My grandfather bought one in 1995. A blue collar man his entire life, it was the first new car he’d ever bought…at 72 years old. While he really wanted the Buick Roadmaster, claiming they were the best cars on the road, we pushed him towards the Impala. It then became he and Grandmas road trip car. Celebrated their golden anniversary in Carmel California. He never let Grandma drive it. Saying it far too much power for her. Back then, Montana highway speed limits were “reasonable and prudent” meaning he’d let the LT-1 sing. That is until Grandma looked up from her knitting saying “WALTER” in her best angry tone. Grandpa would glance at us in the back seat cracking his sideways smile. Grandpa passed in 2011 but allowed me to care for it. Although it’s not nearly as clean today as Gabriel’s. It’s sure got a lot memories locked up inside.
I love the fact that for most of the video, they're not talking about the car at all. Just a couple of friends enjoying good conversation, enjoying each others company.
Gabriel’s outspoken and outgoing character is enhanced by his ability to express himself in a manner that brings laughter and captivates his audience. My favorite and first time watching someone perform comedy that I don’t know or support. Much love Fluffy! MJ has nothing on your silhouette!!! Like you literally eclipsed him! 😂
I had a 1994 Buick Roadmaster same LT1 engine as the Impala SS had. Was a fun smooth car, I did some mods and it had decent power. Wish I would have kept it and swapped a limited slip rear with rear discs like the Impala and added the LT4 heads and intake etc. My wife even misses the car . Will be fun to watch this video.
My Dad bought my Mom a 95' SS Impala in Black Cherry and we loved it! I was a junior in high school and drove it all the time. I can confirm these cars stock for stock we're faster than the SN95 GT, Foxbody GT and Civic SI. It would do 158 mph stock and incredible powerslides and burnouts! Ours was ~6 months old with ~5000 miles when my Mom got here first flat in ours. My Dad instantly knew what happened and he didn't even get that mad cause he did burn outs in it too lol. The memories one of these brings back is amazing.
Maybe a bine stock automatic 5.0 Fox with a mediocre driver. An LX 5.0 T-5 notch is like a 1,000lbs lighter and has 225hp and 300tq, unless it had no traction and poor driving it should smoke a stock Impala SS. Uncle Tony was running low 13s with a 5.0 LX that only had minor tricks done with the stock parts and perfect driving.
My Dad used to let me take his 1970 GS 455 stage 1 out on Friday nights. Smoked a lot of Camaros Mustangs and Corvettes with it. That car had well over 500ftlb of torque. It was downright scary on cold tires. It had a big carb on it and long tube headers, we advanced the timing and ran it on high octane fuel.
@@hendo337 I did say GT. There were a couple I beat consistently either from a dig or roll and they were 5 speeds with flowmasters. The Impala SS was much quicker than you'd think.
I had a 95. Loved it. Because the Texas DPS also drove the black Caprice, ALL traffic would move over to let me pass. 25mpg on the freeway at 80. This is a heavy car with relatively small tires. The door sticker recommended air pressure was way too low. After I raised air pressure to 44 psi (sidewall limit), all was well, and the car cornered and braked far better too.
As a teenager I worked at McDonald’s in the mid 90’s . We had a customer that would come in and he had one of these . He had that thing pimped out . All black except the SS writing was Red . Super clean , super cool . Plus the guy was just a good dude .
My parents had a fully loaded (minus the fake wood) Light Adriatic Blue 1994 Caprice Wagon with towing provisions. We still have the original 3 page window sticker. Options included upgraded brakes, self leveling air suspension, strengthened frame, oil cooler and transmission cooler, heavy duty cooling fan, 2.93:1 limited slip rear end, and the LT1. This is one of the last truly good sounding V8 equipped cars, in my opinion. I used to love listening to our car idle as a kid. Nice and smooth, deep, and subtle, until you floor it. Not much else can seat 9 people while towing 7000 pounds behind it. It was an incredibly solid car. We never had any major clunks, squeaks or rattles. No transmission issues or Optispark issues either, all the way to 150k when we got rid of it. In fact, I hadn't even heard mention of any of these issues until just a few years ago. Probably because they're now heavily used and abused by much younger and less responsible owners.
My dad bought a brand new Black Cherry Impala SS 1996 beautiful color was god mode what a beautiful ride ❤ masterpiece I was 12 years old, when I got my license it was my first car he gifted it to me 6 years later and still was in pristine condition may he rest in peace, this brings back beautiful memories Thanks alot for the wakeup call gentlemen. Jay appreciate you sir, and Gabe you have a divine vehicle 😍🪄 a great masterpiece sir take good care of your stunning legendary Impala/Caprice SS. I currently own 2024 G63 AMG and 2014 SVT Shelby GT500 track package, and I swear I still miss the Cherry Impala so much and to this day I regret selling it. Thanks gentlemen for the great video.
@@MrSpaceace1999 you didn't experience it back in the day bro it was special, LT1 passed down from the Vette built based on Police Pursuit Vehicles, with 9C1 Police Suspension Package A damn dual exhaust sounds divine and all that in a giant sedan. Never done before 0-60 7 secs bro that was godly back then special 3 colors exclusive for the SS and in my humble opinion Black Cherry was the ultimate paint it's a masterpiece the best Impala/Caprice ever produced a true GM 💎 if you'd only experienced it in 1996 brand new you would fall in love forever.
A buddy of mine had one of those and drove it for over 200,000 miles. We love that car. Man this episode is bringing back some memories. Good work guys.
The LA county sheriff department bought hundreds of Crown Vics in 2011 when they were discontinued. They have them stored and bring them into service as needed. They still have over 300 waiting to go into service.
