FULLY LOADED 1965 Chevy Impala - In the Garage with Steve Natale

Costing about the same as a Cadillac back in the day, this 1965 Chevy Impala has 31 factory options and a super rare original paint color! Restored beautifully from bumper-to-bumper, this classic car gets a complete review from Steve Natale at the famous Blackhawk Collection! This car was born to cruise! Hop in and let's roll!!

[@styles8007]

My Mom and Dad had a 1965 Impala SS. They bought it brand new. I believe they paid 1995.00. It had a 327 cubic inch 300 hpV8, 300 turbo automatic transmission, color was burgundy, with white button tuck interior. Who knew what those cars would be worth today 🤔. Thank you for sharing this classic Chevrolet, body by fisher.

[@rickyrunner7619]

65 is the best year of the impala had an 65 SS Impala sold it in the 80's and in the process of buying it back all original the dude I sold it to hardly ever drove it

[@jeremyk3320]

Had a 65 SS myself, white on white with the 396

[@moboutmen]

She's real fine, that 409 !

[@SteveNatale]

Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching my channel. 🙏🏼

[@bobski7032]

The 396 was actually faster than the 409 because of the weight difference…but The Beach Boys didn’t write a song about the the 396

[@RS-yu4lb]

Loaded is an understatement ! This thing even has power vents !

[@richardmorris7063]

That had to be the ultimate flex,well after the 409.

[@johnpage2935]

We had a penmanship teacher come to our school once a month. I remember when Miss Cadigan pulled into school parking in her 1965 Impala in this color. As we said, it was “wicked nice”.

[@SteveNatale]

These cars bring back fun memories for everyone. Thanks for your comment and watching my channel!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Beyond incredible! Never saw one with cruise or power vents before! It’s a Chevy and people didn’t load them up like that. It was probably a 5000.00 car when new. Approaching the price of a Cadillac, Love it!

[@dennisjones7996]

exactly!! never have seen pwr vents on a Chevy, sooooooo rare.

[@brianwells4507]

$5K in '65 would've got you a fuel injected 427 Corvette that year!

[@richardmorris7063]

Trust me,this 409 w/31 options wasn't far behind.

[@brianwells4507]

@dennisjones7996 I've never knew that was an option was an SS either? The only car I recall having them was on a '64-'65 Lincoln?

[@ervinthompson6598]

​@@brianwells4507Fuel injection was only available on small blocks.

[@BusterTucker]

An extremely exquisite ahead of it's time Chevrollac!

[@SteveNatale]

It is a stunning automobile. Thanks for watching my channel!

[@BusterTucker]

@@SteveNatale Thank you for thanking me cuz now I get to watch it again😁

[@garygerard4290]

pretty car - I'd trade the 409 for a decent upholstery job on the rear seat

[@godovermoney1124]

EVENING ORCHID was the best color ever !!!

[@SteveNatale]

One of my favorite colors for '65!

[@hiesenburg669]

Only available in 1965 for the impala, corvair and gto.

[@edforfa9234]

​@@hiesenburg669 Also chevelle corvair

[@craigjorgensen4637]

The trouble with Evening Orchid was that it, for some reason was nearly impossible to color match when body work was needed. I love it but it was a one year only color.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

@@hiesenburg669 No, you could order that color on ANY Chevy or Pontiac in 1965. Pontiac called it Iris Mist.

[@splender88]

Looks like the original owner wanted the creature comforts of a Cadillac and the power of a Corvette. A pretty incredible car indeed!

[@fomfom9779]

Such a beautiful example of the '65s. Always have loved those tail lights. My first car was a 1965 Impala hardtop sedan. About the only options were a 327 with powerglide and power steering.

[@BatRaxx]

My neighbor has this exact same car but he has the spot lights on both sides. Very Beautiful car.

[@Morgorn1]

Man, this thing is just achingly beautiful. A work of art.

[@SteveNatale]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jeffcarr6712]

This car used to be on display at the Imperial Palace Casino in Vegas. Beautiful!

[@godovermoney1124]

my parents had a '65 in evening orchid. it was the BOMB !!! so many compliments.

