The car was now ready for another major milestone. With a new generation launched in 1965, the Impala also introduced the Caprice, a model that became a separate series a year later, just as the Impala did in 1959.
Sales skyrocketed again, with the Impala becoming the first automobile in the United States to sell more than a million units in a year.
This historic achievement makes the 1965 Impala a very desirable car, especially in tip-top condition. The Super Sport in these photos is nowhere near that, but that's where it's aiming, as it's now online looking for a new home.
The car ended up on Craigslist after the owner decided to sell it as a restoration project along with a long list of spare parts. The Impala appears to be sitting in a yard where it’s dealing with the usual issues, including rust in all the typical places, including the floors. The trunk has surface rust, but considering the car has likely been sitting for a long time, the best way to determine how much work it will require is to put it on a trailer and carefully inspect the underside.
The Super Sport still has its original engine, a 327 with a Powerglide transmission, but you don’t have to be a seasoned restorer to know that it probably isn’t running. The owner isn’t sharing details on Craigslist, but the engine can’t be in tip-top shape after this blue-sky adventure. Fingers crossed the V8 isn’t stuck, but it will definitely require a rebuild.
The interior also looks wrecked, so a full restoration will need to include a lot of work in all the key areas. It's not an easy project, but considering the owner is selling the car with a lot of extras, getting this Impala SS back to better shape shouldn't be that difficult.
An in-person inspection is mandatory for anyone interested in a full restoration, and you should contact the owner to discuss all the details and ask any additional questions. The Super Sport is parked in Kennewick, Washington, and you will need transportation to get it home, as it is far from roadworthy.
The SS can be yours for $5,500, which seems like a reasonable expectation considering this Impala is selling with so many extras, but it won't be an easy project. It's unclear whether the car will be sold with a title and whether it's still 100% original.