Owned a '94 & '96 SS, I loved those cars! The '94 was in so so condition when i bought it but the '96 was in mint condition, i regretted selling them both esp. the '96. Once while leaving a concert, a group of police officers were directing traffic when they saw my SS they asked if i would pull off to the side so they could look at it, so i did. Also while in a Mc Donalds drive thru i had an Ohio State trooper pull up next to me and commented on how much he liked the car, i joked with him to pull me over sometime and i'll let you drive it. He waved and drove off. Good Times!
I have always been a Blue Oval guy but in my 36 years in Law Enforcement, my 1996 Caprice 9C1 police car was the best. Extremely fast, great handling and lots of room in the trunk for equipment.
🎯 common sentiment but very few active left that ever drove them, if any. Folks forget how ummmmm, sloppy, the CV's were until late-late 90's (or after that).
I had a 1996 in Black Cherry. Sold it privately three years later for only $1,500 less than I paid for it! The one and only time that's ever happened to me.
I love it when you have Gabriel on! He brings a funny and happy Jay Leno that I don't see with other comedians. You guys make me smile together. Gabe & Jay, for the win! 🏆
Great episode……I still have my 96 Impala SS I bought new…Still a head turner at 177k….liked so much I bought 2 ex police cars, 1995 9C1 Caprices, that are my daily drivers….put a 6 speed in one, really wakes up the LT1…..designs that are lost today
My dad bought a 95 Impala ss in Black Cherry in the year 2000. He lowered it, put rims on it, full exhaust system, cold air intake, and a tune. I was in kindergarten at the time and basically grew up with this car. It was in the family for 16 years until it was t-boned by a reckless driver. Totaled the car but my dad Walked away with no scratch. Safe car too. Was about to hit 200k miles. Amazing car and great memories in it. I would love to have one for myself or gift one to my dad.
Fun Fact- the wheels pictured in the original ads for the car were ROH, but when production of the car ramped up, there were supply issues with ROH, and a very similar looking wheel was made for them, I believe by Superior
Love these cars! I had a '94 Caprice Classic LS with the LT1 V8. It had the handling and trailer tow package, so it wasn't really floaty. I had it from 1999 to 2015 and sold it with 265,000 miles on it. It's my favorite car I've ever owned.
LOL, You two guys are a real pair...👍, Thanks a lot for the non-ending laugh viewing this episode.... Remember this design contest, I was already there at the time, it made some noise, kids are amazing. Happy New Year 2025.... All best....
Thank you for another wonderful year, Mr.Leno. Thanks to all the staff for keeping the shows rolling. Thanks Fluffy, for sharing your ride and it's mile marker moment. Happy New Year everyone.
Garbiel, you gotta buy a '91-'95 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS pickup next to match the Impala, they made the 454 SS in '90 but it was a 230hp 385tq 454 TH400 3spd tranmission, the '91-'95 had a 255hp 405tq 454 and 4L80e 4 spd OD, transmission and there were more colors than black after '90 as well. The 1st gen Ford Lightning pickup and '95 Mustang Cobra R are also sick 351w powered beasts that guys collected.
My dad had this in 1996. Drove it to 200k miles so he actually drove it. Believe it or not there are a lot of low mile or delivery mile cars still out there. When it came out people were speculating that it would be the last RWD American four door so 100s if not 1000s of speculators purchased them and stored them for years and years. I used to watch so many go up for sale in the early 2000s with delivery miles yet they never really commanded more than MSRP until later on which now is mostly adjusted for inflation. Again low mile cars are very common due to speculators.
What was so great about the 90's Impala SS was when you dropped your kids off at school or picked them up at the mall, you were the "cool parent" who just happened to be driving a "family" car.
Truthfully, everybody acknowledged the 90’s Impala SS as a classic even when they were new. Everyone was aware that days were numbered for the big rear drive GM cars, so they bought these in hoards and stashed many away. Which is why it’s not hard to find a super low mileage example.
No actually it was in development since 93. You and I are the only ones who mentioned Jon. No one here far as I can tell knows who the man is. Instead these men are talking about watches.
@@styldsteel1 actually since 1992 as a concept car and the 1992 Impala SS car is still around inside a museum 😉👍 and it started with Jon Moss thank you Mr. Jon.
@@neal6473 amen 🙏! Long story short, Jon gave an interview saying he was inspired by his neighbor who owned a Caprice. He dropped it, put insane fat tires, big bad Jon, loved it. And so? The 94 SS was born. I guess he used his watch. I don't know. 🤣😅
I'm surprised those are 17 inch wheels from back in the mid 90s. The car is so big that they look like 15 inches. A similar type of car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, had a set of 18 inch wheels that were also large for the time.
17's for stock wheels were considered large in the 90s, 18's were really rare, you may see it as an option for sportscars, 15's were probably the most common size for stock wheels in the 90's.
@sageskeleton1400 We had a standard Lumina, same generation not a Eurosport. Pretty sure ours had 15's, I loved the Eurosport's, was always envious when I saw one.
In 1979, my brother and I went to the Santa Clara Fairgrounds Lowrider Show. I swear, we were the only white people there. My brother was a big man, so the security people thoroughly frisked him because they were afraid he was there to cause trouble. But he was both an artist and a custom car tinker. We went to admire the artwork. At the time, lowriders had the best and most intricate bodywork. And just amazing craftsmanship. I think he went away having made half a dozen friends. And he took the lessons learned to heart and applied them to subsequent projects. What a great time!
I never realized until this episode how similar the styling of the Impala SS is to the Olds supercharged Touring Sedan I had many years ago. The front end, the interior, even down to the console shifter. Crazy!
