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1965 Chevy Impala SS

ooking back at history, it’s easy to see that Chevrolet’s designers hit a homerun when it came to the fourth generation (1965-70) of the Impala, especially with the refreshingly elegant body lines of the sport coupe and convertible. The model was so good that the manufacturer’s all-time annual industry sales records were smashed with over 1 million units sold in the U.S. alone. Add in details like their exclusive, new, full-perimeter frame with coil suspension as well as choices of inline six-cylinder, small-block, or big-block V-8s and it’s easy to see why it was a hit among consumers and hot rodders alike. The stunning ’65 Impala SS convertible owned by Michael Frotten of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a perfect example of

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