[@fordtruxdad5155]

When I was a teenager, i used to do yard work for an older lady who had a much more base one of these. Standard brakes and steering, powerglide, but it was a two door. Sometimes she would have me drive her places in it. I wished I could have it SO bad. She died a few years later. Never knew what happened to the car.

[@gene978]

I will take in on installments for 60 years

[@SteveNatale]

I'll see what I can do....lol. Thanks for watching my channel!

[@jimdent351]

The most perfectly stylish car of the 1960's in the most incredible color of that time. Normally I do not like pink or shades of it but wow!

[@bruceh92]

Now this is a collectible! Very nice, love it 👍

[@davidkastin4240]

My favorite color for a 65 Impala. Recently saw an extremely rare 65 Caprice the same color 😈 65 was the first yr for Caprice and was a trim level option.

[@dennisjones7996]

my neighbor had an Impala Sports Sedan in this color. 1965.

[@youtold7727]

Caprice wasn’t until 66’

[@charleswenstrom4338]

​@youtold7727 the Caprice 4 door models were part of the 65 model year line. The Caprice coupes, convertibles & station wagons didn't come out till the 66 model year.

[@youtold7727]

@@charleswenstrom4338 That’s what I meant to say lol All these years I thought 66’ but after giving you benefit of the doubt I looked it up and saw a 4 door caprice. I had a 67’

[@scottparsons2031]

What an absolute dream

[@waynemullally6423]

A real fine evening orchid 409. Need a special place to keep it and a special day to drive it.

[@mikechasse1016]

Uncle had a 65 396. Loved watching the vacuum gauge!

[@dennisleporte2327]

It's funny how times and tastes change.

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Absolutely gorgeous Chevrolet

[@2cartalkers]

My wife keeps saying she does not want a new car that listens or spies on us. I keep saying: 1965 Chevy Impala. Great minds run in the same channels. Thanks for the most excellent video and proof I am correct.

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

Such a stunning piece of art! Delightful color combo 👏👏👏👏👐👐

[@rondpert5167]

I love 65s! Chevy (GM) had several one year only colors in the sixties. Evening Orchid in 65. Aztec Bronze in 66. And Royal Plum in 67. 1965 only introduced the 396. The 427 came in 1966.

[@stankwasny56]

I had one that color with a white convertable top back in the 60's.

[@BigTweez9]

Lovely color

[@downpatmusic]

Love your blue and white pin stripe shirt against that creamy interior and pinkish/mauve paint color. Look'n sharp Steve! Beauty of a machine there.

[@EarlGuyton425]

The 65 and 66 Chevrolet Impala reminds me of Elizabeth Montgomery. Those cars have an emotional effect on me from when I was around 10 years old back then. Lots of them were around. Most were the regular with the 283 V8 and the bench seat. They rusted to death very very fast though In the great lakes areas and coastal areas. Here in Houston Tx which is close to Galveston those cars had huge rust holes when they were only 3 years old. A beautiful car, but idiots not treating the sheet metal when they were built

[@valmojica8486]

Gorgeous! I had a ‘67 Impala Super Sport with color being Granada Gold, Ivory interior and black vinyl top! 327 V8 4BBL Gorgeous car! Paid $3900 including tax!

[@jeffneis553]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, WE HAD A 65 SS THAT COLOR WITH A BLACK VINYL ROOF, MY MOM PICKED THE COLOR WHEN MY DAD ORDERED IT.

[@bruceg.6282]

I remember that ordering a new car was really a family affair back in those days.

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

That is an amazing car

[@Yankeededandy62]

Stunning 65. I never knew they offered power vent windows back in the day. But it's the color combination what makes this car outstanding. Love it.

[@SteveNatale]

The color is amazing. This car is a really spectacular. Thank you for your comment and for watching my channel!

[@martin2560]

Choice. One of kind.

[@frankrocha3235]

I was 11 when my dad and I we picked up a brand new 65 Impala in Eving Orchid which my Mom picked out great memories

[@rodbutler4054]

65SS Impala was the best looking car I ever owned. White with red interior. Before galvanized sheet metal, the car rusted out here in the Northeast.

