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Immaculate Unrestored 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Shows Just 11,000 Miles
HOT RODArvid Svendsen3/28/2016
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Compare a beautifully restored muscle car with shiny paint to an unrestored, weathered-paint example. Both have their place, but only one can be replaced. The restored car can always be restored again, but the original, unrestored car is only original once. Like the research project that rightly depends on primary sources, the original, unrestored car is the best resource for a proper restoration.
Call it rolling history, a time capsule, or a miracle, leaving a car alone might be the best course of action. An untouched muscle car provides the ultimate history lesson for OE assembly-line methods and procedures.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Front The Pennsylvania-based original owner of this unrestored 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS wanted a muscle car, but needed both a family car and a tow vehicle for his small fishing boat. For that reason, the sporty Corvette and midsize Chevelle were deemed not practical. However, the newly designed 1965 Impala SS seemed to address most of the needs of the Vietnam veteran and his young family. Smart work on the order sheet and 24 years of meticulous care resulted in the preservation of a remarkable automobile.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Front Three Quarter In the summer of 1989, Tom Dietz of St. Charles, Illinois, was at the car show in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He spotted this Regal Red Impala SS on the road to the car corral. Noting that the car rolled backward on an incline start, Tom realized the car was stick and jogged over to speak to the owner. Thanks to the original owner’s job perk of a company truck, the big four-speed Chevrolet showed only 8,900 original miles. The 327ci, 250hp, four-barrel engine transferring power through the Muncie M20 four-speed to the 12-bolt open rear with 3.55 gears was certainly adequate for miles with smiles. Dietz worked out a number with the owner and drove his newly acquired Impala SS home.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Rochester Carburetor In addition to the aforementioned drivetrain, this Impala SS is nicely equipped. The bucket seat SS interior with center console is dressed up with optional two-spoke wood wheel, tachometer-and-gauges package, tilt wheel, AM/FM radio with rear speaker, shaded Soft Ray glass, and factory floor mats. Additional options include painted pinstripes, power steering, power brakes, heavy-duty suspension, and factory air shocks. This car was properly equipped to handle occasional fishing trips.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Interior The condition of the Impala SS combined with its fastback styling make for one of the best-looking big cars ever produced by Chevrolet. Chevrolet’s fullsize line set record sales for 1965. The styling looks as fresh and exciting as it did back in 1965. This particular Impala SS is certainly one of the best-preserved examples on the planet. As far as Tom knows, only the water pump and tires have been replaced. Every other component is original and properly preserved. Though there are a few imperfections on the car from its limited road trips, the Regal Red Chevrolet is regal in splendor.Built during the fourth week of February 1965, Dietz’s Impala SS might have been perfect had the original owner opted for either the 409/340 or the 409/400hp engine. Had he waited a couple extra months, he could have checked the box for the newly introduced big-block 396/325 or even the 396/425 monster motor. Regardless, this car is astounding just the way it sits, with a very desirable list of options and the pedigree of two owners who have properly left the car untouched for 51 years.
At a Glance
1965 Impala SS
Owned by: Tom Dietz, St. Charles, IL
Restored by: Unrestored original
Engine: 327ci/250hp V-8
Transmission: Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual
Rearend: 12-bolt with 3.55 gears
Interior: Black vinyl bucket seat
Wheels: 14x6 factory steel with SS hubcaps
Tires: P215/75R14 Sentry Macho
Special parts: 11,335 original miles
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Rear Three Quarter The 1965 Impala SS came standard with the sporty SS hubcaps. New styling for the 1965 model year retained the 119-inch wheelbase but saw the overall length of the car grow to 213 inches. The larger girth was supported by a newly designed perimeter frame, replacing the previous X-frame design.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Engine Tom Dietz’s original unrestored Impala SS is equipped with the optional 327ci/250hp engine. The single-snorkel air cleaner sits atop the unrestored, not rebuilt, engine. As far as Tom has been able to tell, only the water pump has been replaced. Everything else is factory original. Even the original 51-year-old exhaust system is still in place.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Data Plate That white paint on this data plate is factory original and was applied after the firewall had been painted black. The white paint apparently made the plate easier to read as the car made its trip down the assembly line. The code “O2D” reveals that the car was built the fourth week of February, 1965.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Tachometer The Impala’s interior is spectacular, especially since it was augmented by the OE wood wheel and tach-and-gauges package. The low-mileage original retains the factory four-speed shifter, console, door panels with brightwork, and handsome chrome-trimmed bucket seats.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Clock The optional factory 6,000-rpm tachometer in the dashboard works great, just like everything else on the car. The console clock is as-delivered and has not been rebuilt. The lens is faded and worn, but Dietz has rightly decided to leave it in original condition.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Pinstripes The pinstripes were a high priority item for the original owner. Over time, the pinstripes have worn away in some areas. For the preservationist, these pinstripes are historical evidence of originality.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Trunk Hinge Shims The trunk hinge and trunk were painted together, but then shims were added to adjust panel fitment. The unpainted area under the hinge, as well as the unpainted shims, tell the story.1 / 2 Pages
