$2,600
Fountain Valley, California
Category
Sedan
Mileage
110124
Posted Over 1 Month
*** IF YOU HAVE A FEEDBACK OF 1 OR LESS, ****** CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER OR I WILL CANCEL THE OFFER*** I have listed this car TWICE now, and BOTH times the Winner had a feedback of 1 or less and didn't follow through!!! PLEASE...only bid or make an offer IF you are a SERIOUS BUYER!!! ~THANK YOU~ Up for sale is a 1977 Impala 4 door sedan that was actually won on "The Price is Right" show by my great uncle! This is a one owner car that has been garaged in Southern California all of it's life. My great aunt drove the car only locally and they occasionally took the car on longer trips to see relatives in northern California. The car was very well maintained up until 2003, when my great aunt became very ill. My great uncle had the car serviced completely, all necessary work completed, and put it in his garage, never to see sunlight or be run again...until earlier this year. My aunt passed some years ago, and recently my uncle. My cousins didn't know what to do with the car and another, so they decided that my 80 year old father should buy them. Well, my father really didn't have use for the cars, but since they twisted his arm, he paid them way too much for them and took possession. This is a 250 inline 6 cyl., with A/C, Automatic, AM radio, power steering, power brakes, etc... no power windows, locks, or cruise... A typical game show give away car! My father, a long time mechanic and restorer from 50 years ago, decided he had to get this car running. So, he performed the following (with my help): Cleaned fuel tankNew fuel lines - completeNew fuel pumpProfessionally rebuilt Carb.New batteryOil and filter changeNew power steering pump and hosesNew A/C beltNew complete distributorNew spark plugsComplete new rear brake systemFlush and refill cooling system with new coolantNew coilNew air filterComplete front end clean and greasingRemoved and cleaned/checked front brakes- pads were newNew door striker bushingsEtc.... The car had new shocks, transmission service, tie rod ends, and a couple other things before storage in 2003. I have driven this car a little just locally and it runs really nice and smooth. Has far better power than I would have expected from a 6cyl. Pulls just slightly to right, but just a little. Might need an alignment? Tires are good. No real rattle or squeaks, a very tight car. The paint is original and very clean, with the exception of the right front fender that was repainted when the car was about 2 years old due to a parking lot scrape (per my second cousin). It looks fine. Nice chrome and trim. There are some various little door dings and chips, but nothing major. The interior is original and clean showing pride of ownership. However, it is starting it's 70's GM plastic deterioration as expected. Carpet is thin and there is a some fading and a crack or two on the dash, even though it has been covered with a dash mat most of it's life... Can't beat that 70's GM quality! The rear plastic bumper valance is cracked and aging but still holding in there.. All gauges work, as does the A/M radio. The ventilation works well, but the A/C will need re-charged. The compressor turns by hand fine. The engine bay is original. You can see how clean it is and it has never been washed or de-greased... All in all, if you are looking for a clean, retro "Oldie Classic" Impala with the thrifty and rare 6 cyl. engine...this is it. Not mint, but better than most. It actually does draw attention when you take it somewhere. This car DOES drive nice and can be driven away. We have driven it about 40 miles and it seems fine. Clean CA TitleCurrent Smog Certification (just passed last week with flying colors! The guy couldn't believe it!)Current Registration Thanks for looking!
Trim Base Sedan 4 Door
