The 1967 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Sedan was the quiet workhorse of the best-selling car line in America. While the convertibles and the SS 427 draw the auction headlines today, it was the sensible, spacious pillared sedan that filled American driveways, fleet lots, and family garages by the hundreds of thousands. This is the conventional four-door — with a fixed center pillar and framed door glass — and it was the least expensive, most practical way into an Impala. Riding the full-size 119-inch B-body platform and wearing the same exaggerated “Coke-bottle” sheet metal that makes the 1967 among the most admired of all Impalas, the 4-door Sedan delivered near-luxury looks and a smooth, isolated ride at a genuinely accessible price.
Table of Contents
- Overview and History
- What Makes It the Pillared Sedan
- Styling and Design for 1967
- Engine Lineup
- Transmissions
- Chassis, Suspension, and Brakes
- Interior and Comfort
- Safety Equipment
- Where the Impala Sat in the Full-Size Range
- Production and Pricing
- Collectibility Today
- Key Features Summary
- Full Specifications Table
Overview and History
By 1967 the Impala had been Chevrolet’s flagship full-size car for nearly a decade, and it was carrying the entire division on its shoulders commercially. The full-size Chevrolet had been comprehensively re-engineered for 1965 — the old X-frame gave way to a full-width perimeter frame with all-coil suspension — and 1967 was the second and final year of that particular body shell before another restyle arrived for 1969.
The 1967 model year is significant for reasons beyond styling. It was the first year of a number of federally mandated safety features, the first year a dual-circuit brake master cylinder was standard, and the first year front disc brakes appeared on the full-size Chevrolet options list. The Impala stood at the top of a four-rung full-size ladder — above the Biscayne and Bel Air, below only the Caprice — and within the Impala line the four-door Sedan was the practical volume seller.
The Impala remained the best-selling car in the United States in 1967, with roughly 575,600 examples built across all body styles. The overwhelming majority left the factory with V8 power; only around 18,800 kept the base six-cylinder engine. The pillared Sedan was the least expensive Impala body style, and it was bought in enormous numbers by families and fleets who wanted a big, respectable, comfortable Chevrolet without paying for the flashier hardtop roof.
What Makes It the Pillared Sedan
Precision matters here, because “1967 Impala 4-door” actually refers to two different cars, and this article is about the pillared one. The 4-Door Sedan has a fixed B-pillar between the front and rear door glass, and each door has a framed window. Its companion body, sold as the Sport Sedan, is a pillarless four-door hardtop with no fixed center post — a separate car covered in its own article.
The choice between them is entirely about the roof. The pillared Sedan is the more sensible of the two: the fixed pillar makes the body structurally stiffer, the cabin quieter at speed, and the whole car a little more durable in everyday use. It was also the cheaper option, which is exactly why it was the natural pick for family duty and for fleet and taxi buyers who cared about running costs rather than showroom glamour.
Its body style code was 69, appearing as 16369 for the six-cylinder car and 16469 for the V8 on the cowl tag and encoded in the VIN. If you are reading a data plate and see a “69” in the body-style position, you are looking at the pillared Sedan; a “39” would indicate the hardtop Sport Sedan instead.
Styling and Design for 1967
The 1967 restyle took the clean 1965–66 shape and pushed its “Coke-bottle” theme considerably further, adding pronounced bulges over the front and rear wheel arches inspired by the Corvette and giving the car a muscular, hip-heavy stance. A pinch line ran along the top of the front and rear fenders, and the grille was extended to wrap around the leading edges of the front fenders.
The Impala was distinguished from the cheaper Bel Air and Biscayne by generous brightwork: bright lower body-side moldings, bright side-window accents, a silver deck-lid center-panel accent with a Chevrolet emblem, and black-accented taillight surrounds. Full wheel covers were standard. On the Sedan specifically, the roof was slightly more upright than the hardtop’s, with framed door glass and the bright window surrounds that marked it as an Impala rather than a stripped Biscayne. The result was a car that looked a full class more expensive than its price suggested — precisely the impression Chevrolet wanted.
Engine Lineup
One of the defining features of the full-size Chevrolet in this era was the sheer breadth of the engine list. A four-door Sedan could be a mild six-cylinder family car or, in principle, a big-block bruiser — the body style did not restrict the choice.
250 cu in Turbo-Thrift six. The standard engine: an overhead-valve inline-six with a single-barrel carburetor, producing 155 hp at 4,200 rpm. Adequate for gentle use and inexpensive to run.
