1973 Chevrolet Impala Sedan from North America - Comments

I have had numerous things with this to go against me. The Transmission needed replacing and that was in the first 4 months of owning this vehicle. I've got that replaced and its was pretty reliable now the suspension needs replacing and I'm in the process of getting that (suspension) repaired. I've the timing belt repaired and changed from points to electronic distributer.

The interoir needs work in the front seat other than that its flawless and the sun has damaged the dash board multiple cracks. But Overall I love this car its my favorite model. I plan to paint it and get 22 inch wheels and chrome it out after all her name is "Louise" and she is worthy!!!

I also have put Flow-masters Dual Exhausts on it she sounds great!!!

A good overall buy its rich in history and style.

Its reliable and if properly maintained can be passed from generation to generation.

Its big and roomy, but you are going to need AC because she draws heat I live in Florida!!!

The Body is good all chrome is show room no rust just a little on the roof, but no leaks.

Sounds like a neat project. Impalas of this time frame were tanks in size and in reliability. It's a shame they don't make them like the used to! My neighbor had a Kingswood wagon for a while with a 400 cu. in. v8 that I begged him not to sell, but he didn't listen. These cars were milestones then and now, and you should post pics on the web when you are finished restoring it!

I also have a 1973 Impala though mine is a 2 door custom. I also plan on redoing this car, as it is my birth year, but more importantly it was an inheritance from an older friend I had worked for about 8 years. Please try to help the rest of us whom would like to do these type projects by letting us know where to get some parts.

I also have a '73 Impala Custom and don't plan on letting go of it. I'm thinking of replacing the 350 for a 454, has anybody done this on theirs? Any comments or suggestions? I may be better off rebuilding what I have with performance parts since I've yet to find one of these bigger engines.

How I remember the 1973 Impala! My parents had a green sedan, and in 1981 it was the car on which I got my driver's license. It was no screamer with the 350 2bbl.,but it was one sturdy car! A good thing for a 16 year old with a new license. I never did care for the color, an avocado-like shade, or the sound of the horn that Chevy used in the early '70s; an odd flat single-tone that sounded like a wounded cow. In response to the comment above this one, a 454 should be no problem to install, as this motor was a factory option on the Impala and Caprice.

Yeah, I have my Grandmother 74 Impala Sport Coupe. It was given to me after she went to an assisted living house. It is also green with the 350 2bbl. I call it the brochure car because it's identical to the one in the 74 Impala sales catalog. She's the second owner, but I was there when she bought it from the original owner (the father of one of my dad's friends). I love it. I also have many memories of rides in it to far away places (at least far away to a kid).

I also have a 74 mercury Montego that's been in my family since new.