[@itsmewildbill2296]

I've seen lots of early Impalas with power windows, but never with power vents!

[@gregmckinney7178]

OMG soooo sweet !!!!

[@russwentz3957]

Crazy original and beautiful!

[@SteveNatale]

Thank you. She’s a real beauty!

[@gratefultube]

love the Evening Orchid color

[@computerweenie]

Wow, this is one of my favorite years and definitely favorite color. Something you never saw a lot of. When I was a kid a neighbor had a evening orchid Corvair Monza convertible (white top). I thought it was so sharp at the time.

[@SteveNatale]

Very cool!

[@youtold7727]

Always loved the big round gauges on dash. Dad had a white 65’ SS with slate blue interior, buckets still remember that new car smell

[@fabieneldridge3414]

I didn’t know you get all those options . Beautiful car !

[@SteveNatale]

I've never seen one this loaded with options. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@bluesummer333]

WOW beautiful car....thank you for sharing (im from New Zealand , we dont see many american cars here. LOVE the colour xxx

[@MrNormbilt]

My mother had a 65 SS Impala Red exterior black interior 327 with four on the floor.

[@jimmy.b9293]

396 came out half way through the 65 model year so that is an early production car. Very beautiful! 427 was not available untill 66

[@johnwcatterson]

Beautiful vehicle. This might have more options then you noted. The Power Vent Windows were not available o the Chevrolet line, but were probably added from the Chevrolet Sister car, the Pontiac. I had a close friend that had an original 1965 396 SS and also a daily driver 4/Door with a 409. He added about every option available, then added the Pontiac Power Vents.

[@SteveNatale]

You are correct sir. The power vents were added. Good eye 👁️ 👍🏼

[@johnwcatterson]

@@SteveNatale I once owned a 1965 9 passenger Wagon with a load of factory options....396/TH400, Tell-tale Gauge package with Tach, tissue Dispenser, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows including Tail-gate, Air assist rear suspension, Posi, Anti-sway bar, AM/FM, Mplx, 6/Way power seat, Roof Rack, Dash Top Clock, Tinted glass, Remote drivers mirror and non-remote Passenger mirror, padded dash, 3rd note Horn, and more. The most interesting was a Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner that was the same as the 1966 425/HP, which was factory installed.

[@luisvelasco316]

@@johnwcatterson My parents bought a 1965 Impala 9 passenger wagon with almost the same number of options, but it had the 283. Dealership couldn't move it because it was so expensive but they sold it to my parents at a really good price because they also bought a 1965 Impala Sport Coupe (not SS) which had the solid lifter 409. They were having trouble selling that too, because the 396 had just come out and, also, this black vinyl interior car didn't have A/C. My mother didn't understand why my Dad's coupe went through tires so fast! The coupe got totaled by a policeman who ran a stop sign, the wagon found its way to me and I drove it till 1987 when I moved out of state and signed it over to my landlord.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

What a beauty. 💋

[@willhorting5317]

I never knew that a 409 was available in the '65 Impala. Interesting.

[@charleswenstrom4338]

It is 100% true . Like the man in the video said , the 409 was only available early in the 65 model year, & later in the 65 model year, the 409 was no longer available because the 396 replaced it. Yes, the 409 was available for the Impala ( even on 4-door cars.) ( I was not aware of any Chevy with POWER VENT, windows

[@KennethDrovdal]

I enjoyed the commentary very much. To my specs., I ordered a new '65 Impala two-door hardtop in the early spring of sixty-five. It arrived six weeks later, and had a 327 under the hood, three speed on the column, black vinyl interior and it came in "crocus" yellow paint. The invoice came in at $3,200.00 from a Chevrolet dealer on Military Ave., in Omaha, Neb. My family enjoyed the car for years and after owning twenty-one vehicles throughout my lifetime, the Impala still ranks near the top of the list of cars I have enjoyed the most and had the best luck with owning. 😀

[@stephenhayden2712]

Beautiful car, I love it, got to admit I don't like vinyl tops but it's original to the car !!!! I

[@joecutro7318]

Great car!!! I saw one of these '65 Ompala SS 2D hardtops last weekend at an amateur car show in Seattle. Not nearly as loaded and the orchid part of the evening orchid had indeed faded, but you could still see hints of it in the right light. The guy bought it from the original owner, a woman who kept it in the garage most of it's life. Really a survivor time capsule. I wish I could pass this video on to him as I am sure it would be inspiring for his ongoing restoration.