283 cu in Turbo-Fire V8. The base V8 and by far the most common Sedan engine, a two-barrel small-block rated at 195 hp. It struck the balance most buyers wanted between smoothness, economy, and cost.
327 cu in Turbo-Fire V8 (RPO L30). The step-up small-block, with a four-barrel carburetor and 275 hp. This was the sweet spot for an owner who wanted effortless highway performance without big-block running costs, and 1967 was the first year the three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic could be paired with it.
396 cu in Turbo-Jet V8 (RPO L35). The entry big-block, a Mark IV with a four-barrel and 325 hp.
427 cu in Turbo-Jet V8 (RPO L36). The top regular-production engine, rated at 385 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. A very rare, late-availability L72 427 rated at 425 hp was also technically offered on the full-size line — believed to have gone into only around eleven cars.
In practice, the vast majority of four-door Sedans left the factory with the 283 or the 327. A big-block Sedan exists but is genuinely uncommon, since buyers who wanted a 396 or 427 usually chose the sportier body styles.
Transmissions
The standard transmission across the range was a column-shifted three-speed manual with full synchromesh. From there the choices depended on the engine:
- Two-speed Powerglide automatic — the automatic offered with the six-cylinder and the base 283 V8
- Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic (M40) — the superior three-speed automatic, available with the 327, 396, and 427; newly extended to the 275 hp 327 for 1967
- Four-speed manual (RPO M20) — offered with the V8 engines, though rarely chosen in a four-door Sedan
- Overdrive — optional on the base six and base 283
For a Sedan, the overwhelmingly common combination was the base or 327 V8 paired with an automatic — Powerglide behind the smaller engines, Turbo Hydra-Matic behind the 327. That drivetrain defines the character of the car: relaxed, torque-rich, and built for effortless cruising.
Chassis, Suspension, and Brakes
The 1967 Impala used the full-perimeter frame introduced for 1965, a substantial improvement over the older X-frame in both rigidity and crash protection. The wheelbase was 119 inches, with an overall length of roughly 213 inches — a genuinely large car by any standard. The fixed B-pillar of the Sedan added a measure of body stiffness over the pillarless hardtop.
Suspension was independent at the front with coil springs and control arms, and a coil-sprung live axle located by trailing arms at the rear. The tuning was unapologetically soft, prioritizing the smooth, isolated ride that full-size American buyers expected. Optional heavy-duty suspension with front and rear sway bars was available for those who wanted flatter cornering.
Brakes marked a meaningful step forward for 1967. A dual-circuit master cylinder became standard, providing a critical safety margin if one hydraulic circuit failed. The standard brakes were drums at all four corners, but for the first time front disc brakes were available as an option — a worthwhile upgrade on a car of this size and weight. Disc-brake cars used 15-inch wheels rather than the standard 14-inch. Standard tires were 8.25 × 14; disc-brake cars ran 8.15 × 15. Power steering and power brakes were optional and, given the car’s size, highly desirable.
Interior and Comfort
Inside, the Impala was pitched a clear step above the workaday Biscayne and Bel Air. Standard equipment included upgraded door panels with carpeting on the lower section, an electric clock, a cigarette lighter, armrests with built-in ashtrays, a lockable glove compartment, and color-keyed floor carpeting. Cloth-and-vinyl upholstery was standard, with all-vinyl trim optional — and, new for 1967, offered in a range of colors rather than only black.
The Sedan was a comfortable six-passenger car with bench seats front and rear. Compared with the airy hardtop, the pillared body traded a little openness for a quieter, more solid cabin — a trade many family buyers were happy to make. New options for 1967 included a stereo 8-track tape player, a fiber-optic exterior light monitoring system, and vacuum-operated power door locks, signaling how far the full-size Chevrolet had moved toward genuine near-luxury.
Safety Equipment
1967 was a landmark year for automotive safety, and the Impala reflected the new federal requirements. Standard safety equipment now included a fully collapsible, energy-absorbing steering column, side marker lights, a dual-circuit brake master cylinder, and shoulder belts for closed body styles — which included the Sedan. These were among the first generation of mandated safety systems that would become universal over the following years, and they make a 1967 a slightly safer classic to drive than its 1965–66 predecessors.
