1996 CHEVROLET GMC IMPALA

Overview & History

Owned for 23 years since July 2003, this exceptionally rare, UK-registered 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS in Metallic Sea Green represents the pinnacle of the legendary B-body performance saloon. While standard seventh-generation models are highly uncommon on British roads, this particular example has been comprehensively developed into a turn-key street/strip weapon. Melding an immaculate, straight-gapped silhouette with a professionally built 6.3L Golen LT1 stroker engine, it balances raw American muscle presence with immense straight-line performance. It stands as an incredibly rare, long-term preserved piece of automotive engineering ready for track execution or enthusiast collections.

Built Mechanical Specification

• Engine: Golen 6.3L (383ci) LT1 Stroker V8 (Upgraded from 5.7L)

• Bottom End: Eagle 4340 forged steel crank, SRP forged blower pistons, Speed Pro Plasma-Moly rings

• Valvetrain: Comp Cams hydraulic roller camshaft & Magnum roller rockers; ported aluminium heads

• Forced Induction: Powerdyne B.A.D. supercharger kit with integrated boost gauge

• Nitrous Setup: 2-stage 300bhp Zex Nitrous system (inc. remote bottle opener, warmer, and purge)

• Fuelling & Tuning: Coolingmist alcohol/methanol injection, Racetronix high-pressure fuel pump, MSD Optispark distributor & Multispark ignition, performance limiter, throttle stop control

• Transmission: Track-built Roadmaster "Dr. Evil" 4L60-E 4-speed automatic with B&M torque converter

• Drivetrain: Street Trends aluminium driveshaft with RK Sport safety loop

• Launch Electronics: B&M Launch Control Module with integrated Linelock

• Exhaust: SLP Shorty headers feeding a high-flow Borla stainless steel cat-back system

• Chassis & Suspension: Summit lowering springs, Hotchkis heavy-duty sway bars & extended rear trailing arms, full Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing kit (inc. complete body mounts)

• Wheels & Tyres: Original alloy wheels plus 2 matching spare rims fitted with Mickey Thompson Street ET Drag Radials

Pricing & Negotiation

This street/strip weapon represents a 23-year labor of love. Replicating this build in the UK today—factoring in a clean donor chassis, a fully built Golen 383ci stroker, forced induction, nitrous, a track-certified drivetrain, shipping, and import duties—would cost well north of £40,000.

Road Legal and MOT to September

Serious Buyers: Genuine, face-to-face negotiations are welcome upon viewing the car and inspecting the extensive documentation folder. If you understand the caliber of engineering required for a reliable, turn-key street/strip machine of this standard, you know its true value.

Note: Proof of comprehensive insurance covering this specific vehicle is mandatory for test drives; otherwise, all demonstrations will be conducted by myself.