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© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Rear Three Quarter The 1965 Impala SS came standard with the sporty SS hubcaps. New styling for the 1965 model year retained the 119-inch wheelbase but saw the overall length of the car grow to 213 inches. The larger girth was supported by a newly designed perimeter frame, replacing the previous X-frame design.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Engine Tom Dietz’s original unrestored Impala SS is equipped with the optional 327ci/250hp engine. The single-snorkel air cleaner sits atop the unrestored, not rebuilt, engine. As far as Tom has been able to tell, only the water pump has been replaced. Everything else is factory original. Even the original 51-year-old exhaust system is still in place.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Data Plate That white paint on this data plate is factory original and was applied after the firewall had been painted black. The white paint apparently made the plate easier to read as the car made its trip down the assembly line. The code “O2D” reveals that the car was built the fourth week of February, 1965.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Tachometer The Impala’s interior is spectacular, especially since it was augmented by the OE wood wheel and tach-and-gauges package. The low-mileage original retains the factory four-speed shifter, console, door panels with brightwork, and handsome chrome-trimmed bucket seats.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Clock The optional factory 6,000-rpm tachometer in the dashboard works great, just like everything else on the car. The console clock is as-delivered and has not been rebuilt. The lens is faded and worn, but Dietz has rightly decided to leave it in original condition.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Pinstripes The pinstripes were a high priority item for the original owner. Over time, the pinstripes have worn away in some areas. For the preservationist, these pinstripes are historical evidence of originality.
© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Trunk Hinge Shims The trunk hinge and trunk were painted together, but then shims were added to adjust panel fitment. The unpainted area under the hinge, as well as the unpainted shims, tell the story.
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© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Rear Three Quarter The 1965 Impala SS came standard with the sporty SS hubcaps. New styling for the 1965 model year retained the 119-inch wheelbase but saw the overall length of the car grow to 213 inches. The larger girth was supported by a newly designed perimeter frame, replacing the previous X-frame design.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Engine Tom Dietz’s original unrestored Impala SS is equipped with the optional 327ci/250hp engine. The single-snorkel air cleaner sits atop the unrestored, not rebuilt, engine. As far as Tom has been able to tell, only the water pump has been replaced. Everything else is factory original. Even the original 51-year-old exhaust system is still in place.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Data Plate That white paint on this data plate is factory original and was applied after the firewall had been painted black. The white paint apparently made the plate easier to read as the car made its trip down the assembly line. The code “O2D” reveals that the car was built the fourth week of February, 1965.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Tachometer The Impala’s interior is spectacular, especially since it was augmented by the OE wood wheel and tach-and-gauges package. The low-mileage original retains the factory four-speed shifter, console, door panels with brightwork, and handsome chrome-trimmed bucket seats.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Clock The optional factory 6,000-rpm tachometer in the dashboard works great, just like everything else on the car. The console clock is as-delivered and has not been rebuilt. The lens is faded and worn, but Dietz has rightly decided to leave it in original condition.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Pinstripes The pinstripes were a high priority item for the original owner. Over time, the pinstripes have worn away in some areas. For the preservationist, these pinstripes are historical evidence of originality.© Provided by Hotrod 1965 Chevrolet Impala Trunk Hinge Shims The trunk hinge and trunk were painted together, but then shims were added to adjust panel fitment. The unpainted area under the hinge, as well as the unpainted shims, tell the story.I owned a 65 Impala back in 73 it was my uncles old car. A Dark Blue with a light interior. 327 also and that thing was a runner. gas mileage was horrible. and that's when gas was under a dollar too. I used it to travel the back roads in Iowa as a hunting car. It was a reliable ride. During the blizzard of 74 in Iowa I was able to get around in the snow where some guys with 4 wheel drive pickups were stuck. But I had chains on.