I had a 95. These cars just did everything well. Best handling heavy car I've ever driven, very neutral, very smooth, and enough clearance so you can actually drive the thing. Got mine up 140 before hitting the limiter. Very well mannered at high speed.
@@dustman96 my ex bought a new '90 300ZX twin turbo & I also took it to 155! I had a new '98 Ram Air LS1 6sp Trans Am that hit 160...those are the fastest I have driven & good enough for me as I am more of a cruiser rather than a speed demon
@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman After a bad accident a long time ago my whole outlook on driving has changed. I don't do that stuff anymore. I drive a Honda Accord now! I think the Z could have easily gotten to 160, or much more, it was still pulling pretty good at 155. Had exhaust and turbo mods, pushing closer to 400hp than the stock 300hp.
@@dustman96 same here, I am 60 now & havent driven over 100 since I had that T/A {sold it 2010}! I have had quite a few fast rides the past 45 yrs of driving, even had a '78 Ttop Z28 in Hi Skool but as I said I am just more of a cruiser! I like my car to look showroom new & just chill driving! I have a '96 Ram I drive to work & a '12 XTerra & the fastest I have been in either is 75
I was 11-13 years old when those Impala SS were new and I wanted one more than. Corvette, Camaro, Trans Am, Mustang, Viper...any of those things. When I got old enough to drive it was impossible for me to afford to insure much less buy any of the aforementioned cars. I tried to just find a Caprice or Roadmaster made between '92-'96 with a 350 and still couldn't find a decent car for a price I could afford. I eventually found out that the Crown Vic 4.6L were quicker than a 305 or 4.3L Caprice and I found a maroon '92 Crown Vic LX with 87K for $1,800 in 2002 when I was 19. I opened up the exhaust, gave it a good maintence service and it made me pretty happy. I ended up owning 4 Crown Vics and 2 Grand Marquis made between '92-'05 before I cpuld finally afford to buy and insure a Legend Lime '05 Mustang GT 4.6L 3V w/ a TR-3650, I had a '10 Mustang GT and an '11 5.0 after that. Eventually I found out that a car I had wanted since the end of the Impala SS was getting imported to the USA finally with a 6L L77 V8, the a Holden Caprice badged and LHD as a Chevrolet Caprice PPV. I finally got an Alto Grey '13 PPV in early 2014 w/ 800 miles. That was .y favorit car if all time. I ended up owning a '16 Chevrolet SS sedan and an '04 GTO T-56 after that and the PPV was still my favorite. Hopefully one day I will be able to find a nice '91-'96 Impala, Caprice, Roadmaster, Fleetwood. It's cool to see that Garbiel appreciates them.
I miss my 1994 lincoin towncar .it was one of the best ive ever had.it was silver with working airride and the 4.6 with the 19gal gas tank you could drive for some time
I had the pleasure of driving an LT1 Chevrolet Impala patrol car for several years in the 1990's during my law enforcement career. We got them in their very first year when they still had the covering over the rear wheel and used them throughout the 1990's and into the early 2000's. They were by far the fastest patrol cars we ever had. And those LT1 engines were bulletproof (no pun intended). We had cars still on the street with a couple hundred thousand miles on them and they were still a fast patrol car, even with that much age and miles on them.
Damn Fluff! You pumping the prices of these now 😅 in the ghettos all around the world with a caprice sitting in their driveway, you gotta fella now saying "I know what I got" 😅😂
As I sit here enjoying a smoke, it strikes me that these two guys genuinely enjoy each others' company; the good-natured ribbing and such show how much at ease Jay is with Gabriel. In a performer, that's a level of trust - Jay even pops a dad joke in there - and we all get to enjoy the show. - Ed on the Ridge
Pre 1995 in New York State no OB2 system that has to be in perfect working order for state safety inspection so for me 95 and older is the start of classic cars
Here in Texas emission system inspections end when the vehicle passes 25 years in age. So 2000 and earlier are exempted starting next Wednesday. It ended for my '99 Expedition this year, while "Safety Inspections" for non-commercial vehicles ends 1 January ... next Wednesday. However, Emission Inspections will continue in the "Parameter" counties until the vehicle is 25 years old.
My fav duo. Gabriel Iglesias always has interesting cars that remind me of my childhood through movies being an Aussie. Im happy these cars are appreciated as much as Gabriel does.
It's always good when Jay and Gabriel get together... The SS Impalas were great cars. My parents had two 64 SS Impalas that were both like new. They got the first one in the late60's and the second car in the early 70's. The 2000 era SS Impalas were definitely more advanced than the older ones but the early cars had a lot of personality...
I still have my -95 Buick Roadmaster Estate and the main reason I got that particular one is that while looking for a good American Estate for our Great Danes to haul to dog shows here in Sweden, I found out that there was an LT-1 version. In the 80s I had a Corvette Stingray with an LT-1 engine and 4-speed Muncie, and I loved it. It is great to have an LT-1 in the family again - Merry Xmas and a Happy Petrol Head Year to Y'all❤ Oh, just saw Jay opening the hood (eventually😁) and remembered I did an airbox muffler delete and put a K&N cold air intake on mine. Even better sound when your right foot activated the rumble!
Ive met fluffy a long time ago before he blew up. he and his whole crew were nothing but nice and really funny. I know its hard to see in youtube, he is the same way when you meet him as you see him here. this is one of the best videos jay has done. this is what they should all be going forward. This reminds me of the Johnny Carson era of interviews.
I owned a 1996 Impala SS. I gave it a tune, added a super charger, an Art Carr trans, upgraded fuel pumps and redid the interior in black and white leather. Loved the car.
