach Boys' 1962 hit "409" was written after Brian Wilson's friend Dave Marks bought a 1962 Chevrolet with the 409ci engine. The song was recorded quickly to cash in on the hot rod craze and reached #1 on the Billboard charts, making the Impala SS the only car to have a Number One hit written specifically about its engine. The 1961 Impala "bubble top" (named for its low, curved rear roofline) is widely considered one of the most elegant full-size American car designs ever produced.

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