1.0 CARS SIMILAR TO CHEVROLET IMPALA 1967 · ULTIMATE TECHNICAL GUIDE
1.1 scope: The 1967 Chevrolet Impala represented the pinnacle of full-size, low-priced Detroit sedans. With over 1.2 million units sold, it dominated streets, but serious competitors from Ford, Plymouth, and Pontiac offered distinctive engineering. This article dissects every technical aspect: wheelbase differences, engine outputs, 1967 list prices, modern values, and rarity — enriched with 24Car‑Repair calculators and deep encyclopedia data.
2.0 THE “LOW-PRICED THREE” HEAD-TO-HEAD
2.1 In 1967, Chevrolet Impala, Ford Galaxie 500, and Plymouth Fury III fought for supremacy. All rode on approx 119 in wheelbase, but engines and styling diverged. Below, each rival with full mechanical dna.
2.1.1 Ford Galaxie 500
2.1.2 Plymouth Fury III / Sport Fury
3.0 GM PLATFORM SHARING: CATALINA, DELTA 88, LESABRE
3.1 Although Impala was the sales king, Pontiac Catalina (121 in wheelbase) offered the 428 HO with 376 hp — the 1967 sleeper. Oldsmobile 88 and Buick LeSabre rode longer 123 in wheelbase, more upscale.
3.1 Pontiac Catalina
3.2 Oldsmobile 88
4.0 COMPLETE 1967 FULL‑SIZE SPECIFICATION MATRIX
| model | wheelbase | length | top hp | 0‑60 | weight (lb) | production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala SS | 119” | 214.7” | 325 (396) | 7.8s | 3,850 | 1.2M (all) |
| Ford Galaxie 500 | 119” | 213.3” | 315 (390) | 8.4s | 3,920 | 212,748 (fastback) |
| Plymouth Fury III | 119” | 213.4” | 325 (383) | 7.9s | 3,845 | ~150k |
| Pontiac Catalina | 121” | 216.3” | 376 (428 HO) | 7.2s | 3,990 | ~120k |
5.0 DESIGN & AERODYNAMICS: CURVES, CHROME, TAILFINS
5.1 The 1967 Impala (Bill Mitchell) introduced pronounced hips and a sweeping roofline. Ford adopted a “flowing look” with stacked taillights; Plymouth remained conservative. The Galaxie 500 fastback was the most aerodynamic, but Impala’s coke-bottle styling defined the era.
6.0 ENGINEERING DEEP DIVE: FRAMES, SUSPENSION, BRAKES
6.1 All three used perimeter frames with coil springs front/rear (except Plymouth leaf springs). Drum brakes were standard, power assist optional. The 1967 model year saw improved steering and optional disc brakes on some Fords.
6.2 The 390 FE in Ford and 396 Turbo-Jet in Chevy both produced ~325 hp, but Pontiac’s 428 HO (376 hp) outperformed them — today a rare collector item.
7.0 MARKET VALUES & AUCTION DATA 2026
7.1 According to recent auctions: a concours 1967 Impala SS 396 sells for $55k–$75k, Galaxie 500 convertible $32k, Plymouth Fury III $22k. Rarity: Impala most common, Plymouth and Pontiac harder to find in original condition.
7.2 price inflation (1967 → 2026)
| model | 1967 base | 2026 equivalent (inflation) | current good condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impala SS | $3,661 | $27,300 | $28k–$55k |
| Galaxie 500 | $3,490 | $26,000 | $18k–$38k |
