Cars We Remember: Chevy Impala SS history - Peoria Journal Star
The very first Impala SS arrived in 1961, when Chevy offered either a 348 V-8 or, later that year, the very first 409 (the latter of which just 142 were built). This two-door bubble-top started the Impala SS craze and some look at it as the first true muscle car. ) In 1964, the SS offered the same engines sans the Z-11, which would soon be replaced by a 396. Sales continued upward, as 185,000 SS coupes and convertibles were sold. Armed with models featuring Corvette LT1 engines and rear drive platforms, General Motors decided to revive the Impala SS in 1994, thanks to Chevy utilizing high performance engines and suspensions in its police option Caprice style four door. - Although sales numbers were low overall, this popular Impala SS model lasted until 1996 and came with special suspension, wheels and the Caprice 9C1 police package as its main drawing point. Thanks to the performance of this Corvette designed LT1, which was rated at 260 in the SS and 275 in Trans Am and Camaro, and the special tuned suspension coupled to a 4L60 automatic, the end result was a very fast and great looking SS and the... Only a few colors were available (black, dark green or dark cherry) this Impala SS is a collectible vehicle and considering all factors should increase in value in the future. Source: www.pjstar.com
