Not bad for a car that originally rolled off the lot for $3,240. In the early '60s, drag racing was surging in popularity, so to meet the demand, Chevy built a limited edition, track-ready Impala.

In 1961, the emblem found its way on the Impala and then migrated ... and you'll also notice an eight-track stereo unit, which is rare in these cars. Impressively, it's all original and still ...

GM downsized its big cars for 1977, and the new, smaller Impala was a trend-setter, helping reverse Detroit’s inclination toward longer, lower and wider. The Impala faded away after 1985 but ...

Before my grandpa passed away in September 2023, he had it in his will to give me his 2012 Impala. I got his car as a Christmas present that year. Since then, I've enjoyed driving the old Impala.