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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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