Where the Impala Sat in the Full-Size Range
Understanding the Impala means understanding the ladder it sat on. Chevrolet’s 1967 full-size line ran, from bottom to top: the Biscayne (the plain fleet and budget model), the Bel Air (a modest step up), the Impala (the high-volume near-luxury model), and the Caprice (the top-trim flagship, itself spun off from an Impala option only two years earlier).
The four-door Sedan therefore represented the value heart of the whole full-size range: substantially better trimmed and equipped than a Bel Air, but thousands of buyers’ dollars short of a Caprice — and cheaper than the hardtop Sport Sedan sharing its showroom. For a family that wanted a big, comfortable, respectable-looking Chevrolet without paying flagship or hardtop money, the Impala Sedan was the obvious answer, which is exactly why so many were built.
Production and Pricing
Chevrolet built approximately 575,600 Impalas for 1967 across all body styles. The company did not publish consistently reliable body-style-by-body-style breakdowns for the base Impala series, and the figures that circulate for individual four-door totals should be treated with some caution. What is well documented is the series-wide picture and the specialty totals:
- Total 1967 Impala production: approximately 575,600
- Impala Super Sport (all SS): 76,055
- Impala SS-427 (RPO Z24): 2,124
- Full-size Chevrolet convertibles: 29,937, including 9,545 SS convertibles
- Six-cylinder Impalas (all styles): roughly 18,800 — the rest were V8
The four-door Sedan was the least expensive way into an Impala at $2,720 with the six-cylinder engine (add approximately $105 for the base V8). By comparison, the hardtop Sport Sedan listed at $2,790, the two-door Sport Coupe at $2,740, and the convertible at $2,990. That $70 saving over the hardtop, multiplied across hundreds of thousands of budget-conscious buyers, is a large part of why the pillared Sedan sold so strongly. Because so many were built and so many were simply used up as ordinary transportation, well-preserved original Sedans are less common today than the raw production figures might suggest.
Collectibility Today
For decades the four-door Sedan was the poor relation of the collector world — enthusiasts wanted the two-door hardtops, the convertibles, and above all the SS 427, and four-doors were often broken up for parts to restore those more valuable cars. That has changed. As values of the two-door cars have climbed out of reach, the pillared Sedan has become one of the most sensible entry points into 1960s American classic ownership.
A driver-quality Sedan with the 283 or 327 and an automatic can still be found for a fraction of the cost of an equivalent two-door, while offering the same handsome styling, the same comfortable ride, and considerably more usable space. Within the four-door world it typically sits a step below the pillarless Sport Sedan hardtop, which carries a premium for its more glamorous roofline — so the Sedan is, in effect, the value pick of a value body style. For a buyer who prizes driving and using a classic over chasing investment returns, it is one of the strongest propositions of the era.
Key Features Summary
- Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR)
- Platform: GM B-body, 119-inch wheelbase, full-perimeter frame
- Body Style: Pillared 4-door Sedan (fixed B-pillar, framed glass), style code 69
- Position in Range: Above Biscayne and Bel Air, below Caprice
- Standard Engine: 250 cu in Turbo-Thrift six, 155 hp
- Most Common Engine: 283 cu in Turbo-Fire V8, 195 hp
- Top Regular Engine: 427 cu in Turbo-Jet V8, 385 hp (L36)
- Transmissions: 3-speed manual standard; Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-Matic, 4-speed, or overdrive optional
- Brakes: Standard dual-circuit master cylinder; front discs newly optional
- Safety: Collapsible steering column, side markers, shoulder belts
- Styling: Enhanced “Coke-bottle” shape with Corvette-inspired fender bulges
- Base Price: $2,720 (six) — the cheapest Impala body style
- Collector Appeal: The value pick — affordable, practical, handsome
The 1967 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Sedan Specs
| BODY | |
| Body Maker | Fisher (General Motors) |
| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan (pillared, fixed B-pillar, framed door glass) |
| Series | Impala — series 163 (6-cyl) / 164 (V8) |
| Body Style Code | 69 (16369 six / 16469 V8) |
| Platform | GM B-body (full-size) |
| Chassis | Full-perimeter frame, separate body |
| No. of Doors | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 (front and rear bench) |
| Position in Full-Size Range | Above Biscayne and Bel Air; below Caprice |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 inches (3,023 mm) |
| Overall Length | approx. 213.2 inches (5,415 mm) |
