Cheeky and refined Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala car got its name due to the African antelope, and the word itself is of Zulu origin. It was introduced in 1958 as a very prestigious and expensive version of the Chevrolet Bel Air. Potential buyers could purchase either a two-door hardtop or convertible. The car was so well bought up that it was decided to release it as a separate model. And in 1959 Chevrolet Impala came out with a four-door version, and at that time became the best-selling model in the Chevrolet lineup. A year later, it became the most popular car in the United States and remained so for the next 10 years. During this time, more than 13 million Impal were bought. Well, in 1965, a record was set, which to this day remains unbeaten - for a year, about one million Chevrolets were sold.

What is the reason for this unprecedented success? First, the engine of the machine, which varied depending on the volume or power. Secondly, the price acceptable for such a car was $ 2,780. And most importantly - the appearance of the car, which even eclipsed the Chrysler Imperial. Chevrolet Impala is the latest work of the legendary car designer Harley Earle. Bill Mitchell, who came to replace him, kept the unique body shape that resembles a bottle of Coca-Cola, but saved the car from some floridity, as at that time the lines were clean and strict.

Nevertheless, the energy crisis that erupted in 1973 and caused a shortage of fuel, significantly reduced the demand for the Impala, which absorbed gasoline in huge quantities. But, nevertheless, Chevrolet Impala still gradually returned its former greatness and in 1977 received the title "Car of the Year". Although to former popularity, of course, it was far. ..

To date, the most popular model can be considered Chevrolet Impala in 1967 . This is due primarily to the fact that it is on this car drove the main characters of the now popular series "Supernatural." According to the director and scriptwriter of this series Eric Kripke, for a long time he could not decide on the choice of a suitable car for the heroes, while his neighbor did not advise him exactly this model, explaining this by the fact that in the trunk of such a car you can easily hide the corpse.

The appearance of the Chevrolet Impala in 1967 was slightly modified. The "bottle of cola" in the body is more prominent than in previous models. In addition, the car received characteristic bends that were never used again in the future. Another difference is the large amount of chrome, which can not be said about other Chevrolet models.

The 1967 version was produced in six different variations: a two-door coupe, a two-door convertible, a two-door hardtop, a four-door hardtop, a four-door station wagon and a four-door sedan. Of these, the most purchased were 2-hardtop and 2-coupe, although the four-door models were sold very well, because they belonged to the class of "family cars".

In short, Chevrolet Impala is a "muscular" car "general purpose", which was the beginning of the age of muscle-cars.