That is a sweet ride. I’ve always enjoyed these cars. I’ve never owned one but I recognized a future classic. It’s cool when Gabriel is on the show. He always one ups Jay. He’s a funny dude.
Gabriel! Don't be fooled by your manager! He wants you to buy all the rolexes you want, but stop buying all those cars, because when you die, he can pocket the rolexes! 😆
I was born in 1998, the 1996 Chevy impala is one of my dream cars. I just had the opportunity and privilege of buying a 1995 caprice classic off of my cousin a few months ago. It resembles the impala so much to me so it’s basically a dream fulfilled. Only 81,000 miles I might add.
I met a doctor several years ago that bought two identical Impala SSs like this one, one to use the other one to store on Jacks in a garage and preserve with no miles.
My grandfather bought one in 1995. A blue collar man his entire life, it was the first new car he’d ever bought…at 72 years old. While he really wanted the Buick Roadmaster, claiming they were the best cars on the road, we pushed him towards the Impala. It then became he and Grandmas road trip car. Celebrated their golden anniversary in Carmel California. He never let Grandma drive it. Saying it far too much power for her. Back then, Montana highway speed limits were “reasonable and prudent” meaning he’d let the LT-1 sing. That is until Grandma looked up from her knitting saying “WALTER” in her best angry tone. Grandpa would glance at us in the back seat cracking his sideways smile. Grandpa passed in 2011 but allowed me to care for it. Although it’s not nearly as clean today as Gabriel’s. It’s sure got a lot memories locked up inside.
As long it’s loved that’s what matters
@@grandcarvan1999 Sounds like it is. It's still in the family too, which is great. I probably wouldn't ever sell it.
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing that story.😊
That’s an awesome story
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Yeah, they would cruse at a 100 effortlessly all day, but then again most cars could do 100 but did they feel good at that speed.
I love the fact that for most of the video, they're not talking about the car at all. Just a couple of friends enjoying good conversation, enjoying each others company.
It's like a bunch of friends sitting around on the holidays chewing gum
The two of them make it worth watching. The car, not so much.
they are both very down to earth people.
@jewllake I sure hope fluffy dosent go the way John pinette went 🫣
I felt like I was a 3rd wheel. Listening to off topic chatter. I want to hear more about this limited run car. Not watches.
Jay just looks like he has a good time when fluffy is around. They are real friends and I love it
I love the videos with Gabriel.
Gabriel’s outspoken and outgoing character is enhanced by his ability to express himself in a manner that brings laughter and captivates his audience. My favorite and first time watching someone perform comedy that I don’t know or support. Much love Fluffy! MJ has nothing on your silhouette!!! Like you literally eclipsed him! 😂
The magazine ad for this car was the coolest ever. "Lord Vader, your car has arrived"
Yes! 😂 I remember that!
They used that line on the GNX first.
@@mattsiev1 I believe that. Recycled adverts.
"Nick" Fury car!
"Nick" Fury’s car!
7:30 "Get in there. Buy it a drink first, Jay." 😂🤣 I friggin' love Fluffy.
I would pay for an hour show of Jay & Gabe’s casually back and forth banter. Two of the funniest, genuinely real entertainers of our time 🏆 🏆
My impala is 6 speed swapped and it's the most fun car to drive, I take it to the impala nationals each year and race out there
Awesome man! Makes me want to late model lt1 swap with the 7speed
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Really had to one up bro with the 7 over the 6 lollll
👋🏻 although I've been awol from the group(gunguy)
WhT other mods you got? LT1 such an awesome engine and can handle stress well.
@taisso Modifies car to make it the slowest possible... takes it to the track...
I had a 1994 Buick Roadmaster same LT1 engine as the Impala SS had. Was a fun smooth car, I did some mods and it had decent power. Wish I would have kept it and swapped a limited slip rear with rear discs like the Impala and added the LT4 heads and intake etc. My wife even misses the car . Will be fun to watch this video.
I know what you mean, they were very cool in disguise th-cam.com/video/JI0_BCowEWY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SCjJDaBY8l82rj7L
My grandpa had a 96 Buick Roadmaster nothing definitely had some power for a big old boat
My Dad bought my Mom a 95' SS Impala in Black Cherry and we loved it! I was a junior in high school and drove it all the time. I can confirm these cars stock for stock we're faster than the SN95 GT, Foxbody GT and Civic SI. It would do 158 mph stock and incredible powerslides and burnouts! Ours was ~6 months old with ~5000 miles when my Mom got here first flat in ours. My Dad instantly knew what happened and he didn't even get that mad cause he did burn outs in it too lol. The memories one of these brings back is amazing.
The 96 Regal GS and GSX from the same time are real sleepers too. The GS had the supercharged 3800 Series 2 V6. Tanks.
Maybe a bine stock automatic 5.0 Fox with a mediocre driver. An LX 5.0 T-5 notch is like a 1,000lbs lighter and has 225hp and 300tq, unless it had no traction and poor driving it should smoke a stock Impala SS. Uncle Tony was running low 13s with a 5.0 LX that only had minor tricks done with the stock parts and perfect driving.
My Dad used to let me take his 1970 GS 455 stage 1 out on Friday nights. Smoked a lot of Camaros Mustangs and Corvettes with it. That car had well over 500ftlb of torque. It was downright scary on cold tires. It had a big carb on it and long tube headers, we advanced the timing and ran it on high octane fuel.
@@hendo337 I did say GT. There were a couple I beat consistently either from a dig or roll and they were 5 speeds with flowmasters. The Impala SS was much quicker than you'd think.
