1965 Impala SS vs Base Trim: What's the Difference?

[@704406bbl]

Good vid. My first car was a 65 Impala. I drove it after I graduated in 1977. I put a 327/300 in it with a turbo 350 transmission it was a rusty black I changed red interior to black. Lots of fun at the drive in! I saw one 65 with a 409 and a 4 speed in the town I lived in. What old memories!

[@davidwellman7080]

My dad had a 65 283 and it wasn't a SS but the back seat had the Impala in the back. I've always loved that car!

[@33818ual]

Bought my 65 super sport sieara tan with a black vinel top in 1965 with a 327 v8 power glide 2speed for 3,030 dollars . Put some short lake pipes coming out the front wheel wells.and took the center back up light and put a regular all red light so I had 3 lights on each side. It looks real cool with six red lights lit up when on or hitting the brakes. Sold it after putting 168,000 miles on it , It was still running great when I sold it. I sure miss that car, used to cruse the Bronx N.Y.Great times, Rock On.

[@ClassicNation]

Sweet!!!

[@montymatilda]

There is that beige color I was looking for in an earlier comment. Sierra Tan.

[@irwinjackson7534]

I had a black 1965 super sport with slate interior. One of the best vehicles i have ever owned......327.

[@ClassicNation]

So coo! That sounds like a great color combo!

[@martyjoseph9507]

Mom had an Evening Orchid SS with white interior, a 283 auto. We didn't have much money and it was the daily driver in southern Wisconsin until sold sometime around 75. It's the first car I remember and would give anything now to have gotten her to treat it better and keep it.

[@robertelder300]

Very informative video! Thanks for the important clues that will be helpful to me should I ever have the chance to view, much less buy an Impala SS, especially a 1965. Great video!

[@jljones2270]

Thanks for sharing Just wanted to tell you the 65 impala ss has Super sport script on front fender The regular impala would have individual emblem letters That spell Impala ( Not CHEVROLET) As you stated towards the beginning of your 65 SS description Thought you may want to know

[@Solorio003]

Nice video man explaining everything, I have a 65 base model with a 327

[@ClassicNation]

Thank you Jesus! Love the 327's!

[@Solorio003]

@@ClassicNation I do too! It’s what the early corvettes had

[@montymatilda]

True, the 327 was special. I had a roommate that had a '64 SS 327. Mildly built, cam etc. It was a Power Glide and I remember riding with him and that 327 humming to about 90 in first gear. Bent the pushrods a broke a couple of valve springs but I have never heard an engine so nice screaming along. Still ran ok for a little while. Amazing engine.

[@lives2truck]

Ok, when I was 16 I had an Impala SS. And it said Impala SS on the front fenders where this one has SS. Other than that it looked exactly like this one. Mine had the 4 speed in the floor with a 327. Sure wish I had that ol car. Lotta good memories!

[@ClassicNation]

Awesome!

[@lindapowell117]

Jim Powell speaking. In 65 I bought a brand new impala. It was either a 327/300 or a 350/300. It had bucket seats and a 4 speed. It looked very much like yours with the exception that mine was a deep baby blue color. It was a beauty. I sold it to my brother in late 65 as I was going to Vietnam. I really enjoy looking at your 65. A great color it is.

[@montymatilda]

350/300 came later. 327/300s were sweet engines.

[@PACOLOCO559]

Very informative. I have a SS convertible

[@68cutty]

this is a fantastic video thank you for making it i used this video to prove that i have a true ss car so thank you

[@micheal124557899]

This channel is very underrated, needs more subscribers! Greetings from the Netherlands!!

[@ClassicNation]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the compliment and the support!

[@michaelbennett9425]

@@ClassicNation vvg😭 biggy

[@RobertSmith-yj1nc]

Thanks for the info. I’m in search of A 65SS

[@jeffneis553]

It would have IMPALA on the front fenders not Chevrolet.

[@davidblackwell6914]

Correct with the deer emblem in a circle

[@Dave-hc6pp]

I’ve got a factory red 65 Impala Sport Coupe that has the factory bucket seats and a 4 speed. It was born with a 327 but has a 396 in it.

