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Car Of The Day: March 5, 2010; Majorette '85 Chevrolet Impala
Topic Started: Mar 5 2010, 01:32 AM (621 Views)
NoirGuru
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Today's car of the day is Majorette's 1985 Chevrolet Impala.

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The Chevrolet Impala is a full-size automobile built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The Impala became the best-selling automobile in the United States when full-sized cars dominated sales. From 1958 until 1965, it was Chevrolet's most expensive full-size car. In 1965, reaching its sales peak, Chevrolet introduced the Caprice. The Impala was then positioned down one trim level but still above the more economical models the Bel Air and Biscayne. It remained the most popular full-size Chevrolet model through the mid-eighties. The Impala, named after the southern African antelope, is most readily distinguished by having three sets of taillights. It competed in the market against other full-size cars such as the Ford Galaxie 500 and the Plymouth Fury. The Impala nameplate is currently used since 2000, for the full size, front-wheel-drive Chevrolet. The Impala SS nameplate was introduced in 1961 and continued through 1969; was revived in 1994 through 1996, and revived again for the 2004-2009 model years.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Impala

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The more well known Majorette classic. With almost an infinite amount of variations big and small, this cast has come a long way. <And now looks ruined on the new big wheels...[The one here is the classic edition]>

Typical with dot wheels, extra springy suspension, opening doors, and the usual taxi/cop take.

This one was part of my newest additions of the Impala, as I have/had several police and taxi variations.

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Sixth generation (1977–1985)

The changes in the automobile marketplace resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala once again in 1977 to meet changing demands. The new downsized Impalas were shorter in length, taller and narrower than before. The new Impala's frame was a shortened version of the one introduced in 1971 and would be utilized until 1996 when the B-body production line was shut down. Even with its trimmer exterior dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, legroom and trunk space.

Production of the downsized model increased substantially over 1976, and the Impala regained the number one US sales position. The redesigned 1977 Impala/Caprice was named Motor Trend′s car of the year.

Pillarless hardtops were discontinued, the result of rumors of federal rollover standards looming in the near future. The 1977-1979 coupes sported a double bent tempered rear window similar to the 1987 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe.

Engine availability was reduced in 1977 when the inline-6 was reintroduced with 110 horsepower (82 kW). Other options included 267-cubic-inch (4.4 L) and 305-cubic-inch (5.0 L) V8 engines. The 350-cubic-inch (5.7 L) V8 engine was optional in some years. Oldsmobile's 350-cubic-inch (5.7 L) V8 diesel engine also was available.

In 1980, although the body style remained the same, all new sheet-metal was used.

Although the Impala (and the upscale Caprice) sold well into the early 1980s, the Impala, reduced to the base model full-size Chevrolet, was popular with fleet usage - including taxi and police pursuit vehicles. The Impala was discontinued in 1985, while the Caprice continued unchanged until 1990.


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Edited by NoirGuru, Mar 6 2010, 03:33 AM.
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

I had this exact version as a kid. Two words, Derby Bait. :D
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
This is going to be a popular model this week!
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diegomg
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What a coincidence... :o

:) Just yesterday I picked Up another Impala taxi that I purchased in my country's Ebay. :toy:

:bangles: I just love the majorette impala and this particular model was the first I had some 20 years ago, I`m so happy to found this car (still in i`ts unopened package).

Thanks for this post. :thumbup:

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Edited by diegomg, Mar 5 2010, 07:16 PM.
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Jermaine's classic version looks like a typical cab, looks like it's had a lot of hard miles (especially from all those smokers in the eighties who made the glass so yellow...) but it has the better scheme with black and yellow, while I like Diegomg's version because the graphics are more realistic with an overall yellow scheme, and the glass is CLEAR, as it should be.

Hope I score at a swap meet/yard sale/ boot sale and someday find me one of these, in any condition. I'd keep it as is, if it's a cop or taxi version.
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James
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I have a couple of versions of this one including one special one RAOK'd me bythe propieter here at the garage. Thanks Swifty

this one may have my vote this week, ........ no kidding huh?
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Celica Baby
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Can you see what I'm saying?
Oh I really like these! They are great and I don't say that about just any car! Fantastic!

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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I have to admit, I like Diegomg's version even better!

@Celica Baby: you only like it 'cause it's yellow! :P That and you like 'Big Yellow Taxi's... ;)
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NoirGuru
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diegomg
Mar 5 2010, 07:05 PM
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It makes me sad, as this is the example I grew up with.

I miss it so very much.
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
There's a Novacar version with metal base and plastic body, that looks better than the Majorette does. Perhaps it's because the doors are cast shut.
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