Impalas were introduced in 1958 as top-of-the-line coupes and convertible. In 1961 it was restyled to more squared-off style of body. This would be the first year that the (soon to become very popular) Super Sport model was available. For the 1964 model it was slightly redesigned with a more round appearance and the signature taillight assembly had an “upside-down U” shaped trim piece above the taillights.

This car has been restored and is now equipped with SS personae and badging. The exterior is finished in Palomar Red with a black soft-top, black top boot, black vinyl interior that has front bucket seats with center console. The engine is a 327-cid V-8 fueled by an Edelbrock carburetor and sports Corvette valve covers. Backing the engine is a desirable four-speed manual transmission. The Impala is further equipped with an AM/FM radio with rear speaker, brightly finished rear fender skirts; power steering, brakes, top and windows. The car has the iconic SS-style wheel covers with thin whitewall tires.

All of the proceeds from this the sale of this Impala will go to benefit the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. Jerry Rathburn, founder of Rathburn Tool and Manufacturing and Vietnam Veteran, wanted to initiate a fundraiser for the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. Upon speaking with his business partner, Richard Allen, it was decide that Jerry Rathburn purchase a vehicle in hopes of donating all of the proceeds back to the veterans for the Honor Flight. Upon contacting the President of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, Bob Myer, along with WOWO Radio host, Pat Miller, a passionate advocate for the Honor Flight program, Mr. Rathburn and Rathburn Tool and Manufacturing is attempting to cover the cost of one Honor Flight in October 2014.

One of Rathburn Tool and Manufacturing’s missions is to give back to our communities. They have donated to the veterans for the past two decades and their employees have participated in adopting families at Christmas time as well. Being blessed as Americans, to have so many freedoms due to our brave military members, what better way to say “thanks for your service,” than to help a plane load of proud veterans onto the next Northeast Indiana Honor Flight?