Joe Basil Chevrolet and the Basil family have worked tirelessly for seven decades to bring you excellence in automotive sales and service. In keeping with that accomplishment, the Basil family has now expanded into the classic car market. We have constructed a new building on Transit Road in Lancaster- Depew which has a wide range of select classics on display for you to view in a temperature-controlled environment. Still another of our select classics is this 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible, a very rare as well as unusual classic Chevrolet. Early in the performance era and before the arrival of smaller bodied cars, automotive manufacturers scrambled to fill a void in the publics demand for high performance vehicles. Early 1960 offerings were generally full bodied vehicles stuffed with monster engines, referred to as super stock cars. Through the 1960s and into the 1970s, smaller, lighter cars referred to as pony cars were introduced in an effort to quench the publics thirst to own a personalized performance vehicle. With this accomplishment well under way in the mid to late 1960s, the full body performance vehicle began to decrease in production availability. This resulted in making them highly collectable classics in today's market.
Offered here for your consideration is this beautiful 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. Its rarity is due in part to how low its production number is. In 1969, there were 14,415 Impala convertibles assembled. Of these, only 2,455 were SS 427s. This particular SS 427 has 390 factory horsepower and was ordered as a zero option unit and was delivered with a three speed column shift transmission. Our research showed that a hand full of Impala coupes were delivered with the three speed column shift but to date, this SS convertible is the only one known to exist with a factory installed three speed column shift. If another is out there, please let us know as we have not been able to find any evidence of another having been produced. This rare gem began its life in Virginia where it was ordered new and remained through three owners until it was brought to New York in 2020. Upon entry to New York, the numbers matching engine had already been rebuilt and the top had also been replaced. It's fourth owner, an older enthusiast, installed a factory correct power steering assembly for ease of maneuvering and also purchased a specially made in dash tachometer to install since they were not available in this model. A copy of the original title from Virginia and the correct protecto plate will be included in the sale and the correct YZ steel wheels and full hubcaps are also available.
The entire body was resprayed in our body shop, and we take great pride in the work our forty member shop has accomplished. The respray was done in the correct Daytona Blue Metallic paint and has been flawlessly applied over the laser straight body. All chrome emblems are in as new condition and both front and rear bumpers have been rechromed. The bold chrome 427 call outs encasing the front fender marker lights announce the performance engine that is nestled within. Topping off this attractive exterior are the chrome rally wheels fitted with bias belted red wall period correct tires. The grill and light lenses are original as is the body side molding. The engine compartment is fresh and clean and an upgraded aluminum radiator with electric fans has been installed. The correct chrome air cleaner and valve covers are in place as are the factory exhaust manifolds. The new power steering assembly is present and the power brake booster which was standard equipment is present as well. The trunk compartment is clean and spacious with a correct floor mat and spare tire. The interior seats are done in black vinyl upholstery, and the carpeting is in as new condition. The dashboard, door panels and steering wheel are appointed with tastefully placed amounts of woodgrain applique. The instrument gauge cluster, tachometer and radio beckon your undivided attention as you gaze out across the Impalas hood knowing full well what lies beneath. While seated behind the wheel of this rare time capsule it is impossible to not feel you are a part of this classic high performance beauty. Onlookers will constantly complement her due to the stunning overall appearance and knowing this is the last year of the SS Impala convertible and the final year of the iconic 427 power plant. Please feel free to stop in and see this outstanding 1969 SS convertible, there's not another like it to be found.
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