[@ClassicNation]

Hey Dave! Are you saying you have a 164 vin base impala that came from the factory with buckets and a console?

[@montymatilda]

@@ClassicNation Don't believe that could happen. SS or not at all. Someone may have put them in it at some time.

[@smoothmisticmike7040]

Great vid, 65’ Impala SS true classic!

[@trakyboy5128]

I definitely enjoyed this video very informative without getting things muckied up yeah great job dude !!! What's a shame is how deceptive the automotive world has become all for the money ... Pthat one of a kind car, that rare car, and it seems like a lot of these so-called "classic" car sales places just seem to keep coming up with barn finds hundreds of barn finds !!!!! how many barns can hold so many supersports or this that or the others it just blows my mind.

[@ClassicNation]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@ponchopuppy9688]

Our '65 convertible SS had the wire wheel caps.

[@mcdgtodd]

Great info, as I just got a 65 Impala SS that's been parked since 1977 in Olympia WA. It's been gutted all except for the body. There's no running gear, no interior except for the steering wheel and the old back seat that is basically a steel shell at the moment. Now, I have to figure how to pay for this project! I'm pretty sure it will be a fun and frustrating process. I have a friends that restore old C10 pickups and early to mid 70s Firebirds and they're all green with envy. So I know this is going to be a lot of learning on my part. Hell, I grew up in almost every year of Impala from the 60s and 70s and have a good idea of how I want to put her all together! Any info you might want to share with me would be greatly appreciated! I'll have my hands full once I get going on this car! Great Video, and I'll be registered at the conclusion of this message! Peace!

[@trentinnault9944]

I have an original 65 impala with the 396 4 speed with the 4-11s from the factory.

[@ClassicNation]

Awesome car. Nice!

[@jljones2270]

You get a column shift SS They actually made a SS console that had a plate in there where the shifter was ,they put a little door with a Ash tray there in the console They used the auto console in column shift whether it was a 3on the tree or the automatic I happen to have one of these rare consoles ive seen a few for sale but not many perhaps 3 in my life Ive owned approximately 20 65 impalas about 1/2 were SS The others regular Impala and also had a biscayne and perhaps a Delray but i can't recall 100% as ive owned several hundred cars over a 40 year period I think the 65 console is my favorite I have 3 or so 4 speed ones 2 or 3 automatic and that odd shifter deleted one Thanks for sharing your lovely car Best regards

[@jimknight668]

trunk lid emblem between tail lights was standard on ss , and black paint ss had black trim piece below the tail lights

[@lawrencechristian6275]

Black cars did have a gray painted cove molding from the factory..

[@todhollandsworth4371]

Good looking car my first car was a white 65 Impala SS red interior it was auto with the 327

[@jefffedele5002]

I have 65ss...its been in storage...i need some get up and go so i can get it on the road

[@angeldiaztv2334]

Starting my process of looking for one to buy

[@mariocastaneda5547]

Great video! Question about the front and rear bowtie emblem on the hood and trunk. Did some of the 65 Impala Super Sports come with these and others didnt?

[@jrnjensenjensen7562]

Hey. I've got a 65 with vin tag number 166375L.....riveted with the 6 edged rivets that it's supposed to, but it got all the "base" options. Except the brushed aluminum look on the bottom dash. Cowl tag is gone so i cant see how it was born. It seems a bit weird that GM would build an SS with less bling/mouldings, and proberbly charge more for it? If possible could you put down a link to where i can read more about the 65 in regards to options etc. Ps.You got a mean maschine :-) and keep up the good work.

[@jorgeu368]

Missed one pc difference but great video

[@MrFmccarty]

MIGHTY AMERICAN MUSCLE! Fascinating!

[@barbarabiggins9656]

The trim around the wheel wells was a $15 option.

