1972 Chevy Impala

Convertible LS-5 454

No Substitute for Cubic Inches...

Here you can see photos of my Impala and some of the cars I have owned. I sold my only real muscle car - a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang in 1989. (Still kicking myself) This 1972 big block Impala convertible is driven to local car shows and parades.

There were 6,456 Impala convertibles made in 1972, and all were V8s.  I have never seen a break down by engine size, but most likely less than 20% got big blocks.  Few survive today.

Here is what the car looked like when I brought her home on November 2^nd, 1991 with 34,000 original miles. Purchased from the original owner.

In 1996, I completely stripped the car to the metal and repainted her. She also got a new top and carpet.

Below: August of 2003. Time for a change.  New rims - Sort of stock, but not factory for '72. These rims (used on GM trucks and vans in the 70's and 80's) were actually used on only one year of Impala - 1974. There was a special option called the "Spirit of America" and was available on the Impala, Vega, and Nova. Red, White and Blue stripes and interior accents were used to promote the upcoming bicentennial. I liked the look of the body-colored rims and decided to try it out...