It could NOT DO 158 STOCK! That is total BS. Mine could do 145 and it was not stock. A friend who had a fixed up cop caprice that pushed 150.
I had a 95. Loved it. Because the Texas DPS also drove the black Caprice, ALL traffic would move over to let me pass. 25mpg on the freeway at 80. This is a heavy car with relatively small tires. The door sticker recommended air pressure was way too low. After I raised air pressure to 44 psi (sidewall limit), all was well, and the car cornered and braked far better too.
My other Dream car. I had a 1994 9C1 LT1 Caprice years ago, best daily I've ever had. Impala SS is on my bucket list to own. Thank you, Jay!
Same here. 94 Caprice Classic LS, Light Driftwood Metallic, LT1 with towing package. Custom tune. Loved that thing.
As a teenager I worked at McDonald’s in the mid 90’s . We had a customer that would come in and he had one of these . He had that thing pimped out . All black except the SS writing was Red . Super clean , super cool . Plus the guy was just a good dude .
Musta been a cool dude with a cool car because you remember him 30+ years later. Awesome.
My parents had a fully loaded (minus the fake wood) Light Adriatic Blue 1994 Caprice Wagon with towing provisions. We still have the original 3 page window sticker. Options included upgraded brakes, self leveling air suspension, strengthened frame, oil cooler and transmission cooler, heavy duty cooling fan, 2.93:1 limited slip rear end, and the LT1. This is one of the last truly good sounding V8 equipped cars, in my opinion. I used to love listening to our car idle as a kid. Nice and smooth, deep, and subtle, until you floor it. Not much else can seat 9 people while towing 7000 pounds behind it. It was an incredibly solid car. We never had any major clunks, squeaks or rattles. No transmission issues or Optispark issues either, all the way to 150k when we got rid of it. In fact, I hadn't even heard mention of any of these issues until just a few years ago. Probably because they're now heavily used and abused by much younger and less responsible owners.
Gabriel from all accounts seems like a genuine guy. I’ve enjoyed his comedy for years, but Ilike his car collection even more
Yep, he really seems to enjoy coming on to talk cars. 😊
I think you're confusing him with Carlos Mencia @@its_notta_cedar
@@DzuhLRenu Isn’t that the guy no one will perform in front of? That’s who I thought he meant as well.
My dad bought a brand new Black Cherry Impala SS 1996 beautiful color was god mode what a beautiful ride ❤ masterpiece I was 12 years old, when I got my license it was my first car he gifted it to me 6 years later and still was in pristine condition may he rest in peace, this brings back beautiful memories Thanks alot for the wakeup call gentlemen. Jay appreciate you sir, and Gabe you have a divine vehicle 😍🪄 a great masterpiece sir take good care of your stunning legendary Impala/Caprice SS. I currently own 2024 G63 AMG and 2014 SVT Shelby GT500 track package, and I swear I still miss the Cherry Impala so much and to this day I regret selling it. Thanks gentlemen for the great video.
They are neat but dang you have a couple gems 💎. That new C63 is a future legend in itself
@@JerryJrsGarageg63 absolutely, c63 with a turbo 4 cylinder? I don’t think so
Not sure why they’re freaking out in this car. It’s ugly as sin.
@@JerryJrsGarage thank you sir indeed they are.
@@MrSpaceace1999 you didn't experience it back in the day bro it was special, LT1 passed down from the Vette built based on Police Pursuit Vehicles, with 9C1 Police Suspension Package A damn dual exhaust sounds divine and all that in a giant sedan. Never done before 0-60 7 secs bro that was godly back then special 3 colors exclusive for the SS and in my humble opinion Black Cherry was the ultimate paint it's a masterpiece the best Impala/Caprice ever produced a true GM 💎 if you'd only experienced it in 1996 brand new you would fall in love forever.
A buddy of mine had one of those and drove it for over 200,000 miles. We love that car. Man this episode is bringing back some memories. Good work guys.
Love when Gabriel brings a 90s machine. Thanks, Jay. Love the channel.
The LA county sheriff department bought hundreds of Crown Vics in 2011 when they were discontinued. They have them stored and bring them into service as needed. They still have over 300 waiting to go into service.
The Crown Vic model lived on longer than the B-body GM I think?
@@bennylloyd-willner9667 the panther platform went from 1979 to 2011 gm B body was from the 1920s to 1996
Are they hiring?
From what I remember they are parked in unused rail tunnels
@bennylloyd-willner9667 the ford panther platform came out in 1979-2012
Owned a '94 & '96 SS, I loved those cars! The '94 was in so so condition when i bought it but the '96 was in mint condition, i regretted selling them both esp. the '96. Once while leaving a concert, a group of police officers were directing traffic when they saw my SS they asked if i would pull off to the side so they could look at it, so i did. Also while in a Mc Donalds drive thru i had an Ohio State trooper pull up next to me and commented on how much he liked the car, i joked with him to pull me over sometime and i'll let you drive it. He waved and drove off. Good Times!
Ive never laughed so much on an episode of Leno's garage. Fluffy should make more appearances
I think the Impala SS was the 90s Grand National. Instant classic car
Agreed.
Agree 💯 👍
Why? That car was nowhere near as special as a Grand National.
I always love it when Gabriel is on this is one of my favorite episodes there just driving and talking like old friends 🧡
That clean SS just clicked over 1000mi & Jay had to give Gabriel a moment to remember LOL!
I have always been a Blue Oval guy but in my 36 years in Law Enforcement, my 1996 Caprice 9C1 police car was the best. Extremely fast, great handling and lots of room in the trunk for equipment.
🎯 common sentiment but very few active left that ever drove them, if any. Folks forget how ummmmm, sloppy, the CV's were until late-late 90's (or after that).
