Automobile [1967 Chevrolet Impala]
Maker and role
General Motors Corporation. Chevrolet Motor Company Division., Manufacturer
Production date
1967
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Object detail
Accession number
1993.13
Production period
Description
1967 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Maroon colour. CC rating: 4637 cc, petrol.
Brief History
As one of the last North American cars sold in New Zealand, the Chevrolet Impala represents a turning point in the country’s automotive history.
The end of World War Two saw a rise in import tariffs. These tariffs were designed to encourage British imports and protect the car assembly industry. British cars had initially been less practical for the rough roads of New Zealand, but as road conditions improved, the country underwent a significant change in motoring. New Zealanders began opting for smaller cheaper European cars over the large expensive North American models.
The Impala is one of General Motor’s most successful models. From its introduction in 1958, the Impala sold well. By 1965, it was selling at a rate of more than a million units a year, a record that remains today.
Type: Sedan
Model: Chevrolet Impala
Manufacturer: General Motors
Country manufactured: Canada
Date: 1967
Engine type: Petrol, 8-cylinder
Engine capacity: 4.6 litre
HP: 155 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Three stage auto and 1 reverse
The end of World War Two saw a rise in import tariffs. These tariffs were designed to encourage British imports and protect the car assembly industry. British cars had initially been less practical for the rough roads of New Zealand, but as road conditions improved, the country underwent a significant change in motoring. New Zealanders began opting for smaller cheaper European cars over the large expensive North American models.
The Impala is one of General Motor’s most successful models. From its introduction in 1958, the Impala sold well. By 1965, it was selling at a rate of more than a million units a year, a record that remains today.
Type: Sedan
Model: Chevrolet Impala
Manufacturer: General Motors
Country manufactured: Canada
Date: 1967
Engine type: Petrol, 8-cylinder
Engine capacity: 4.6 litre
HP: 155 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Three stage auto and 1 reverse
Media/Materials
Physical description
1967 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Maroon colour. CC rating: 4637 cc, petrol.
Collection
Credit Line
General Motors Corporation. Chevrolet Motor Company Division.. 1967. Automobile [1967 Chevrolet Impala], 1993.13. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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