1970 Chevy Impala Drive While You Restore! on 2040-cars

VIN: 164470S122428 Year: 1970
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Impala
Trim: 2 Door Hardtop
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: Rear wheel...posi trac unknown.
Mileage: 150,000
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Gold
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 70 Chevy Impala up for auction for fun driving as is or a good restoration candidate.  We purchased car locally with the intention to sell, as my son is a mopar man and his goal is a mopar muscle car.  If you have a mopar to trade, let's talk.  For you looking to buy, here's the info:  We bought car because it was too good of a deal to pass up. It could not be driven when bought, but It had only a couple of mechanical issues that we fixed.  It had been stored under trees for a long time, so it was UGLY when we first saw it, but we could see it just needed a little TLC to make it a fun daily driver:

• 350 4bbl enginewith good center dump exhaust manifolds.  No rattles, or knocking..drives nicely with plenty of power.
  
• Power: steering, brakes, windows, locks, SEAT!  All work well.  A/C is all there except no belt.  Never worked on it, so no other info.
  
• Automatic transmission, no slips or leaks...works good.
• Vinyl top is good condition for age.  Small pull-away in one rear corner, but no rips, shines up nicely, no soft spots or evidence of rust trouble underneath.
• Paint: has been repainted sometime in it's life, as well there is evidence of bondo around wheel openings.  On restoration, it's all gotta be fixed anyway, as there is rust repair needed on lower back quarters...lower patch panels would be sufficient.  Current paint shines, looks nice for those wanting to drive now.
• TILT steering wheel.
• Original am/fm slide-bar radio there and working.  No cut-up dash to repair.  Dash pad is good shape, shines with only one crack.
• Dual exhaust, no leaks.
• Rocker panels solid, see pics.  Floors solid, Frame straight.  Hood has a couple small rust holes, but should be repairable.  Trunk lid straight.  Doors usable.  For restoration, front fenders, rear quarters, and back bumper the major areas needing repair.
• Interior: padding gone under driver.  We put towel in hole, feels fine to drive.  Seats original, usable for now but will need repair for restore.  Carpet original, torn up on front passenger floor.  Covered up by floor mat. 
  
• Repairs:  New Alternator & regulator, LF upper A repaired, new battery.  person we bought car from couldn't keep battery up.  Problem fixed.  Drive it daily for fun now. NEW REAR BRAKES!  Front brakes working fine.  Car can lock 'em up if needed.
  
• From pics, you can see two previous fender benders.  Got hit in rear, will need new bumper and back lower panel.  Back lower panel comes with car.  Previous owners painted the damaged bumper black.  Damage did not get into trunk area, trunk lid is straight as shown. RR quarter some damage, might be repairable not needing replacement.  Frame is OK.  Left front, fender needs replaced  but it appears the only damage to front bumper is dent in corner, see pic.  For a minor restoration front bumper is nice, not rusted, shiny...can be used.
• Car has "Comfortron" automatic temperature control, operated by a number of electric servos.  We could not get the blower motor to run, so we wired a toggle switch.  Blower runs now, so you have good heat and defrost.  The selector between defrost, heat, air works.  Again, Compressor not hooked up for A/C.
• Original Rally Wheels & Trim all there, shiny and usable.  Tires almost new...lots of life left. 
  
• Suspension, back seems fine, front is a bit loose, to be expected in a survivor, but drivable. 
  
• Can you drive it home?  YES!!  Remember it's age and being original, but it's driving nicely for us locally with no problems, so it should be fine for a trip home.
  

Reserve is LOW, car will definitely sell, so bid with buying in mind.  No deposit requested, just bring your cash  and get car w/i 7 days of purchase please.  I've shared everything I can think of, but am happy to answer all your questions.  Thanks for looking, and good luck with your bid!