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.

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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...