This 1966 Chevrolet Impala convertible was delivered new to Draper Chevrolet in Saginaw, Michigan, and was acquired by the current owner on BaT in October 2016. It is finished in Mist Blue with a white soft top over a two-tone blue interior, and power is from a 283ci V8 paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted brakes, and a push-button radio. Work performed during current ownership is said to have included the installation of a replacement carburetor, convertible top motor, and battery. This Impala is now offered on behalf of the current owner with a clean California title.
The car is finished in Mist Blue and features a white soft top. Exterior equipment includes chrome bumpers, quad-headlights, and dual side mirrors. A Draper dealer badge is present on the trunk lid, and rust is noted around the rear windows.
Factory 14″ steel wheels wear polished hubcaps and Cooper Trendsetter SE whitewall tires. Power-assisted brakes were included from the factory, and the stock single-cylinder master cylinder has been upgraded to a dual-cylinder unit.
The cabin features front and rear bench seats upholstered in light blue vinyl with dark blue inserts, along with matching door panels and carpeting. Amenities include power steering, a push-button radio, and Chevrolet-branded rubber floor mats. Recent work is said to have included the installation of a replacement convertible top motor.
The body-color steel dashboard features a dark blue top pad and houses an analog clock, the radio, the climate controls, and a glovebox. The two-spoke steering wheel is equipped with a horn ring and frames a horizontal 120-mph speedometer and a fuel level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 38k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the current owner.
The 283ci V8 is paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Work performed in 2017 is said to have included a tune-up and the installation of a replacement carburetor and battery. An oil leak is noted.