| Overall Width | approx. 79.9 inches (2,029 mm) |
| Front Track | 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) |
| Rear Track | 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) |
| Curb Weight | approx. 3,500–3,700 lbs depending on engine and equipment |
| ENGINE — STANDARD (250 Turbo-Thrift Six) | |
| Engine Type | OHV inline-6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 250 cu in (4,097 cc / 4.1 L) |
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 4,200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 lb·ft @ 1,600 RPM |
| Carburetor | Rochester 1-barrel |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic |
| Block / Head | Cast iron |
| ENGINE — BASE V8 (283 Turbo-Fire, most common) | |
| Engine Type | OHV 90° V8, small-block |
| Displacement | 283 cu in (4,638 cc / 4.6 L) |
| Horsepower | 195 hp @ 4,800 RPM |
| Carburetor | Rochester 2-barrel |
| Compression Ratio | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| OPTIONAL ENGINES | |
| 327 Turbo-Fire V8 (L30) | 275 hp @ 4,800 RPM, 4-barrel, 10.0:1 |
| 396 Turbo-Jet V8 (L35) | 325 hp, big-block, 4-barrel, 10.25:1 |
| 427 Turbo-Jet V8 (L36) | 385 hp, 460 lb·ft @ 3,400 RPM, 10.25:1 |
| 427 Turbo-Jet V8 (L72) | 425 hp — very rare late availability, approx. 11 full-size cars |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Standard | 3-speed manual, column shift, full synchromesh |
| Powerglide (automatic) | 2-speed — six and base 283 V8 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (M40) | 3-speed automatic — 327, 396, 427 |
| 4-Speed Manual (M20) | Optional with V8 engines |
| Overdrive | Optional on base six and base 283 |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Drive Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Rear Axle | Live axle, coil sprung |
| Limited Slip | Positraction — optional |
| SUSPENSION AND STEERING | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, coil springs, control arms |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, trailing arms, coil springs |
| Heavy-Duty Suspension | Optional — with front and rear sway bars |
| Steering | Recirculating ball; power steering optional |
| BRAKES AND WHEELS | |
| Master Cylinder | Dual-circuit — standard for 1967 |
| Standard Brakes | Drums, front and rear |
| Front Disc Brakes | Optional (new for 1967) |
| Standard Tires | 8.25 × 14 |
| Disc-Brake Tires / Wheels | 8.15 × 15 |
| PERFORMANCE (typical, 283 / 327 V8) | |
| 0–60 mph (283 V8, automatic) | approx. 11–12 seconds |
| 0–60 mph (327 V8) | approx. 9–10 seconds |
| Character | Relaxed, torque-rich highway cruiser |
| SAFETY (new/standard for 1967) | |
| Steering Column | Collapsible energy-absorbing |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit master cylinder |
| Lighting | Side marker lights |
| Restraints | Shoulder belts (closed body styles) |
| VIN / VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION | |
| VIN Example | 164697T100001 |
| Digit 1 | Chevrolet Division (1) |
| Digits 2–3 | Series (63 = Impala 6-cyl, 64 = Impala V8) |
| Digits 4–5 | Body Style (69 = 4-dr Sedan pillared) |
| Digit 6 | Model Year (7 = 1967) |
| Digit 7 | Assembly Plant (letter code, e.g. T = Tarrytown NY) |
| Remaining Digits | Sequential Production Number |
| Cowl Tag | Firewall — body style, paint, trim, and build-date codes |
| PRODUCTION AND PRICING (1967) | |
| Total Impala Production (all styles) | approx. 575,600 |
| Six-Cylinder Impalas (all styles) | approx. 18,800 |
| Impala Super Sport (all) | 76,055 |
| Impala SS-427 | 2,124 |
| 4-Door Sedan Base Price (six) | $2,720 |
| Base V8 Premium | approx. +$105 |
| EXTERIOR COLORS (1967, with codes) | |
| AA Tuxedo Black, CC Ermine White, DD Nantucket Blue, EE Deepwater Blue, FF Marina Blue, GG Granada Gold, HH Mountain Green, KK Emerald Turquoise, LL Tahoe Turquoise, MM Royal Plum, NN Madeira Maroon, RR Bolero Red, SS Sierra Fawn, TT Capri Cream, YY Butternut Yellow (15 single-tone colors, plus seven two-tone combinations) | |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (SELECTED) | |
| Front Disc Brakes | Opt. (new for 1967) |
| Power Steering | Opt. |
| Power Brakes | Opt. |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic | Opt. (327/396/427) |
| Positraction Rear Axle | Opt. |
| Heavy-Duty Suspension with Sway Bars | Opt. |
| Air Conditioning | Opt. |
| All-Vinyl Interior | Opt. (now in multiple colors) |
| Stereo 8-Track Tape Player | Opt. (new for 1967) |
| Fiber-Optic Light Monitoring | Opt. (new for 1967) |
| Vacuum Power Door Locks | Opt. (new for 1967) |
| Power Windows | Opt. |
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Opt. |
| AM/FM Radio | Opt. |
| Vinyl Roof | Opt. |
1967 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Sedan – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Impala 4-Door Sedan and the Sport Sedan?
