How did the Impala concept get started?
Chevy 2 studio chief John Albert noticed his neighbor has lowered and customized a late-model Caprice wagon with big wheels and dark paint. He liked it so much he showed it to Chevrolet General Manager Jim Perkins. Perkins instructed John Moss to work up a similar car for the 1992 SEMA show. It was named in honor of the large muscle-cars of the 60’s. Because it was such a hit at the show, it was rolling off the production lines 14 months later. Back to the index…
