1976 Chevrolet Impala

Engine problems.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976...8796777?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19da6d93e9

 

That is Mike McCoy. He has the nicest wagons. Looks like a great wagon. Wonder what the reserve is

 

That engine should be fine with a new timing chain and gears?
SBC's aren't interference engines so there shouldn't be any internal engine damage.
I bought and sold one of those about 35 years ago. It had a blown head gasket so I got it if for 75 bucks, replaced the head gaskets and sold it for 150 bucks.
And I thought I robbed the guy I sold it to.

 

Looks like a very solid wagon.

 

Looks to be in beautiful shape. A timing chain and gears should have it back up and running. If the reserve is not too high, this could be a great deal.

 

I bet reserve is over $5,000

 

Well I am surprised as the reserve is met at $3,500. Bet it doesn't go that cheap though

 

Right now, it is at what I paid for my '72 back in 2007. ($4100). I paid $4K cash for mine.

 

But yours is a big block Caprice with better options. Looks like you better list yours as this one is going crazy. MIght be a good time to capitalize on the market

 

SOLD for $4300. That's pretty amazing given it needs a new engine. Interest in the GM clamshells clearly is on the rise and not strictly as demo derby fodder anymore.

 

Let's face it, given some of the ones we see out there, you could spend more than this on one with a GREAT drive train and poor paint not even much rust repair. Add rust repair and the body on this one is starting to look like a bargain. Add a new or rebuilt engine, and you are still well under the price of doing one up!

 

I agree, Mike. It is a very sound Impala. But it is a very recent phenomena for a dead-engine clamshell, no matter how nice otherwise, to command nearly $5000 without a working drivetrain! That's good news for all forum clamshell owners! The better days for these wagons may finally be coming!