1996 Chevy Impala SS For Sale With Just 79 Miles

Now considered something of a modern classic, the seventh-generation Chevrolet Impala marked the end of an era for big, brawny American sedans based on the long-running B-body platform. This was a full-size body-on-frame platform, and sedans with such underpinnings are long gone.

If you want to get your hands on a seventh-gen Impala, a fantastic example of this legendary sedan has just been listed by Mecum Auctions. Not only does it have just 79 miles on the clock, but it’s an SS model and is one of the last seventh-gen Impalas to be built, in the sedan’s final model year.

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Big Size, Big Engine

Equipped with a 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine, the Impala SS delivers 260 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Power goes to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission, and with the accompaniment of a meaty exhaust note, the sedan can reach 60 mph in around seven seconds. Unlike today’s firmly sprung sports sedans, the Impala SS has a soft ride and leans considerably through the corners. Its 214.1-inch length is enormous by modern sedan standards, as is its trunk, which measures 20.4 cubic feet.

This particular example has covered just 79 miles and has been garaged and covered in a climate-controlled environment since new. The original factory tires are included (although modern tires are fitted), as are the factory window sticker, original documentation and manuals, and even the protective factory coverings for the seats.

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Menacing Exterior and Old-School Cabin

The black exterior perfectly suits the stealthy Impala SS, which rides on 17-inch polished alloy wheels. It’s got a stainless steel exhaust, a rear deck spoiler, and electric folding mirrors. The classic Impala mascot also appears on the trunk.

Head inside, and it’s like being teleported to another era entirely. The gray leather seats are plush and spacious, and believe it or not, it took until this model year for Chevy to add a tachometer. There’s a lot of unappealing plastic, but at the same time, it’s hard not to appreciate the simplistic controls. Options added to the sedan at the time of purchase include a six-way power passenger seat and an automatic day/night rearview mirror.

How Much Will it Sell For?

This car was originally purchased for $25,602, including options but excluding the destination charge. We expect this pristine example to sell for a lot more than that, though.

Last year, an 898-mile 1996 Chevy Impala SS sold for $60,000 on Bring A Trailer, and another 1996 model with 352 miles went for $59,300, also last year. Given the ultra-low miles of the model currently up for auction, it could go for over $75,000.

This classic sedan will go up for auction on January 10, 2026.