1963 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Was Converted Into A Sleek Two-Door Backed By 600 HP

by AutoExpert   |  22 November, 2021

Share :

Goodguys car show has awarded a 1963 Chevrolet Impala Wagon their Snap-on Custom of the Year for 2021. The Ranweiler family's automotive firm in Minnesota, Show Cars Automotive, created this special Impala Wagon.

The Ridler Award was given to it at the Detroit Autorama, and it also won the SEMA Battle of the Builders contest. Surprisingly, it took 9 years to customize this Impala Wagon. The car's transformation from a four-door to a two-door is one of the most noticeable alterations, substantially modifying the car's entire look.

Chevrolet Impala Wagon

Furthermore, the top has been cut, enhancing the vehicle's slim and low appearance. The windshield is taller than on a standard Impala Wagon, and the B- and C-pillars are fully custom. The Chevy's front fascia was also altered by Show Cars Automotive for a more concise aspect.

Chevrolet Impala Wagon

To achieve a smooth look, the fenders, header panel, core support, and inner fenders are all attached to the cowl. The new Chevrolet Impala Wagon also includes a hood that opens backward, a custom grille, and special bumpers. The interior has been extensively renovated as well.

Chevrolet Impala Wagon

For instance, there's a Vintage Air climate control system, M&M Hot Rod Interiors' custom-dyed Italian leather, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado seats, and machined-in-house pedals, grips, attachments, and aesthetic elements. A 509 cubic-inch V8 with a Hilborn injection system produces 600 hp and powers this custom Chevy. This motor drives a Ford 9-inch rear end through a 4L60E gearbox.

x
x
x
x
x
x

Recomended:

Conquer Winter Roads: Essential Tips for Unsticking Your Snow-Bound Car - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Conquer Winter Roads: Essential Tips for Unsticking Your Snow-Bound Car

Oh, the charm of watching snowflakes gently falling outside your window! It’s pure winter bliss—until you remember your car is buried under a mini mountain of snow and getting it out feels

AutoExpert
Optimize Your Driving Posture: Essential Tips for Comfort and Safety - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Optimize Your Driving Posture: Essential Tips for Comfort and Safety

You know how you’re spending roughly an hour a day in the car, as per the folks at AAA? Well, that’s plenty of time to mess up your back, neck, or shoulders—especially if your car is

AutoExpert
Mastering the Two-Second Rule: Essential Tips for Safer Driving - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Mastering the Two-Second Rule: Essential Tips for Safer Driving

Ever heard the advice to leave "two seconds" of space between your car and the one in front? It's golden advice that pops up everywhere from driver's ed to those articles about drivi

AutoExpert
Can You Drive Barefoot or Shirtless? Unpacking Common Driving Myths - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Can You Drive Barefoot or Shirtless? Unpacking Common Driving Myths

Ever wondered if you can just kick off your shoes and drive? Or maybe you’re rushing out the door and thinking about skipping the shirt or grabbing flip-flops. Before you do, it’s a good i

AutoExpert
Ultimate Guide to Storing Your Car: Maintenance Tips for Long-Term Storage - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Ultimate Guide to Storing Your Car: Maintenance Tips for Long-Term Storage

Got a car that needs storing for a while? Whether it's a beloved classic, a project car, or just your everyday ride, storing your vehicle right can save you a ton of hassle down the line. Let'

AutoExpert
Understanding the Atkinson Cycle: Toyota Prius's Eco-Friendly Engine Explained - Photo
Others
Understanding the Atkinson Cycle: Toyota Prius's Eco-Friendly Engine Explained

You know those Toyota Priuses that aren't exactly zipping past you on the highway? There's a good reason they aren’t built for speed but rather for something way better: they're all

AutoExpert
The Suzuki Jimny Nomade’s Wild Success: 50,000 Orders In Just Days - Photo
Car News
The Suzuki Jimny Nomade’s Wild Success: 50,000 Orders In Just Days

The Suzuki Jimny Nomade has taken Japan by storm, so much so that Suzuki had to hit pause on new orders. The demand has been crazy, with 50,000 orders flooding in just days after the launch. 

AutoExpert
How The Dodge Demon 170 Went From $400K To $150K - Photo
Car News
How The Dodge Demon 170 Went From $400K To $150K

When the Dodge Demon 170 first rolled into dealerships with its insane 1,025 horsepower, some went as far as asking nearly $400,000 for the thing. Fast forward to now, and reality has set in. The Demo

AutoExpert
Electric Vehicle Prices Still High Despite Rising Sales - Photo
Car News
Electric Vehicle Prices Still High Despite Rising Sales

The car world is charging full speed toward an electric future, but let’s be real—prices are still a major buzzkill. Automakers keep saying EVs will take over the market eventually, but as

AutoExpert
GR Yaris Becomes Track Monster With Widebody Kit - Photo
Tuning
GR Yaris Becomes Track Monster With Widebody Kit

The Toyota GR Yaris is already a beast of a hot hatch with rally-inspired roots, but that hasn’t stopped tuners from cranking up the aggression. Result Japan just took things to a whole new leve

AutoExpert