[@guitarjeff55]

Very year of my first auto Very way cool color

[@michaelmcglothlin366]

I had an Iris Mist 1965 Grand Prix with black vinyl roof and Plum interior with under 15,000 miles. Sourced some 8 lug wheels for it. Sold it to the guy who started Vroom. Wish I had it still.

[@kevinkeswick1243]

My granddad had a 1965 Impala SS fastback in dark blue. It was a beautiful car with similar trim but in no way as loaded as this car is. No power windows or A/C and the engine was a 327 IIRC but it was still peppy to drive. The car was handed down to my dad and so I got to drive it a lot. The power steering was not variable so keeping it aligned on the highway required a lot of attention and the power brakes were very sensitive to the point you almost went through the front window. I love the color of this car. I had never seen that color on an Impala. This car looks like it came from the showroom - just stunning!

[@matrox]

In 65' my uncle who was 10 years old than me built an AMT model 65 Impala like this and painted it the same color. He was the one who got me into model cars, I was still in grade school then, and he just graduated HS. He built his lowered in the back with dual swept antennas on the rear deck which was a popular street scene setup back then.

[@hiesenburg669]

My dad owned 20 different impala ss during his lifetime. 12 of those were 1965 and one of those was this color.

[@no-fb9gl]

BADASS ride

[@businessgalmukoff4716]

Back in that day, that color was very popular in Vallejo, Calif amongst a certain demographic

[@patrickbatoha7831]

what a dream

[@TomSpeaks-vw1zp]

I had a 58 Buick that color. Buick called it Laurel Mist.

[@brianwaloweek6770]

This maybe a GM executive car that was for sale about 20 yr.s, had options that weren’t available to the public.

[@JobyJoby-iw2wr]

Lovely car - an incredible find!

[@shadowknows3882]

I remember several years ago reading an article about this car. It was built for one of the Chevrolet Executives and that is the reason it is so heavily optioned.

[@mike19640]

My 5th grade teacher had a 1965 Impala super sport this color with white interior. He bought it new. I remember it well.

[@blue04mx53]

My Grandfather had one in Red with white interior. We were not allowed any food nor drinks inside. Sadly it succumbed to Canadian Road Salt Disease and the frame disintegrated. Thank you for letting me think about a car I haven't seen in decades.

[@willhorting5317]

My parents bought a '65 Impala SS brand new. It wasn't a car that they ordered. Simply a car that was already on the dealership lot. Only options on it was power steering, and auto trans. And Dad also sprung for a dealer-installed under-dash A/C. Engine was a 327. White with a teal colored roof. All white interior. They owned it until the mid-'80s.

[@joed5901]

That was true! The spinners were liable to come loose and fly thru the air hitting people and they were getting sued. Don't know how many times that happened but it did. Enough to call attention to General Motors! No doubt they are beautiful. I have those factory spoke spinner wheel covers on my '64 Buick Riviera.

[@kevingrant2326]

That car is like right off the showroom floor, one of nicest 65 Impalas I've seen. They usually end up as lowriders.

[@danhansen9340]

I think the two best Impala colors ever was Evening Orchid and Misty Turquoise.

[@timothyh.1460]

It looks like this car had all the "Caprice" options on it, which debuted in mid-year 1965 (GM response to the Ford LTD). But, since it was also a Super Sport, they had to retain the Impala designation. Beautifull color!

[@gregkistner1955]

VERY NICE!

