1966 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet's biggest seller for 1966, the Impala.

1966 Chevrolet Impala

In 1966 the Caprice was dropped from the Impala series to become its own line. The Impala was still the biggest seller even though the Caprice was now the most the top model. The Impala was a more deluxe Chevrolet with a color accented full length body side molding on the body flare peak. It had front and rear wheel opening moldings, bright body sills, Impala front fender nameplates and emblems, bright back window accents, deck lid molding with color accent, belt moldings, back up lights in the rear bumper, triple unit wraparound rear taillights, and hood windsplit molding. The interiors had plusher cloth and vinyl seats.            

1966 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Impala Series 63 - Six-Cyl
63 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,678 3,425 lbs 33,100 Total 18,100 were Station Wagons
63 39 4 dr Hardtop - 6P $2,747 3,525 lbs
63 37 2 dr Hardtop- 6P $2,684 3,430 lbs
63 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $2,935 3,485 lbs
63 45 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P $3,083 3,860 lbs
63 35 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P $2,971 3,805 lbs
Impala Series 64 - V-8
64 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,783 3,565 lbs 621,800 Total 167,400 were Station Wagons
64 39 2 dr Hardtop - 6P $2,852 3,650 lbs
64 37 4 dr Hardtop- 6P $2,789 3,535 lbs
64 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $3,041 3,610 lbs
64 45 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P $3,189 3,985 lbs
64 35 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P $3,076 3,930 lbs
Impala Super Sport Series 67 - Six-Cyl
67 37 2 dr Hardtop - 6P $2,842 3,460 lbs 900 Total
67 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $3,093 3,505 lbs
Impala Super Sport Series 68 - V-8
68 37 2 dr Hardtop - 6P $2,947 3,485 lbs 118,400 Total
68 67 2 dr Convertible - 6P $3,199 3,630 lbs

Model Series Identification

Impala Six-Cyl - 16300 Impala SS Six-Cyl - 16700
Impala V-8 - 16400 Impala SS V-8 - 16800

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevrolet 119 in 213.2 in 79.6 in 61.5 in 62.4 in 7.35 x 14/8.55 x14
Chevrolet Convertible 119 in 213.2 in 79.6 in 61.5 in 62.4 in 7.75 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon 119 in 212.4 in 79.6 in 63.5 in 63.4 in 8.25 x 14

1966 Chevrolet Impala Options

Description Description
Power Brakes Rear Custom Deluxe Color Matched Seat Belts w/ Front Retractors
Power Steering Four-Way Power Driver Seat
Four Season Comfort Air Conditioning Comfort-Tilt Steering Wheel
Power Rear Antenna Sport-Styled Steering Wheel
Rear Window Defroster Tilt-Telescopic Steering Wheel
Emergency Road Kit Tachometer
Tinted Soft-Ray Glass (all glass) Traffic Hazard Warning System
Tinted Soft-Ray Windshield Set of Five 14 in. Wheels w/ 6JK Rims
Front Bumper Guards Mag-Style Wheel Covers
Rear Bumper Guards Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Strato-Ease Front Seat Headrests 3-Speed Manual Transmission (column shift)
Heater & Defroster Delete Heavy-Duty 3-Speed Manual Transmission (floor shift)
Tri-Volume Horn Overdrive
Special Instrumentation 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
Spare Wheel Lock 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna Powerglide Automatic Transmission
AM/FM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
AM/FM Push Button Stereo Radio w/ Front Antenna 263-cid/220-hp Turbo-Fire V-8 (L77)
AM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna 327-cid/275-hp Turbo-Fire V-8 (L30)
AM Push Button Radio w/ Front Antenna & Rear Speaker 396-cid/325-hp Turbo-Jet V-8 (L35)
Vinyl Roof 427-cid/390-hp Turbo-Jet V-8 (L36)
Front Custom Deluxe Color Matched Seat Belts w/ Front Retractors 427-cid/425-hp Turbo-Jet V-8 (L72)
   
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