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<u><font size=+1>1996 Chevrolet Impala SS </font></u><br>
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<b>The owner:</b> Charley and Joanne Powell (since 2002-2003)<br>
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<b>What makes it interesting:</b> "Before the recent muscle car revival, these were supposed to be the last rear-wheel drive models. They have the LT1 Corvette motor, are based on a police cruiser, and are basically a four-door family hot rod." One is black, while the other is a "Dark Cherry Metallic" color.<br>
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<b>Where he found it:</b> A web search led to the black one at a dealership in Patchogue. The other car was purchased from a private owner in Connecticut.<br>
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<b>Condition:</b> Both cars have equal modifications, with one-third of the restoration effort going to horsepower gains, another third to suspension and handling, and the final third to dress-up and appearance items.<br>
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<b>Tips for owners:</b> ""These over-two-ton monsters will handle almost like a slot car and they like to go a little above 55 miles per hour while cruising."<br>
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<b>Value:</b> Each is insured for over $20,000.<br>
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<b>Personal comments:</b> "We belong to a club, the Long Island Super Sport Team, which raises funds for various causes. The cars turn heads wherever they are driven."

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1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

The owner: Charley and Joanne Powell (since 2002-2003)

What makes it interesting: "Before the recent muscle car revival, these were supposed to be the last rear-wheel drive models. They have the LT1 Corvette motor, are based on a police cruiser, and are basically a four-door family hot rod." One is black, while the other is a "Dark Cherry Metallic" color.

Where he found it: A web search led to the black one at a dealership in Patchogue. The other car was purchased from a private owner in Connecticut.

Condition: Both cars have equal modifications, with one-third of the restoration effort going to horsepower gains, another third to suspension and handling, and the final third to dress-up and appearance items.

Tips for owners: ""These over-two-ton monsters will handle almost like a slot car and they like to go a little above 55 miles per hour while cruising."

Value: Each is insured for over $20,000.

Personal comments: "We belong to a club, the Long Island Super Sport Team, which raises funds for various causes. The cars turn heads wherever they are driven."

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