1969 Chevy IMPALA SS 427 on MUSCLE CAR REVIEW #2!

MUSCLE CAR REVIEW #2!
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1969 Chevy IMPALA SS 427
Any way you looked at it-inside, outside, under the hood-this
baby was a big one: roughly 3800 pounds dripping wet at the curb;
18 feet long stem to stern; ample seating width behind the wheel
for even the hippest cats; a cavernous trunk ; and 427 big-block cubic
inches up front, the only SS power source available that year.
Hands down, big simply wasn't a big enough word as far as the '69
SS 427 Impala was concerned.
A product of a time when the big deal was putting big engines
in big cars, Chevy's first-generation Impala SS, the two-door
variety, ranked among Detroit's most popular toys during the
sizzling '60s. Late in the '50s and early in the '60s, full-sized
performance represented the only way to fly, basically because it
was the only way to fly. It was not until the arrival of
Detroit's intermediate muscle cars, led by Pontiac's GTO in 1964,
that the spotlight turned away from the high-powered heavies such
as Chevy's Impala SS, Ford's 427 Galaxie and Chrysler's 300
letter cars.
Sure enough, Chevrolet returned to the full-sized performance
arena in 1969 with only the SS 427. No small-blocks. No sixes. No
simple SS Impalas. And next to no visual recognition for RPO Z24.
Other than a blacked-out grille and those ever-present ''SS''
logos, the '69 SS 427 could've almost been lost in a crowd. While
the '67 SS 427 had its exclusive domed hood and large ''SS 427''
cross-flag emblems, and the '68 rendition had sported unique
fender ''gills,'' the '69 model left interested onlookers
squinting almost in vain while trying to make out the
uncharacteristically small 427 badges hidden atop the two side
marker lights on each front fender. Then again, maybe that
understated look was an improvement over the unique gills and
exclusive hoods of yore.
Beneath the last SS 427's plain-Jane hood was again the L36
big-block, this time rated at 390 hp thanks to mildly modified
pistons and heads. Returning as well were the appropriate
heavy-duty underpinnings and wide-oval redline rubber, while
power front discs were also thrown in as part of the $422 deal.
Popular options included close- or wide-ratio Muncie four-speeds,
a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic and Chevrolet's attractive 15-inch
Rally wheels with chrome trim rings.
Total production for the last of the big-time Super Sports was
2455. In 1970, Impala sport coupe buyers could still opt for the
even larger 454-cid Mk IV V8, but it just wasn't the same without
those two big S's on the fender, a badge of honor that wouldn't
return to Chevrolet's full-sized ranks for another
quarter-century.

[@charlesgill2981]

My first car. 69 custom. Bought in 89 when I was 16, Sold it when I went to the military in 93. Wish I never sold it

[@1FastProX600]

my dad has the 69 but in Biscayne trim with the 427, very rare and very badass

[@wildthing302]

I had one in 2005..had to sell it in 2008 : ( mine had a 355 with a blower .. 410 gears..man was it fast..it was funny when I won EVERY race. With that big car and the look on there face..when u know they where thinking a big old heavy car is not supposed to beat my ass priceless : )

[@pjy42]

Wow that one huge car ,

[@torontohotrods2969]

i wonder how many people could jam into the trunk?

[@brenzinc]

haha.. awesome! thanks for coming out! I got to be your first view on here on yours ;)

[@johnwayne3101]

BRENZ inc. Do you still have the car? My buddy is looking for one if your interested in selling?

[@alexcastro5152]

that was a gto in the background

[@user-co7vg3uw5j]

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