Chevy Impala parked in New York ready to return to the road after three decades
- This 1968 Chevy Impala has been parked up since the 1990s
- The ‘Grotto Blue’ car needs work, particularly the interiors
- The engine still works, albeit with the help of a jumper cable
Published on Aug 16, 2024 at 4:02 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Aug 16, 2024 at 8:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A 1968 Chevrolet Impala that spent three decades parked up in New York is set to get a new lease of life as it returns to the road.
The 1968 model had undergone a facelift since the original Impala was launched back in 1958.
The ‘68 Impala had several engine options – starting with a 327ci V8 with 250 horsepower and going all the way up to the solid-lifter V8 offering 425 horsepower.
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The Chevrolet Impala has been parked up since the 1990s
The popularity of the Impala means you still see plenty of them knocking around.
They regularly turn up in barn finds, such as this low-mileage 1968 model, this near-mint model from the mid-1960s, or this 1958 version, which still has its original engine.
According to the listing from eBay seller adamsclassicautoparts this 1968 Impala no longer has its original 327ci V8 engine. It’s been replaced by a 350ci V8 unit taken from a 1969 Impala.
The beefier engine gives the car 300 horsepower.
Sadly, due to the fact that it’s been parked up for three decades, the engine needs a jumper wire to the starter to get going – but, look, at least it still goes, right?
The seller notes that the vehicle appears to have a repaint in the same color as the original bodywork – a shade named ‘Grotto Blue’, if you’re interested.
On the subject of the car’s bodywork, there are some rust patches, but it’s nothing out of the ordinary given how old the car is and the fact it’s been off the road since the 1990s.
It’s interior is going to need some attention
The interior has had a tougher time.
“The dash pad and package tray are bad, the rear seat is missing, and the front seat needs tracks,” the seller explains.
“The headliner looks to be in good condition, the carpet is fair. The floor pans are bad, but the braces are good.”
And, although it needs both mechanical and cosmetic repairs, the Impala is still complete and could be a great project for someone in the market for a fixer-upper.
So far, the car has attracted bids of $1,070 and has a ‘buy it now’ price set at $8,000 – meaning someone might get themselves a bargain.
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