The Sedan — the car in this article — is a pillared four-door: it has a fixed B-pillar between the doors and framed window glass in each door. The Sport Sedan is a four-door hardtop with no fixed center post, so with the windows down the entire side of the car opens up. They are mechanically identical and share the same body shell below the roof. The pillared Sedan is slightly cheaper, quieter, and structurally stiffer; the hardtop Sport Sedan looks sportier and commands a small price premium. Body style codes are 69 for the Sedan and 39 for the Sport Sedan.
How much horsepower does a 1967 Impala 4-Door Sedan have?
It depends entirely on the engine ordered. The standard 250 cu in six made 155 hp; the base 283 V8 made 195 hp; the popular 327 V8 made 275 hp. Big-block options ran to the 396 at 325 hp and the 427 at 385 hp (L36). The body style did not limit the engine choice, though Sedans were overwhelmingly built with the 283 or 327.
How many 1967 Impalas were built?
Chevrolet built approximately 575,600 Impalas for 1967, making it the best-selling car in the United States that year. The great majority were V8-powered, with only around 18,800 six-cylinder cars. Chevrolet did not publish fully reliable body-style breakdowns for the base Impala, so an exact total for the four-door Sedan alone should be treated with some caution — but as the cheapest body style, it was one of the highest-volume Impalas.
What did a 1967 Impala 4-Door Sedan cost new?
The Sedan started at $2,720 with the six-cylinder engine — the least expensive Impala body style. Adding the base V8 raised the price by roughly $105, and options such as an automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning could add several hundred dollars more.
What engine is best for a 1967 Impala Sedan?
For most owners the 327 cu in V8 with the Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic is the ideal combination — smooth, torque-rich, easy to live with, and better suited to modern traffic than the two-speed Powerglide. The 283 is perfectly pleasant and the most authentic “typical” choice, while a big-block 396 or 427 Sedan is uncommon and comes with higher running costs.
Did the 1967 Impala Sedan have disc brakes?
Front disc brakes became optional on the full-size Chevrolet for the first time in 1967; standard equipment was four-wheel drums. A significant related improvement was that a dual-circuit brake master cylinder became standard for 1967, giving a safety margin if one hydraulic circuit failed. A disc-brake car is a worthwhile find on a Sedan you plan to drive regularly.
Is a 1967 Impala 4-Door Sedan a good classic to buy?
For many buyers, yes — it is one of the strongest value propositions of the 1960s. The pillared Sedan sells for a fraction of the price of the equivalent two-door hardtops and convertibles, and typically a little less than the pillarless Sport Sedan, while offering the same handsome styling, the same comfortable ride, and considerably more usable interior space. If your goal is to drive and enjoy a big 1960s American classic rather than to chase investment returns, it is hard to beat.
How can I decode a 1967 Impala Sedan VIN?
Reading a sample such as 164697T100001: 1 = Chevrolet, 64 = Impala V8 series, 69 = four-door Sedan (pillared) body style, 7 = 1967 model year, T = Tarrytown, New York assembly plant, and the remaining digits are the sequential production number. A “39” in the body-style position would indicate the hardtop Sport Sedan instead. The cowl tag on the firewall adds the paint, trim, and build-date codes.
What colors were available on the 1967 Impala?
Chevrolet offered 15 single-tone exterior colors for the 1967 Impala, plus seven two-tone combinations. The single tones were Tuxedo Black, Ermine White, Nantucket Blue, Deepwater Blue, Marina Blue, Granada Gold, Mountain Green, Emerald Turquoise, Tahoe Turquoise, Royal Plum, Madeira Maroon, Bolero Red, Sierra Fawn, Capri Cream, and Butternut Yellow. Interior colors included black, white, blue, green, red, fawn, aqua, and gold in cloth-and-vinyl or all-vinyl trim.
