eBay 1996 impala ss in Mass. No reserve

Holy quarter panel rot, batman!

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190861174505

Wow. That old girl sure is used up!

That's been on cl for a few weeks.  I think it is that guy I believe who used to have the dealership, or still does, in Rowley and then Peabody?

Who knows one way or the other about the seller but the car speaks for itself, lol

Good info there. I kinda sorta remember that shady guy mentioned on here at one point or another. Almost like the guy in Vermont that sold me the LDM.

Anyway, at the price I saw the auction at last night, it seemed worth it to drive and fix the OBVIOUS and then part it out and keep some goodies for yourself. Considering its local, you could even go tiyah kicken kehd.

I hate the idea of parting any "deserving" B body, but if the quarters were the only main issue aside from $2,000 in additional body work and paint, idk. It's a '96 so already worth something in people's eyes. Pop the body up from the frame, repair all the rust and repaint it, new body bushings and bolts/washers, brake lines, you're in business.

But, realistically, if any of the majority of US were to take that on, it would be years before it was done or even touched.

Idk, like I said, maybe every B is worth saving not just parting out.

My .02

I just LOVE how every pic has the white line of the lot reflected into the panel so you cant tell WTF your looking at

You could probably break even parting it out....as long as you consider your labor = $0

Its black, buy it steve. lol

You KNOW I thought about it...

When I sent you the link 3 weeks ago? Lol

Steve,  it even has your favorite tires ever, the KDWS!


Honestly if the car was gonna sell super low and I had the space and money I can't say I wouldn't be interested in it either no matter who was selling it...lol.  It might run and drive good, patch it together and beat on it, then martyr it to save the lives of other B-bodies.  

I wonder how the floors and wheelhouses look on it.  The pass. quarter is rotting above the wheel arch, so salt/water must be finding a way to get up in behind there.  I suppose it could just be corrosion starting under the wheel arch trim with that kind of mileage.

For anyone that cares, dug this up on it...

Quote :

Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic / Impala SS (1G1BL52P2TR174538)
Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details
04/02/1997 DOUGLAS, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/12/1997 DOUGLAS, MA
27
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:AQ0173062)
03/01/1999 DOUGLAS, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/01/2001 DOUGLAS, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/01/2003 DOUGLAS, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/01/2005 DOUGLAS, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
11/15/2005 WEBSTER, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/02/2005 WEBSTER, MA
138,864
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:BC0599525)
12/02/2005 WEBSTER, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:BC599525)
11/01/2007 WEBSTER, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
11/01/2009 WEBSTER, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
11/01/2011 WEBSTER, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/20/2012 WORCESTER, MA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/03/2012 WORCESTER, MA
242,387
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:BL497651)
04/01/2013 NEW ENGLAND REGION
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION

That's interesting that it was sold with 27 miles on it in May of 1997.  Someone must have liked that car considering how many miles were put on it.

Matt Trakker wrote:

That's been on cl for a few weeks.

"You won't find another at this price".


Maybe not, but this one and this one are cheaper. (OK, so neither is a '96 nor black...)

Matt Trakker wrote:

That's interesting that it was sold with 27 miles on it in May of 1997.  Someone must have liked that car considering how many miles were put on it.

Looks like it sat on the lot for a while and/or was one of the last made, and it was first registered in April 1997.

Yep, that's what I was figuring. That one you posted the link to with the new paint...I'm pretty sure that used to be for sale a few years ago with different body panels painted different colors, and someone actually joined the forum after buying it?

That car sold for 3300 bucks, more than the guy was asking for it on CL. Pretty crazy.

Matt Trakker wrote:

That car sold for 3300 bucks, more than the guy was asking for it on CL.  Pretty crazy.

Someone will be pissed


EDIT: Frame has a speed hole in it right before body mount #7

It was already "RELISTED DUE TO NONPAYERS!!!" It only went for $2800 the last time; bet it will be back again.

mp775 wrote:

It was already "RELISTED DUE TO NONPAYERS!!!" It only went for $2800 the last time; bet it will be back again.

 

I bet someone's shill bidding...lol

Hurry, only four more days to bid! Until it's relisted again.  

Someone should request addt'l photos of the rear wheelhouses and floors, lol

Matt Trakker wrote:

Someone should request addt'l photos of the rear wheelhouses and floors, lol

I nominate you...