School me on SS427s!

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Paul:

Paul:

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I guess my common sense asks, Why would they sell a car with out an impala nameplate on it?

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Perhaps the same reason why Oldsmobile sold the Aurora without any reference to Olds? I can't profess to know, but while your reasoning is sound, it's just a theory that isn't supported by the VIN, right?

Think of it another way: Pontiac had a 2+2 in 1967. It was an option package, I believe. Does it say Catalina on it?

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This Model ,Package, Car has a Name SS427 It is on all 4 sides of the vehicle with the only other designation Chevrolet. As to the vin it was the most cost effective route using the standard sports roof designation. They were making a special car different and 1 step up from a run of the mill Impala SS and focusing on the legendary 427 engine.


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I don't see it as focusing on the "legendary 427 engine" as much as offering a full-size performance package, since the SS really was never a hi-po package to begin with.


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"who would pay 5000.00 for a Chevrolet? "

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I think 5 grand is an exaggeration. Perhaps the example you quite was close to that number, but the average musclecar probably sold for more like $3800-4000. While the SS427 was not the average musclecar, if you get an SS and add the SS427 package and a few power accessories, I don't think it'll reach up to the 5s.



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It was all about sensationalizing the 427 mystique.

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Never thought there was a mystique with the 427 - just a good engine. However, compare it with a L88 (yes, I realize it's a 427 too!) or Stage 2 or RAV and you'll find engines with mystiques. Guess that's a subjective one, eh?

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It makes perfect sense that it would be a package as they only made 2400 of these wonderful cars .. But in my eyes there always gonna be something other than an Impala ..


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But, on the other hand, there are plenty of "models" that are rarer than the SS427, so I see that only as a theory. Ditto for the inverse - the 1965 GTO was an option package, and they made over 70,000 of 'em!