I had a 1996 in Black Cherry. Sold it privately three years later for only $1,500 less than I paid for it! The one and only time that's ever happened to me.
Jay and Gabby are great together 😅
No, they are NOT!😊😅😅😅
@@Drive4YourLifeAZthey are not in sink at all lmao
@@briand563 Jay has had him on several times, he clearly appears annoyed at this very unfunny, and outdated fellow "comedian"..
They should get their own sitcom
I love it when you have Gabriel on! He brings a funny and happy Jay Leno that I don't see with other comedians. You guys make me smile together.
Gabe & Jay, for the win! 🏆
Great episode……I still have my 96 Impala SS I bought new…Still a head turner at 177k….liked so much I bought 2 ex police cars, 1995 9C1 Caprices, that are my daily drivers….put a 6 speed in one, really wakes up the LT1…..designs that are lost today
Thank you guys seeing you two together really made my day God bless you both.
My dad bought a 95 Impala ss in Black Cherry in the year 2000. He lowered it, put rims on it, full exhaust system, cold air intake, and a tune. I was in kindergarten at the time and basically grew up with this car. It was in the family for 16 years until it was t-boned by a reckless driver. Totaled the car but my dad Walked away with no scratch. Safe car too. Was about to hit 200k miles. Amazing car and great memories in it. I would love to have one for myself or gift one to my dad.
Had a 95 Caprice Classic with the LT-1 package. Damn I do MISS that ride😢😢
11:03 - '... they give u a can of ready wip ... ' hahaha!
always love those ROH wheels that came on those
Fun Fact- the wheels pictured in the original ads for the car were ROH, but when production of the car ramped up, there were supply issues with ROH, and a very similar looking wheel was made for them, I believe by Superior
Love these cars! I had a '94 Caprice Classic LS with the LT1 V8. It had the handling and trailer tow package, so it wasn't really floaty. I had it from 1999 to 2015 and sold it with 265,000 miles on it. It's my favorite car I've ever owned.
I had a 1996 Cadillac fleetwood with the lt1. It was quick and very comfortable.
I swear these 2 need their own car show 😂
I had a 95 I loved it. I changed the air intake the exhaust Stereo that was it. What a beautiful car.
Gabriel and Leno a combo I didn't think I would enjoy as much. If you can keep bringing the cars over.
4:08 that’s a good one fluffy, nice to see Tio Jay genuinely laugh!
LOL, You two guys are a real pair...👍, Thanks a lot for the non-ending laugh viewing this episode....
Remember this design contest, I was already there at the time, it made some noise, kids are amazing.
Happy New Year 2025.... All best....
It's about time thank you Jay Leno and Gabriel and Happy New Year to you both.
Thank you for another wonderful year, Mr.Leno. Thanks to all the staff for keeping the shows rolling. Thanks Fluffy, for sharing your ride and it's mile marker moment. Happy New Year everyone.
This generation Impala is one of my fav cars. I wish I could get one.
I always like the look with the cop wheels.
You know your getting old when your highschool dream ride is now a classic!!
My H S D R was a 66 Camaro.
my Hi Skool dream & reality ride was a '78 'Bandit' Trans Am
Mys was the 94 to 96 Impala my highschool and middle school years
I love Gabriel's laugh, totally infectious !! Very funny guy, I dig his comedy.
Gabriel Iglesias is a champ I wouldn't let nobody drive my baby. His car is a classic.
Gabriel is like Leno's hispanic cousin, welcome family! Edit* nice shot with the trunk camera haha
Garbiel, you gotta buy a '91-'95 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS pickup next to match the Impala, they made the 454 SS in '90 but it was a 230hp 385tq 454 TH400 3spd tranmission, the '91-'95 had a 255hp 405tq 454 and 4L80e 4 spd OD, transmission and there were more colors than black after '90 as well. The 1st gen Ford Lightning pickup and '95 Mustang Cobra R are also sick 351w powered beasts that guys collected.
I don't think he'll read that. Who are you...?
I had a '91 454SS & they made them 1990-93
I’m the second owner of my ‘96. Owned it 24yrs and still drive it whenever I can.
My dad had this in 1996. Drove it to 200k miles so he actually drove it. Believe it or not there are a lot of low mile or delivery mile cars still out there. When it came out people were speculating that it would be the last RWD American four door so 100s if not 1000s of speculators purchased them and stored them for years and years. I used to watch so many go up for sale in the early 2000s with delivery miles yet they never really commanded more than MSRP until later on which now is mostly adjusted for inflation. Again low mile cars are very common due to speculators.
What was so great about the 90's Impala SS was when you dropped your kids off at school or picked them up at the mall, you were the "cool parent" who just happened to be driving a "family" car.
I didnt have an Impala but my sons friends thought I was the sh*t in the '90s because I took him to school in my daily driver '78 'Bandit' Trans Am
At my daughter’s school, the principal came over and told I like your Impala.
Among all the BMW’s,…..
My father had the same impala when I was a kid I used to love going to school in it.
You know you're getting old when Grandpa's car is now a classic ride😂
Truthfully, everybody acknowledged the 90’s Impala SS as a classic even when they were new. Everyone was aware that days were numbered for the big rear drive GM cars, so they bought these in hoards and stashed many away. Which is why it’s not hard to find a super low mileage example.
Technically if it was your grandpa's car then it was already a classic since it was owned by your grandpa making you young not old 🤦♂️
I doubt Grandpas Hyundai will ever be a classic.
You know you're getting old.....when YOUR car is a Classic
Tell us you don't know anything about the 90's Impala SS without telling us. This was never grandpa's car.
