1968 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Convertible Big Block 396 Auto on 2040-cars
Masontown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Here is a 1968 Impala up for auction. The frame-off restoration was done satisfactory and the vehicle is still in very good condition. Comes with all documentation and receipts. For more information, specific pictures, and/or video, please contact me. We can speak by phone if desired. You may examine the vehicle in person at anytime. Please contact me for an appointment. Local pickup is welcomed, however if you are shipping this vehicle you will be responsible for the arrangements and cost. We are available and willing to assist you as far as directions, accommodations and even transportation from an airport or station. Please contact to discuss. We are happy to refer you to several shippers that are very good and we will even have them offer you a discounted rate that they give us when we ship. This is a 3rd party auction. We are listing this vehicle for a very good customer of ours. We will be facilitating the transaction as far as collecting payment, for the customer. The actual sale will be between you and the 3rd party. I can connect you with the actual owner if I cannot answer certain questions, if requested. A $1,000 deposit is due by the winner. (Use PayPal within 24hrs) The balance can be paid by check or cash. (Check must fully clear before vehicle can be released) (credit/debit cards and wire transfers may be used but must be approved by us before processing - fees may apply) The time limit on paying the balance will be established based on a particular circumstance. We reserve the right to cancel the transaction at anytime for any reason. In this instance the deposit will be refunded via PayPal The vehicle has no expressed or implied warranty of any kind. It will be sold AS-IS by the actual owner. (between you and the private seller) Cancelation of the purchase can only be done in person. If you pickup the vehicle yourself and are not satisfied for any reason, we will refund your deposit and your remaining balance(if you have paid it) We will refund in the form in which you paid. We will not reimburse any other expenses of any kind. If you are shipping, once the vehicle has been shipped, the transaction will be considered complete and there will be no cancelations or refunds of any kind. (for obvious reasons)
On Nov-10-13 at 04:12:03 PST, seller added the following information: Here is my detailed report on this vehicle which was prompted by some of your questions. I am sorry I did not have this on here earlier but this vehicle truly speaks and sells itself! I will be using a scale of 1-10 Here is my guide: 1-being beyond repair 5-being functional but needing cosmetic repair or vice versa 10-being completely perfect or good as original As I stated in the description and from what you can't see in the pictures, are some minor cosmetic imperfections. Small scratches, chips, and dents are present, but they are very minuet. I will send you a few pictures to clarify. If the paint and body was literally 100% flawless, (which would be better than the factory finish) is a 10 - this car would be a 7. If there were no blemishes that occurred after the paint job I would give it a 8. The wearable items (brakes, tires, ect.) are all new or near new - 9 The glass is all original and is in very good condition. Some very minor blemishes and typical slight delamination in the corners, hardly noticeable - 9 The engine, transmission, and differential, (and their counterparts) are numbers matching and in great condition , cosmetically and mechanically. I will say an 8 for cosmetic and a 9 for mechanically operable. 396cid Turbo Jet/325hp - 400 hydramatic (Turbo 400) 12 Bolt Posi ( I believe 3.08 gears - If you need to know for sure I will find out positively its either 3.08 or 3.55) The suspension has mostly been replaced/restored and is an 8 cosmetically and a 9 for operable as well . The electrical system and everything it encompasses is sound and all functions are operable with the exception of the 8-track. It seems someone has possibly had a modern radio head installed at sometime in the past and when they put the original 8-trck back in, they did not bother to connect it electronically. - I will investigate this more if desired. Other than that - this gets a 9 for function and a 9 for appearance. (wire routing, splicing, ect) The interior is mostly all original we suspect. The vinyl seats, panels, and dash are in very good condition. you may find a small superficial hairline crack, but for the most part, it is as good as it gets. Some minor dullness (you can see in the pictures). The plastic and metal parts are all in fine shape. Anything less than what it looked like in 1968 is due to time, not wear. Some dullness and light checking. (you can see this on the steering wheel in the pictures) . The top is new and functions as designed. Interior score - 7 with the potential to be an 8 with a bottle of interior refresher / conditioner and some time. Trunk, engine compartment, and undercarriage - Pictures speak for it - 8 or 9 ? I will say this vehicle over all is an 8. You can see what it sold for at Barrett Jackson by clicking the link above. I believe that alone should instill your confidence in this vehicle. This car is a cross between a show car and a driver. It may not be the best at the Barrett Jackson type auctions but it might be the nicest one at your local car show. This is a car you can drive and enjoy without having to worry about every bug that hits your windshield. This car appeals to every type of potential owner. It can be a driver, show car, collector piece, small project, or all of the above. If it were mine, I would drive and enjoy it as a "Sunday car", touch up little things as I go,(and as more develop inevitable from use) and take it to car shows. If you are looking to do a restoration, - this is not the car If you are looking for a trailer queen - this is not the car ( but it can be I suppose) This is a car that is in probably as good as shape as the late model car you drive everyday, and I bet this 1968 Impala will cost less than the car you are driving now. Just saying - what kind of car can you buy nowadays under $28,000 ? Like I have stated, this is not my car, but a car I am listing for a very good customer. I been around this car several times over the passing years and recently I went over it very thoroughly in order to list it. My opinions are true, professional, and unbiased. Happy bidding! Questions are always welcomed!
On Nov-10-13 at 12:04:19 PST, seller added the following information: UPDATE I did obtain pictures of the few blemishes that would actually show up on camera. I will be posting them ASAP - very minor - and to be expected - |
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