[@captaindaddy8645]

i killed a drifter while i was touring the country in a 65 impala. he gave me no choice.he didnt say thank you for the lift.i yelled from the window.. " hey! its rude to not thank someone when they do something for you, and its also hurtful".he looked at me...and said.." you've been so kind", over and over as he clutched his chest...then dropped dead right there.i killed him kindness. im not gonna lie.it felt good.no regurts

[@CC-kk3zz]

In place of "super sport" on non SS lettering was "Impala". You stated in your video the lettering was "Chevrolet". As a child my Mom drove a 65 Impala 9 passenger wagon. I clearly remember Impala on the front fender. My Dad drove a 63 Corvair at the time. The 65 Impala was traded in 70 for Kingswood 9 passenger wagon.

[@ClassicNation]

You are correct. I got ahead of myself thinking about the grill script.

[@Sim21Bal78]

0:32 awesome impala😍😍

[@ClassicNation]

Thank you!

[@rickturntosender892]

How did you mount the 6.5s in the kick panels

[@kiwicaseyfruit]

What TMI seats did u order? They don't have a 65 impala seats available on their website. Did u custom make the brackets?

[@rhawk4321]

Great video,ty

[@kecurroj]

I used to own a 65' Impala SS 409 (400hp)4-speed.

[@ClassicNation]

Nice! I bet that was so sweet!

[@johndavey72]

Hi Nick. Well as an Englishman l found this very educational . I really love both era's of the Impala . Is the first generation a "bubble top "? And l guess that the 409 was so legendary that the "Beach boys" made a record ! But for me your Impala is such a elegant design and the epitome of American car manufacturing. I guess you have the original seats packed safely away . Well l now know that l'm not talking to your twin brother having seen your last video !😂😂😂 Thanks Nick ?! or is it ??Evan .....😂😂

[@ClassicNation]

Thanks John!!! We appreciate the support! The bubble top was a specific roof design used on 61 and 62 impala’s. In fact, you could get a 62 2 door with either a bubble top, or the non-bubble top.

[@montymatilda]

@@ClassicNation Only the BelAir could get the bubbletop in '62. All Impalas got the new roof design. '59 '60 and '61 Impala 2 door hardtops were bubbletops. I think the '61 Impala 2 door hardtop is one of the finest automobile designs ever.

[@silvanogabrielromanin6090]

hola como me gusta el inpala 1965 ss y en color blanco...

[@leegamez2823]

My dad's ss had the rocker panels with bucket seats and brushed trunk trim

[@ClassicNation]

Nice!

[@pinet5940100]

My 65 impala tag starts with 163, not 166 or 164. Can you advise why?

[@frankfiskebeck]

Whats seat do you hawe its looks nice

[@reekgoesoutside]

My dad had a white/beige 327 ss 4spd. He went to the army and left it with friend. It was stripped over time and i don't know what he ended up doing with it. I wanted it so bad but I was just a kid. Years later im with a friend he has to stop and talk to a friend. The friend had a 327 ss 4spd. I was drooling he asked me if i wanted to buy it for 500 bucks. It wasn't running the engine and transmission were in the trunk, i didn't care. I paid him right there and had it towed. It sat in my driveway and very often people would offer me thousands for it. I was going through a process with the dmv to claim an "abandoned car". One day i move it into the street to move some things out of the garage. The city towed it, I was sad.

[@MrRandolph52]

The front fender script on a non-ss says Impala not Chevrolet like you said.

[@michaelt.8956]

Luv it. Thanks

[@aaronmcclure8087]

Where did you get the console shift plate with the overdrive on it?

[@ClassicNation]

shiftworks.com/ Hope that helps!

[@makeatsi9617]

My 65 is base model, 300hp 327 with 3 speed manual on the steering column. I love that front bench seat 😀 are those base model manuals always three on tree If it is not PG?

[@ClassicNation]

Sweet! That sounds like an awesome car! Yes, base manual transmission was 3 on the tree column shifted.

[@johnnyreyes3129]

Good education about impala 👍

[@ClassicNation]

Thanks Johnny! Cheers!

[@silvanogabrielromanin6090]

hola desde argentina gracias por el video .. me dirias las dimenciones del auto largo y ancho muchas en mi pais vale mucho mucho dinero tener lo asi como lo tienes y conseguirlo seria otro milagro te felicito gracias

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

Nice vid .glad I got 69 396

[@ClassicNation]

Thank you!!! Love the 396!