I own 1995 SS Impala.. I’m never letting it go! One of my favorite purchases in my life.
The legend of Jon Moss lives on aka 96 Impala SS car.
No actually it was in development since 93. You and I are the only ones who mentioned Jon. No one here far as I can tell knows who the man is. Instead these men are talking about watches.
@@styldsteel1 actually since 1992 as a concept car and the 1992 Impala SS car is still around inside a museum 😉👍 and it started with Jon Moss thank you Mr. Jon.
@@neal6473 amen 🙏! Long story short, Jon gave an interview saying he was inspired by his neighbor who owned a Caprice. He dropped it, put insane fat tires, big bad Jon, loved it. And so? The 94 SS was born. I guess he used his watch. I don't know. 🤣😅
Living here in the UK this is a dream car for me … absolutely love em
Probably would have been a victim of the scrapage scheme in the UK
I'm surprised those are 17 inch wheels from back in the
mid 90s. The car is so big that they look like 15 inches.
A similar type of car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, had a
set of 18 inch wheels that were also large for the time.
17's for stock wheels were considered large in the 90s, 18's were really rare, you may see it as an option for sportscars, 15's were probably the most common size for stock wheels in the 90's.
@@ArthurZakaryan23 15s were common but 16s were on most performance cars like the Z28, Trans Am etc & some had 17 inch options
My '92 Lumina Eurosport had wide 16's
@sageskeleton1400 We had a standard Lumina, same generation not a Eurosport. Pretty sure ours had 15's, I loved the Eurosport's, was always envious when I saw one.
94 caprice 9c1 (police package) was hit by a truck. I rebuilt it and daily drive it now. Raced a c5 corvette and was so close we argued about who won
Best looking car of the 90s. Girlfriend had a Caprice Classic Stationwagon. Total head turner.
The girlfriend or the car?
@maximoreeves2199 The car. She'd turn heads by slapping them
Bro no way! One of my favorite cars ever AND Gabriel is on the show? Hell yeah! Dropping everything I'm doing right now. 😊
That's what I did at work yesterday 🤣 👍.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE 90'S CARS
I can't wait. I love this car. I love the videos with Gabriel.
How about an 2004 Mercury Marauder? Those were cool too.
I have a 96 Impala SS! DGGM Color. Yes, these are Fun Cars to Drive!! I Love Driving it when I can.
I absolutely loved the 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
In 1979, my brother and I went to the Santa Clara Fairgrounds Lowrider Show. I swear, we were the only white people there. My brother was a big man, so the security people thoroughly frisked him because they were afraid he was there to cause trouble. But he was both an artist and a custom car tinker. We went to admire the artwork. At the time, lowriders had the best and most intricate bodywork. And just amazing craftsmanship. I think he went away having made half a dozen friends. And he took the lessons learned to heart and applied them to subsequent projects. What a great time!
The rubber for the rubber. Lol, that got me good. It's a handsome car. Great video, gentlemen.
These are great machines! Wishing GM made more of this last generation big body’s I love the Cadillac Fleetwoods of the 1993-96
I never realized until this episode how similar the styling of the Impala SS is to the Olds supercharged Touring Sedan I had many years ago. The front end, the interior, even down to the console shifter. Crazy!
I just love these impala
I had a 95. These cars just did everything well. Best handling heavy car I've ever driven, very neutral, very smooth, and enough clearance so you can actually drive the thing. Got mine up 140 before hitting the limiter. Very well mannered at high speed.
the '96 will hit 155
@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman I got 155 in a 90 300ZX twin turbo. I got scared and backed off
@@dustman96 my ex bought a new '90 300ZX twin turbo & I also took it to 155! I had a new '98 Ram Air LS1 6sp Trans Am that hit 160...those are the fastest I have driven & good enough for me as I am more of a cruiser rather than a speed demon
@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman After a bad accident a long time ago my whole outlook on driving has changed. I don't do that stuff anymore. I drive a Honda Accord now! I think the Z could have easily gotten to 160, or much more, it was still pulling pretty good at 155. Had exhaust and turbo mods, pushing closer to 400hp than the stock 300hp.
@@dustman96 same here, I am 60 now & havent driven over 100 since I had that T/A {sold it 2010}! I have had quite a few fast rides the past 45 yrs of driving, even had a '78 Ttop Z28 in Hi Skool but as I said I am just more of a cruiser! I like my car to look showroom new & just chill driving! I have a '96 Ram I drive to work & a '12 XTerra & the fastest I have been in either is 75
I was 11-13 years old when those Impala SS were new and I wanted one more than. Corvette, Camaro, Trans Am, Mustang, Viper...any of those things. When I got old enough to drive it was impossible for me to afford to insure much less buy any of the aforementioned cars. I tried to just find a Caprice or Roadmaster made between '92-'96 with a 350 and still couldn't find a decent car for a price I could afford. I eventually found out that the Crown Vic 4.6L were quicker than a 305 or 4.3L Caprice and I found a maroon '92 Crown Vic LX with 87K for $1,800 in 2002 when I was 19. I opened up the exhaust, gave it a good maintence service and it made me pretty happy. I ended up owning 4 Crown Vics and 2 Grand Marquis made between '92-'05 before I cpuld finally afford to buy and insure a Legend Lime '05 Mustang GT 4.6L 3V w/ a TR-3650, I had a '10 Mustang GT and an '11 5.0 after that. Eventually I found out that a car I had wanted since the end of the Impala SS was getting imported to the USA finally with a 6L L77 V8, the a Holden Caprice badged and LHD as a Chevrolet Caprice PPV. I finally got an Alto Grey '13 PPV in early 2014 w/ 800 miles. That was .y favorit car if all time. I ended up owning a '16 Chevrolet SS sedan and an '04 GTO T-56 after that and the PPV was still my favorite. Hopefully one day I will be able to find a nice '91-'96 Impala, Caprice, Roadmaster, Fleetwood. It's cool to see that Garbiel appreciates them.
