History has proven that performance-oriented vehicles don’t have to come in coupe-only body styles. We recently looked at a Saleen-modified Ford F-150 which helped illustrate that. There have been plenty of hot-rod sedans over the years, too, and a standout from three decades ago is the Impala SS. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS listed for sale by a private seller in Chicago, Illinois.
The seventh-generation Impala (built for model years 1994-96) first reached the public eye in concept form at the Detroit Auto Show in 1992, boasting a design penned by Jon Moss. The car was engineered to pay homage to the Chevrolets of the muscle car era. Car and Driver said, “By living up to the standards set by the legendary Super Sport Chevys of the 1960s, the Impala SS represents a new type of retro niche vehicle.”
When interviewed by Motor Trend in 2002, Moss said he considered the Impala SS (and similar, full-sized, rear-wheel drive V-8 American performance sedans like the Mercury Marauder which had recently been released) a “swan song” because of impending government mandates, escalating fuel prices, and emissions regulations. Moss was absolutely right. Over two decades later, the only car of its kind that remains in production might be the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The Dodge Charger has moved to an inline-six, and Ford has stopped producing contemporary sedans altogether. In fact, the only traditional car that Ford still builds at all is the Mustang. Times have sure changed.
This Impala has reportedly had just one owner since 2000, and the odometer shows fewer than 50,000 original miles. Exterior features include black paint, tinted glass, dual power mirrors, rear spoiler, clear-lens taillights, and 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels.
The cabin has gray-trimmed upholstery with a 45/45 front seat and floor console up front. Interior features include aftermarket carbon fiber trim, power driver seat, power door locks, power windows, power steering, tilt wheel, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, cruise control, front and rear reading lamps, cup holders, and intermittent windshield wipers. The audio system has been upgraded to a modern Kenwood setup with USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
Under the hood is an LT1 5.7-liter V-8 that was rated at 260 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. A 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. The SS package added mechanical equipment including “decarbon” shocks, heavy-duty cooling, “Ride and Drive” suspension, and limited-slip differential. An oil change was performed in April 2026.
Today, the final-generation Impala SS is a sought-after American muscle sedan. Here’s your chance to own an icon. The auction for this 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS ends Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).
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