[@jeffgibson184]

🇺🇸👍 My Mom and Dad there 65 SS in beginning of the new model release in 1964 then the Big Auto Union Strike happened that through a wench into there long planned vacation to San Francisco , but the dealer stepped up to the plate and provided the with a brand new 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 XLT convertible with all the extras including the 427. They finally received the 65 just a few days after Christmas of 64. Mom kept that car in show room condition until selling it in 2005. 👍🥩🥔🌽🥛🍪💤

[@haroldmordt4421]

Beautiful car! I have a 57 Nomad that is a factory color very similar color called Dusk Pearl.

[@2cartalkers]

"She's real fine, my 409 She's real fine, my 409 My 409 [Verse 1] Well I saved my pennies and I saved my dimes (giddy up, giddy up 409) For I knew there would be a time (giddy up, giddy up 409) When I would buy a brand new 409 (409, 409) [Chorus] Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up 409 (giddy up, giddy up 409) Giddy up 409 (409, 409) Giddy up 409 (giddy up, giddy up 409) Giddy up 40..." Thank you Beach Boys.

[@capricetony]

RARE 1965 color only, “Evening Orchid”. Original T3 Headlight’s too! The 409 was available early in the year, RARE!!!

[@SteveNatale]

It a real beauty! Thanks for watching my channel! 🙏🏼

[@MrBilly235]

Sweet!

[@richardrice8076]

A one year only color with a 1/2 year only engine option? It doesn't get any better than that. Fan flippin' tactics. I saw 1 in Morris (Il.) at their monthly cruise night some years ago. I have never forgotten that car. Thank you for the post.

[@shanew.williams]

In the early 1990's i bought an "abandoned" 1965 SS Impala in Evening Orchid. Looked just like the car in this vid except mine had the 327 engine & powerglide trans. Was bought new in Huntsville Alabama, driven 50-70K miles, as common at that point the engine "jumped time" & they just abandoned it.

[@stevenhall9009]

In 1986 I bought a 1965 Impala SS, 396 turbo jet, it was this color, I thought it was called lavender. One night I was coming home from work, the roads were slick after rain. Negotiating a curve I slammed into the curb and wrecked the suspension. I had a junkyard come and pick it up.

[@thyslop1737]

How sweet is that car? Why did I torture myself by looking at this video? Please stop the torture already. Have some mercy.

[@IS-xk3iq]

The previous Impalas had style. It hard to believe the 1965 Impalas do not look upgraded body style wise.

[@osxwrangler]

OMG! Stop the racket. It’s nearly unwatchable because of the music.

[@stever5175]

Yup, music needs to go!

[@fob1xxl]

Right on ! These guys are stuck in the 70s.

[@jimself9395]

Agreed

[@osxwrangler]

Hey…. I’m stuck in the 70s. 😀

[@richardmorris7063]

That's 70s music? Huh

[@itstherick]

Beauty!❤

[@danlarson4513]

I saw that Car Auctioned on Barret Jackson. I believe it was a Chevrolet Executives Company Car. It was in the GM Museum forvyears.

[@shakabanza1]

I have one exactly like it.

[@frankwood7878]

THIS 65 BABY HAS ALL THE OPTIONS, PROBABLY WAS THE CHEVROLET CAR LOT DEALER'S CAR

[@winkprince1875]

Love the N95 wheel covers!

[@ryanmuir6338]

Beautiful car, I remember seeing it on eBay advertised as a "brass hat" car. Can't remember if it sold or failed to meet reserve. For 65 full size Chevy, no RPO or dealer installed accessory listing for power vent windows and rocker mouldings. A dealer could swap in a Caddy power vent setup, and install those non SS Impala wide rocker mouldings though anyway. It was a good idea to not try and add the matching quarter panel mouldings because they require oval holes stamped in the quarters for the attaching clips to press into which would be pretty hard to replicate. I have an Evening Orchid with white top and interior 65 Impala SS convertible. The sun visors are black, but I think they should be white, what color are they on this car?

[@SteveNatale]

Visors are white on this car. Thanks for watching my KZbin channel. I appreciate it!

[@owlnswan4016]

I believe these were the first cars with FM stereo (the separate multiplex unit you noted), at least in the U.S..