94 - 96 Impala SS with only a few thousand built in 94 with the fake rear quarter window. 96 had the floor shifter and analog dash.
Two of the best comics ever right here ... LOVE Jay and LOVE FLUFFY !!
I miss my 1994 lincoin towncar .it was one of the best ive ever had.it was silver with working airride and the 4.6 with the 19gal gas tank you could drive for some time
I had the pleasure of driving an LT1 Chevrolet Impala patrol car for several years in the 1990's during my law enforcement career. We got them in their very first year when they still had the covering over the rear wheel and used them throughout the 1990's and into the early 2000's. They were by far the fastest patrol cars we ever had. And those LT1 engines were bulletproof (no pun intended). We had cars still on the street with a couple hundred thousand miles on them and they were still a fast patrol car, even with that much age and miles on them.
Damn Fluff! You pumping the prices of these now 😅 in the ghettos all around the world with a caprice sitting in their driveway, you gotta fella now saying "I know what I got" 😅😂
As I sit here enjoying a smoke, it strikes me that these two guys genuinely enjoy each others'
company; the good-natured ribbing and such show how much at ease Jay is with Gabriel.
In a performer, that's a level of trust - Jay even pops a dad joke in there - and we all get to enjoy the show.
- Ed on the Ridge
I had a ‘95 Impala SS. Wish I still had it.
Thanks for the memories...I miss our dark Teal 95 Impala SS...wonderful car...ran it 200,000 miles plus ..
Kind of like two brothers ribbing each other. Fun to watch.
I had a 96 dark cherry metallic SS....awesome car...wish I had it today.
Pre 1995 in New York State no OB2 system that has to be in perfect working order for state safety inspection so for me 95 and older is the start of classic cars
Here in Texas emission system inspections end when the vehicle passes 25 years in age. So 2000 and earlier are exempted starting next Wednesday. It ended for my '99 Expedition this year, while "Safety Inspections" for non-commercial vehicles ends 1 January ... next Wednesday. However, Emission Inspections will continue in the "Parameter" counties until the vehicle is 25 years old.
My fav duo. Gabriel Iglesias always has interesting cars that remind me of my childhood through movies being an Aussie. Im happy these cars are appreciated as much as Gabriel does.
We need the 1992 impala 510 review
It's always good when Jay and Gabriel get together... The SS Impalas were great cars.
My parents had two 64 SS Impalas that were both like new. They got the first one in the
late60's and the second car in the early 70's. The 2000 era SS Impalas were definitely
more advanced than the older ones but the early cars had a lot of personality...
I was deployed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 95-96. The local Saudis were driving tons of these giant Chevys on the freeways around Riyadh.
Impalas were popular there in the 60's too. I recall a multitude of all kinds of American cars there. Impalas were common as taxis.
I still have my -95 Buick Roadmaster Estate and the main reason I got that particular one is that while looking for a good American Estate for our Great Danes to haul to dog shows here in Sweden, I found out that there was an LT-1 version. In the 80s I had a Corvette Stingray with an LT-1 engine and 4-speed Muncie, and I loved it. It is great to have an LT-1 in the family again - Merry Xmas and a Happy Petrol Head Year to Y'all❤
Oh, just saw Jay opening the hood (eventually😁) and remembered I did an airbox muffler delete and put a K&N cold air intake on mine. Even better sound when your right foot activated the rumble!
Hope your Great Danes enjoy the ride in your Roadmaster!
I love watching him screwing with Jay when he's trying to open that Hood 🤣
Ive met fluffy a long time ago before he blew up. he and his whole crew were nothing but nice and really funny. I know its hard to see in youtube, he is the same way when you meet him as you see him here. this is one of the best videos jay has done. this is what they should all be going forward. This reminds me of the Johnny Carson era of interviews.
I've owned mine for 20 yrs and counting, only clocking 85k on the odometer🥰. Have my grown kids wondering which one is gonna inherit it one day😂.
I owned a 1996 Impala SS. I gave it a tune, added a super charger, an Art Carr trans, upgraded fuel pumps and redid the interior in black and white leather. Loved the car.
That is indeed $52,341 in 2024 money.
That is a sweet ride. I’ve always enjoyed these cars. I’ve never owned one but I recognized a future classic. It’s cool when Gabriel is on the show. He always one ups Jay. He’s a funny dude.
Dope!
i absolutely love the 90s Impala
Great colour options
Beautiful design head to toe
exude understated elegance and quiet masculine energy
90’s kid also- Gabriel is so right. I loved the style of this car
He's really gonna appreciate this ride and remembering Jay driving this car when it rolled over to 1000 miles when he's gone. What a great memory.
Gabriel! Don't be fooled by your manager! He wants you to buy all the rolexes you want, but stop buying all those cars, because when you die, he can pocket the rolexes! 😆
Unlike most cars, the Rolexes will maintain their value. But they still are less accurate time keeper's than any cell phone.
I was born in 1998, the 1996 Chevy impala is one of my dream cars. I just had the opportunity and privilege of buying a 1995 caprice classic off of my cousin a few months ago. It resembles the impala so much to me so it’s basically a dream fulfilled. Only 81,000 miles I might add.
I met a doctor several years ago that bought two identical Impala SSs like this one, one to use the other one to store on Jacks in a garage and preserve with no miles.