[@davevirag5423]

😍

[@tommorrison1911]

Does the 65 Canadian built SS have the same trim as the American built vehicle?

[@ClassicNation]

Great question Tom. I'm not well versed in the Canadian models on how they might differ. Anyone on the channel able to chime in?

[@trentinnault9944]

They were all American made. The same Cars that went around the US is the same ones that went to Canada

[@tommorrison1911]

@@trentinnault9944 Sorry you are incorrect there are Canadian built impala SS that did not even have the same USA serial number designation. I'm doing a car off frame refurb and have noticed some off my trim is not exactly the same as the USA built vehicle.

[@bartsarton2212]

My '65 Impala SS was built in the Oshawa, Ontario plant. The trim parts all look the same as the U.S. models. Strangely, one of my brothers has a '67 Chevelle Sport Deluxe. That's the Canadian version of the Super Sport.

[@bobleroy1924]

Too bad they didn’t come with the big SS in the middle of the grill

[@ClassicNation]

Yea, though I kinda like the understated SS badge off to the side in front.

[@bobleroy1924]

@@ClassicNation I like the Super Sport script too. I like the impala logo to, but I guess that would be too much on the car

[@ronaldhuff635]

You got somewhat close, back in 65' dad was your age, i'd say mid to late 30s, grandpa was my NOW age, late 50s early 60s, I was a little punk, but, I HAVE A MEMORY, back then, you could buy that 65 chevy with as little or as much,,, on the WHOLE CAR as you could with the engines, i've seen super sports with six cylinders, manual brakes and no air, ordered so either because of the size of the owners wallet, or , they planned,, outright,, to build thier own from the start, I FOR EXAMPLE, had a 69 bel air, NOT 65, i am using my car that i had for an example, this 69 bel air, a LOWER price car, came with gold paint, a white top, deluxe trim, which consisted of brite beltline trim, and deluxe hardtop trim, which was bright trim onthe drip rails which most bel air / biscayne did not have, Also consisted of a wider top trim around the rear quarters and trunk top. Who ever ordered this car also ordered impala post top trim, Which covered the posts on the doors and put chrome door edge trim on the car, then also, this person opted for impala type hubcaps with plain chevrolet center inserts, Instead of the base 307 in a bel air, or the 200 horse 327, this person ordered the 300 horse 350. AND instead of low dollar naugahyde interior, it was all bel air as far as stitch pattern on the seats, which instead, were caprice brocade, so, gold and white with a black top, full wheel covers deluxe trim power steering brakes air tilt steering 300 horse 350 and all on a bel air, bought with original papers 14 years old from original owner And all this on a four door post top car, Back then you COULD order WHAT you wanted, any WAY you wanted, not like now, where you get a SAPPY smile, and "that is part of blah blah package, and you can only get this package on that car, so thats what we offer,, and,, like it, That is how you make this car of yours sound, and since i see by looking at your site further, Your car doesent have its original equipped engine, those didnt have l,s, motors in them So why not try to find the truth out before you try to sell YOUR VERSION OF THE TRUTH TO AN OLD GUY WHO WAS THERE

[@lesolson6204]

why entry problems price

[@Martinruizthemerchant]

Doesn't really matter unless your buying it if I'm building in like the SS I will make it an SS

[@hafablake3599]

Is it im(paul)a or im(pal)a

[@montymatilda]

I go with Im(paul)a

[@ronaldhuff635]

You want true base, BISCAYNE

[@montymatilda]

You got that. Pretty stark. All divisions had that type of hierarchy. Cheapest, Cheep, Nice - Really Nice, SS nice and Caprice nice in '65. Biscayne, BelAir, Impala - well optioned Impala, Super Sport and Caprice.

[@terrycarsey5503]

You r full of it

[@richardwhite9577]

Great The good thing is they are not being Changed to Donks. When ever they get ahold of nice cars they Destroy them. Should Just Stay with The Cadillac and the Big Cars with their Dream White Women.