1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe review from North America

The floor had two holes due to rust.

There was no thermostat/heat.

The vinyl roof was in rough shape.

The A/C needs to be charged.

Carpeting was poor on the driver's side.

Needed a new radio.

I am the third owner of a classic Chevy coupe. It was owned previously by some friend's who used it only occasionally. The first and second owners took very good care of it. It has no squeaks or rattles. The engine is strong. Transmission is good. Original fabric seats (!) in very good condition. No cracks in dash. Vinyl roof was replaced due to being parked under a tree for 8 years - sap ended up destroying it.

Parts availability is very good. Prices are reasonable, especially compared to the European cars that I currently own. However, buying gas could put one in the poorhouse.

The car just completed a 1750 mile trip and used less than a quart of oil. With a good stereo, it's an excellent way to travel. I am considering converting the car to propane due to environmental issues.

I just drove the car up from Malibu California to Edmonton Alberta and it performed very well. The car gets 17 MPG if speed is under 70 MPH, but only 12 MPG if over 70 MPG. It's an excellent cruiser. The car is especially good on 2 lane highways.