The Top 20 Cars For A Budget Restomod

August 26, 2017

Chevrolet Impala

The Impala might not be the first car that springs (or rather bounces hydraulically) into your mind when you think of restomodding. The Impala, particularly the ’64 Impala, is a lot more famous for its role in the lowrider scene, and is thus eye-wateringly expensive now, with an average value of $18,000, but later models are well worth considering. The fourth-gen Impalas, produced from until 1970 are cheaper, due to massive popularity, with prices averaging around $5000-$6000. They might not be nippy coupes, but they do come equipped with massive big-block V8s, and look incredible.

Make no mistake, they’re huge and impractical as stock, but if speed is your thing, you could do a decent amount of weight reduction and put a modern V8 in there, and you’d have a real speed demon. Mostly, the Impala is a vehicle for cruising in, and if that tickles your fancy, you’ll find a lot to love. They’re built like tanks, so should have aged pretty well, and parts are plentiful for any repairs that need to be done.

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