This 1970 Chevrolet Impala started out as a 4-door hardtop which was purchased new by the previous owner’s mother in 1970 and inherited in 1984. Customization begun shortly thereafter included removal of the roof and rear doors, with metal panels welded in to transform the vehicle into a 2-door roadster. Additional modifications consist of a machine-finished stainless steel firewall, adjustable airbag suspension, 20″ Foose wheels, a side-dump dual exhaust system, custom bumpers, Corbeau bucket seats, a fabricated dash with American Instruments gauges, and matte black paint. Power comes from a small-block Chevrolet 350ci V8 which was rebuilt in 2010 and is paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission. The car was traded to the selling dealer in a partially-finished state two years ago, and was subsequently serviced and updated to get it in driving order. Less than 300 miles have been driven since. This Impala is offered at no reserve with a clean North Carolina title.
While customizing the body, the previous owner had a front bumper panel fabricated and integrated custom taillights into the rear fenders. The suspension incorporates airbags front and rear, and features manual self-centering valves for raising and lowering the vehicle. An air compressor and tank are mounted in the trunk.
This Impala rolls on a set of black 20″ Foose wheels with polished lips in the style of American Racing Torq Thrust Ds. The dual exhaust system exits just in front of the rear wheels. The selling dealer recently rebuilt the drum brakes, brake master cylinder, and power steering pump. A video showcasing the air ride system is provided above.
The rear seat and door panel area was filled with a sheet-metal surround, which was then finished in Rhino Lining. Corbeau bucket seats are fitted front and rear, with harnesses provided for the driver and passenger.
A custom-fabricated dash incorporates American Instruments gauges including an odometer that was set to zero when the seller received the car and now shows 294 miles. Total chassis mileage is unknown.
The previous owner installed a small-block Chevrolet 350ci V8 years ago, and reportedly rebuilt it in 2010 including a Doug Herbert camshaft as well as an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold. Maintenance over the past two years has been completed at the selling dealer’s facility, including new belts, fluids, and filters.
The factory data plate has been bolted to the machine-finished stainless steel firewall as pictured above. A driving video can be seen below:
