Here's some of our past members and their cars!

Gary and Samantha Dulude have owned their '64 Impala sport sedan since 1999. This meadow green four-door hardtop is very similar to the car Gary grew up with and learned to drive in. Their Impala, named Betty, has a 327 V-8, Powerglide, factory air, power steering, power brakes, AM push button radio, and rare wire wheel covers with spinners. And everything works--including the cigarette lighter and the electric clock. Betty is a work in progress. Gary had the car painted and bodywork repaired in 1999 and rebuilt the engine in 2000. A new interior with original-style upholstery, carpet, and headliner were installed in 2002. Betty is driven regularly, not just to car shows and club events, but also on road trips throughout Arizona and to California. Gary & Samantha moved to Oregon in July, 2003. Gary drove Betty all the way, and she did great. They have taken her on a number of road trips through the Columbia River Gorge, the Oregon Coast and other places. Gary even won the Long Distance Award, Betty's first tropy, at a car show in Pendleton in June, 2004. Pendleton is in Eastern Oregon, about a 500-mile round-trip from their home in Independence. See more at Gary's Web site for Betty.

This is Goofy, Rick Rini's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition. While Rich does not have an Impala (yet), he's a big fan of Chevy's. Goofy's engine is a 5.0 305 V8 (2-bolt main) and it has a 700r4 trans (10-bolt rear). In 1992 the orginal price on the car was $12,444. The car is completly stock and has 157,527 miles on it. The car has the factory paint job and has been repainted the GM teal metallic. It has the ralley sport rims that came with the car and has factory t-tops. See his photo gallery for more photos.

When Ray Menard was a young man living in Ontario, Canada, a local racer purchased a new Red on Red '66 Biscayne 2 door sedan with a 427/425 HP Big Block and Rock Crusher 4 Speed. From the first time he saw it race, he knew he had to own one some day. That day finally came in April, 2000. After searching the net for 3 years, he found one in Chicago. He shipped the car home to St. Paul, MN and started refining what he had. It had been prepared as a street racer so the 454 in it was a "full out" race piece. It had 12.0 compression, a radical cam, race carb, 4500 RPM stall converter, etc. Although it was fine for a short ride around the block, it certainly wasn't a boulevard cruiser. Ray sold the motor for a good price and used the funds to buy a new ZZ502 Crate Motor. With 502 HP and 567 lb.ft. of torque, it was plenty stout enough for his purpose. Ray and his wife Christine entered two shows while in Minnesota with one best of show performance. They moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2003. Moving into a new house and getting set up in a new city, Ray really didn't do much to the car except adding Fuel Injection last year. He did the suspension upgrades in March, cleaned it up and entered the 3rd Annual Arizona Impalas Show. Ray plans to upgrade the interior later this year but in the meantime, he'll just drive it as often as he can.

See their photo gallery for more photos.

Len and Carol Gasper own this Pro Street '61 Impala bubbletop, which won Best of Show at our Second Annual All-Chevy Show. It runs with a 427 Yenko V-8 built up to more than 700 horsepower, backed by a TurboHydraMatic 400 with a B&M Hammer shift kit. There's a 20-gallon aluminium cell fuel tank, which they fill often since the car only gets about 5 MPG. Outside, it features a Ferrari red paint job with custom airbrush moldings on the side and rear. Inside, it has been customized with gray tweed and leather seats, console, Auto-Meter guages and a Corvette tilt steering column. Underneath is a narrowed Ford 9" rear end with 3.50:1 gears, air bags on all four corners, and 4-bar Pete/Jake shocks. The wheels are American Racing Torque Thrust rims, 15x6 in front, 15x15 in back. Unlike many customized cars, Len and Carol's Impala is driven regularly. They put more than 3,000 miles on it the first year. Len and Carol were mentioned in the Arizona Republic. Check it out here: Title Page, Story

John Sahid's 409-powered '62 Biscayne is just one of the three '62 Chevrolets in his garage. This twilight turquoise Biscayne has two four-barrel carburetors and puts out 409 horsepower backed by a four-on-the-floor. It looks factory fresh inside and out and would make the perfect weapon for a little old lady from Pasadena. John's other '62 Chevys include also a white on red Bel Air 409 and this red on red Impala SS. John calls the Impala the luxury car of the three. It has a 327 V-8, Powerglide, power steering and brakes, and factory air. All three of John's Chevys have been completely restored to stock.

Karl and Cindy Becker's fawn '64 Impala SS is loaded with a 327 V-8, Powerglide, factory air, power steering, power brakes, power windows, AM push button radio, and a tilt wheel. Both the paint and interior are all original. Karl and Cindy's Impala had been in storage for 15 years when they bought it in 1996. See their photo gallery for more photos.

Robert Kohler bought his '67 Impala sport coupe new back in 1966. His gold hardtop with a black vinyl roof runs with a 275-hp 327 V-8, automatic transmission, factory air, power steering, and AM/FM stereo. In almost 35 years, he's put about 120,000 miles on his Impala. See their photo gallery for more photos.

Gene and Sharon Johnson's 1958 Impala sport coupe has been years in the making, but the result is worth it. The one-year-only styling makes the '58 Chevy unique, with a front-end design that's a dead ringer for a Cadillac. With its Snow-crest White exterior and unique three-tone interior in turquoise, silver and black, Gene and Sharon's Impala is a perfect example of the most luxurious car Chevy had built to date. It has a small block 283 V-8, Powerglide automatic transmission, power steering and power windows. Gene and Sharon took second place in their division at the October 25 Chevys Only show at Impala Bob's, the first show for their car. Their trophy is probably the first of many. See their photo gallery for more photos.

Daryl and Kathy Wimer's '58 Impala 2-door hardtop is named Maybelline after that old Chuck Berry tune. Originally from British Columbia, Daryl bought her at the 2000 Silver Auction at Fort McDowell. Maybelline runs with a 283 V-8 Power Pak (four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts), Powerglide, power steering, and power brakes, but no A/C. Except for the interior and the Continental kit, she is mostly original. See their photo gallery for more photos. Please note: The Wimers are still members, but they sold their car while they look for another one...

Jerry and Arlene Lehr have owned their lemonwood yellow '66 Caprice custom coupe since Jerry and a couple of friends drove it home to Long Island from Des Moines in 1994. On that trip, he was trying to catch a nap in the back seat when he noticed a bit of a vibration. He looked up, and saw the speedometer reading 110 mph. His friend claimed he was trying to see what the car could do. "I just got it; we don't know what it can do. Slow down!!" Jerry retorted. This Caprice is what was know as a "Brass Hat" car ordered especially for a GM executive. As a result, it's loaded with practically every option in the book other than a tilt wheel and cruise control. The long list of options included a big-block 396/325-hp V-8, TurboHydraMatic 400 transmission, Positraction, AM/FM multiplex stereo, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Comfortron air conditioning, bumper guards, hood, trunk, and glovebox light, remote rear view mirror, vinyl roof, deluxe seat belts, Strato bucket seats with console, wire wheel covers, whitewall tires, tri-volume horn, heavy-duty springs, hazard flashers, door edge guards, locking gas cap, gauge package, and day/night rear view mirror. Today, these Brass Hat cars are considered rare.

Jerry and Ruth Montgomery also own a rare Impala, a '74 Spirit of America coupe. For some reason, Chevrolet decided to celebrate America's Bicentennial two years early with special red, white, and blue editions of the Impala, Nova, and Vega. The Montgomery's all-original Impala has a standard 350 V-8, automatic, power steering and brakes, and factory air. The Spirit of America package includes a white vinyl interior with blue seat belts, carpet, and dash, special wheels, fender skirts, red, white, and blue pinstripes, and Spirit of America emblems.

David and Donna Wiggall found their '69 Impala convertible outside of Wickenburg in February, 2000. They are the second owners of Big Red, which started its life in Montana. Big Red is aptly named, because it has a 427 big-block V-8, as well as a TurboHydraMatic transmission, factory air, power steering, and power front disc brakes. Although it is a work in progress, David says he drives it a lot.

John Besser's 68 Impala Custom coupe has been in his family since it was new. His grandfather, Earnest, a GM mechanic, bought it new from De Nooyer Brothers Chevrolet in Battle Creek, Michigan. Equipped with a 327 V-8, TurboHydraMatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, and rear window defroster, it cost $2,943.04. John's Impala, named in honor of his grandmother Edna, has just 65,000 miles. Since it was owned by a GM mechanic, it was always well maintained; both the engine and interior are all original. See more of Edna at John's Web site.

Justin Hesser owns this '67 Bel Air 2-door sedan. It runs with a 350 crate motor and the original Powerglide. Justin has big plans for his car as time and money allow.

Jack Donovan owns this immaculate '65 Impala convertible. It is equipped with a 283 V-8 and Powerglide, plus add-on air conditioning.

Dan and Patricia DeSantis have owned their maroon '66 Impala SS sport coupe since 1991 when Dan bought it from a college student who was driving it to ASU every day. The car came with all of its original documents, which showed the car was purchased in Utah and brought to Mesa, AZ shorty afterward. It has been in the East Valley ever since. The DeSantis Impala runs with a 327 V-8 and a Powerglide transmission. It has factory air, and Dan has added power windows and Caprice taillights. The white and black interior is all original and still looks great. Dan is also in the process of restoring a '64 Impala SS.

Mike and Felicia Peters are the fourth owners of this '67 Impala sport coupe. Originally from California, it has a 327 V-8, TurboHydraMatic 400 transmission, factory air and power steering. It is a restoration in progress, having been recently repainted to its original ermine white, and the interior was recently restored using the original gold upholstery and trim. They have registrations for the car going all the way back to 1966.

Johnny Arevalo first came across this '64 Impala SS parked at a home in Bisbee, AZ back in 1984. After that, every time he went through Bisbee, he would go out of his way to drive by to look at that '64 Chevy. One day, he saw an older gentleman out in the front yard of the house, so he stopped, introduced himself, and asked about the car. The gentleman said he was the original owner, and it was the best car he had ever owned. Johnny asked if he would sell it, but he said no. Still, Johnny kept driving by this house year after year and finally left a note in the gentleman's mailbox asking him to call if he ever decided to sell the car. The call came -- finally -- in 1994. He said, "Son, you best get up here and buy this car from me before I change my mind." Johnny's Impala has a 327 V-8, Powerglide, factory air, power steering, and power brakes. Johnny and his wife Josefina have a total of three '64 Impalas, two convertibles and this SS hardtop.

Brian and Angela Vaughn have one of the rarest of Impalas -- this metallic seafoam green '72 Impala convertible. It is one of only 6,456 convertibles built in 1972, the last year for the Impala convertible. The Vaughn's Impala runs with a 350 V-8, TurboHydraMatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, ice cold factory air, wire wheel covers, and fender skirts. Brian says he drives his Impala a lot, usually with the top down.

Roman and Monica Chiago own three Impalas. In addition to this lagoon aqua '64 Impala sport coupe, they also own a '64 Impala convertible that still needs restoration, along with a black 1995 Impala SS. This Impala sport coupe has the standard 195-hp 283 V-8, Powerglide, power steering, bumper guards, AM push-button radio, and wire wheel covers with spinners. Both the engine and interior are original.

George and Devona Stebbins' red '64 Impala SS is a past winner at Chevy shows in 2000 and 2001. George bought his Impala back in May, 1970, and it was his daily driver for many years. He has taken the car apart and put it back together again more than once, most recently in 1999. George and Devona's Impala, also known as the Red Bomb, has a 327 V-8, Powerglide, factory air, power steering, power brakes, and the rare wood-rimmed steering wheel.

Mel and Judy Cofman have owned Old Yeller, their '64 Impala convertible, for about 14 years. Originally from Minnesota, it doesn't have air conditioning, but is otherwise loaded: 327 V-8, Powerglide, power steering, power brakes, power windows, and tilt wheel.

Jack McKee has a long history with Big Bowties. Back in the Sixties, he and his wife Marion owned a '60 Biscayne, as well as Impalas from '64, '65, and '66. In the early 90s, he went looking for another '64 Impala, but ended up buying a '62. After restoring it and driving it for a few years, he sold the car in 1994. In 1999, the old car bug bit again, and Jack bought this '62 Impala SS sport coupe. It was a California car that had received a frame-off restoration in 1989. Originally, the car came with a 283 V-8 and a three-speed transmission on the column. Jack replaced it with a 345-hp ZZ3 350 crate motor and a four-on-the-floor. He used a 327 intake manifold, valve covers, carburetor and air cleaner so the engine bay looks stock. Jack also installed front disc brakes, replaced all the wiring harnesses, and mounted a set of American Torque Thrust wheels (he still has the original spinner hubcaps). Although it is a Super Sport, Jack's Impala has few options. No power steering or power brakes, but it does have a tachometer strapped to the steering colunmn. Jack and his Impala moved back to Mississippi in February, 2003.

Tony and Linda Blasie's 1963 Impala, "Daddy's Toy", was home-built by Tony except for paint. The car was featured in Roddin' & Racin' newspaper and West Valley News. The car has a 327 crate motor with 300HP and a powerglide 2 speed automatic. See their photo gallery for more photos.