The Chevrolet Impala is an automobile created by the Chevrolet unit of General Motors. First introduced in 1958, Impala cars were pretty unique due to their sporty trim packaging. In the 1950s, Chevrolet's chief engineer regarded the Impala as a 'prestige car within reach of the average American citizen'. The super sport criterion was added in 1961 to enhance the sporty image of the existing Impala. The Impala SS's trademark was the SS emblem on the rear fenders and the trunk lid.

The Chevy Impala 1964 Super Sports is powered by 230-ci six cylinders. It runs on base 283 and two 327 engines with an option of 340-horsepower-409. The company also added a reverse lockout in the four-speed shift lever. The safety belts were an added feature as safety was accorded priority. Also, the steering wheel was sport styled with a simulated walnut trim.

The initial look of the Super Sports Impalas in the years 1962 and 1963 was similar to the exterior side moldings of those on the Impala. However, in 1964, the Impala super sports were trimmed with a different full-length body. The exterior of the Chevy 1964 Impala SS was much more formal in looks than in the model of the earlier year. The rear side of the car was equipped with three circular taillights, while the headlights were huge and oval in shape. The exterior trim was anodized aluminum supported by stainless-steel windows and a few chrome-plated emblems. Due to the popularity of the 1964 Impala SS, it was made in its own series, becoming a separate model instead of being offered as an option package.