My first car was a white 1965 Chevy Impala 2-door with a 283 v8. My mom got it from a gas station that used it as a loner car. She drove it for several years until I bought it from her. My dad and I had to do a bunch of work on it to keep it going. I eventually sold it to a guy who was gonna restore it. I had a bunch of fun in that car including getting my first speeding ticket. You did an awesome job restoring these models. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Both of these castings are in good shape and have good bones...

I like both of them but the restoplus is my favorite. They look so much nicer after the restoration. Thanks for sharing this.

EXCELLENT job on both of these.... They both look better than BRAND new!!

Well done. Was nice to hear the history of the cars while you worked.

Beautiful job Jason, both turned out fantastic. Always loved the Taxi diecast, one of my favorite cars when I was a child

This is just unreal.👍👍👍

A well detailed casting for the time..

Great work Jason Brian Thailand

Beautiful work Jason

Nicely done, sir.

Amazing transformation Jason thay look great.

Very nice restoration Jason. Another one of my favourite matchbox cars. Keep up your excellent work mate.

Nice restoration and paint job 👌

Smashing, love it, 👍🏻🔥❤️

Nicely done sir.. thumbs up

You’ve won me over. Terrific restoration. I’ve subbed.

Great jobs on these! cheers

Delightful. Enjoyed listening to the added history behind car model.

Wonderful mate, I especially liked the restoration+! & I enjoyed restoring one of these myself many moons ago..

Those are fantastic and I just loved this video as we have had Chev Impalas, BelAirs and other models since the 50's and these are my favorite cars. Great job on the commentary and the restorations on both these cars. Would have been nice to find a two door and build it as a 409 car. Take good care.

Nice job bro :)

Ainda quero um Impala sedan igual a esse!

1964 for sure. A lot of American cars, including Impalas, did taxi duties. Also Ford Galaxies, Dodge Coronets, Ramblers, etc. Good work as usual.

Great JOB Jason. I'm waiting for replacement windscreen to finish mine!

Fantastic, if you hadn't showed the original condition of this I would have thought it was a simple repaint. I like the restoration plus with the additional detailing as well. Great Work.

Stunning restoration and the restoration plus is absolutely gorgeous. Excellent job on both Impala's 🍻

Great Jason. And you answered the question I had for you (dropped a PM on Instagram, but you haven’t replied) regarding the colour.

Looks like someone tried to paint this up like a police car...

The interior of this model is thesame as the lesney no 55c police car

Doesn't a TAXI usually feature an ACTIVE/INACTIVE light across the top?

Actually the "Impala" was introduced in 1958. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fb2PZrSl3JzcZY0.html The Beach Boys hit "409" was based on the 1962 the first year the 409 was an option with the dual 4 barrel carburetor rated at 409 hp. The 1964 Chevrolet had a "Chevrolet" logo in the grill work. The 409/409 was not an option in 1964. st.depositphotos.com/1684360/1259/i/950/depositphotos_12592575-stock-photo-1964-chevy-impala-front-view.jpg It seems the Lesney model has features from both the 1962 and 1964 model years. I'll include a comment here that was originally made on "Time Riders" channel. Here it is, I've made a few corrections. I think Lesney dropped the ball on this one. Firstly it looks pretty much like a 1962 Chevrolet Impala. The front grill looks like a 1964 but is missing the Chevrolet Logo. I have a collection of Dealer Brochures from 1957-1965 and this model is closest to a 1962. Secondly the Impala was the top of the line Trim level. Although it is possible, I don't think a cab company would have gone for the expense. The Biscayne and Bel-Air would have been better suited for a taxi. The lower trim levels did not come standard with carpeting and had a more durable vinyl interior. Why would you buy a car with carpets and fabric seats for cab use? Even the trunk in the lower trim levels would have been better for the wear and tear of luggage and steamer trunks being tossed in and out. Another little known fact is the Impala had a smaller windshield (wind screen) the Biscayne and the Bel-Air had more visibility because they both used the "Bubble Top" carried over from the 1961models. The Impala was available in a 4 door model but 2 door coupes were more popular. 1962 also had 2 standard engine options, a 6 cylinder 235 cubic inch 135 hp and a 283 cu inch, V8 170 hp. Also available options were two 327 Cu inch engine options in 250 & 300 hp and the legendary 409 cu inch engine in 380 hp and the dual quad 409 hp option.