What is the difference between these cars: 1963, 1964, and 1965 Chevy Impala?

[DestinedtoDie]

Can someone please describe these cars to me? Like are they 2-door, how many seats are there, and is it hardtop or convertible? I don't know what car is best for me. I prefer a convertible with seats in the back, and is there one with 4-doors? How about a Chevy Impala SS?

[nyninchdick]

The Impala, Belair, and Biscayne were all the same basic body. They came in 2 door hardtop, 2 door sedan, 4 door hardtop and 4 door sedan, and convertible versions. They were all 5 or 6 passenger cars (depending on front bench seat or front bucket seats). Tail lights were slightly different from 63 to 64, the entire sheet metal changed in 65. The Chevy SS package started out as a trim package, not a performance option. The 63 Belair actually offered a higher performance option than the 63 Impala SS, it came with a dual 4 barrel 409, Muncie 4 speed and posttrac rear end. The 63 Impala SS base model came with a 275 horse 327. Very rare Impala SS models had the high performance 409.

[mfan130]

63 and 64 where the same body style with a complete change in 65
Also the Impala came in a 2 door and a 4 door hardtop and a convertible. The Belair was the same car but in the sedan or station wagon and 4 door models The SS was a high perforance version and are very hard to find, and if you do find one do some research on the vin code. SS models come with a letter or number making that car a original SS. To many people thought they where buying a SS impala when they had a Impala made to look like a SS. And if you plan to buy one already restored be ready to pay a lot of cash Around 20--50 thousand.