[@charleswenstrom4338]

I agree. At least for Chevrolet. AM-FM mono came out in 63, but 65 was the 1st year for stereo by adding the multiplex adapter.

[@owlnswan4016]

@@charleswenstrom4338 My Dad knew someone who had a '65 with FM stereo. He said it was very impressive sounding for a car system at that time. They used to brake his friend's b***s about how he wasted money on a radio where the stations went off late at night! 😁

[@dave1956]

I have never seen an Impala with power vent windows. Could they possibly have been added afterwards? When I was a kid my neighbor had a new ‘65 Impala Super Sport hardtop painted Evening Orchid with a white interior. It had a black vinyl top and I thought that black was the only color available.

[@bobcarlino2806]

All full-sized GM cars offered power vent windows in 1965 (and other years), but they were rarely seen on anything other than Cadillacs...and almost never seen on Chevrolets. The car in this video is the only '65 Chevy I've ever seen with power vents. The remote control outside mirror is almost as rare on a '65 Chevy as the power vents.

[@dave1956]

I have a salesman’s price guide for 1965 Chevrolet and no where in it did I see power vent windows.

[@bobcarlino2806]

@@dave1956 That doesn't surprise me. I had a relative who worked as a salesman for various dealers throughout the 60's and 70's. He used to tell me that one of the most difficult aspects of his job was trying to keep up with the manufacturer who consistently made changes to the options list...including what was now or no longer available and/or what the prerequisites were for said options. He indicated that Ford was fairly good about publishing 1-page supplements which outlined the changes, but those were often few and far between, and often stayed with the front desk instead of being distributed to the salespeople. That being said, however, the power vents in the video car certainly could have been added...but that seems so strange for a car that otherwise appears to be completely original. As a kid, we had a neighbor who bought a new '65 Caprice 4-door hardtop. It had a white vinyl top from the factory...not to mention a 396 with a column-mounted 3-speed manual (talk about a bizarre combination!).

[@dave1956]

@@bobcarlino2806 I can remember some strange combinations of options over the years as I worked for a wholesale used car business. My favorite was an Olds 88 in the early 80’s that had a passenger side power seat but not a driver’s. We had a dark green metallic ‘81 Skylark with a red interior and a red Pontiac Phoenix with a blue interior. I heard stories about years earlier one of the Buick dealers that we purchased used vehicles from mistakenly ordering a new ‘68 Buick Wildcat with a three speed manual transmission. It took forever to sell that one.

[@SteveNatale]

The 1965 Chevrolet factory sales literature shows that the Impala SS was not available with a white top or power vent windows. The owner speculates it may have been a special order "Brass Hat" promotional car, but can not confirm. Still, the car is speculator, with a show-quality restoration. I love it! Thank you for watching my channel. I appreciate it very much.

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

In Mexico we know this color as “pale rose gray”I own a 65 SS Impala with an original 396 Turbo fire.

[@ThePrissy11]

Beautiful car. I think Biscayne Blue was the most popular color.

[@GUAMANIANable]

Yes, a lot of Biscayne Blue. Unfortunate, I think, because to me it was just an unexciting color.

[@kimmergonzales9792]

I always wanted a 65, Impala SS . There's a lot you can do to them. The year Chevy changes the body style.

[@Kidapollos5910]

Steve, great review! In August of 2020 I purchased a '65 Impala SS that had this color originally. The owner had it repainted, and the 327 rebuilt, but the color came out slightly darker. I'm not complaining, as I graduated from LSU and Kansas State ;-). Has this car been appraised? Thanks!

[@toltec13]

The Chevy Caprice was released in later 1965. It was the next step up from the Impala. The car you have may have been a proto type for the Caprice.

[@ce9345]

This Impala has the 409. This was really optioned like the mid year release of the caprice sport sedan which showcased the new 396 cid V8.

[@peters8758]

Had a 1965 Impala 4-door hardtop. Dunno if they used a wind tunnel while designing those, but the rear window in the 4-dr ht always remained bone dry in pelting rain while cruising the highway