Lot #462.1 - This one-owner 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 is well-documented and a mostly original car with less than 83,000 miles. The actual mileage is documented on the title. It’s one of only 1,778 built. This car was custom ordered from Glendale, CA. The original Protect-O-Plate, owner’s manual and service invoices dating back to 1975 are included. Just like the 1967 SS 427, the 1968 Impala SS 427 did not include the name "Impala" anywhere on the body. It was very distinguishable from a standard Impala or Impala Super Sport in several ways. The most identifying features of the SS 427 were its special louvered fenders and sports-styled hood with a chrome insert near the base of the windshield. Both of these features were SS 427 only. The exterior body retains all the original sheet metal and is very straight. It was repainted once in its original color of Tripoli Turquoise, which looks beautiful. The car sits on Rally wheels with new OE-style hubcaps and red line tires. The original black interior is in beautiful condition. The interior is sporty, comfortable and spacious. The bench seat option is seldom-seen with the SS 427 option. 1968 was the only year of the SS 427 where Chevrolet actually included any type of special "SS 427" identification on the interior. A small strip molded in black was inserted just above the glove box on the passenger side. To the extreme right of this strip there was placed a small, rectangular "SS 427" emblem. This strip was always black, regardless of the vehicle's interior trim color, on all SS 427 Impalas. It’s equipped with a tachometer and air conditioning. Everything in the interior is in working order including the door buzzer. The trunk compartment is also in beautiful condition with the trunk mat and spare tire. The engine compartment is nicely detailed and home to the original matching-numbers 427 V8. Some light engine detailing was recently completed. The engine is coupled to the original matching-numbers 4-speed manual transmission. The power is transferred to the original matching-numbers 12-bolt rear end. The undercarriage is original and very clean throughout. Over the years some service work has been completed, such as tuning the engine, replacing the clutch and rebuilding the front suspension. As stated in the Chevrolet Sales Brochure, “SS 427 - For the man who would buy a sports car if it had this much room.”