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Weekender - 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Weekender - 1970 Chevrolet Impala
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From a 1970 Impala — the car the Corleones drove in The Godfather the next year. Lowrider foundational chassis, NASCAR superspeedway weapon.
This is a unique Weekender /. Duffle bag made from the original interior of a 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
* Zippered interior pocket and multiple compartments
* Zippered exterior pocket
* Adjustable and detachable strap
* Hand polished zippers
* Size: 22 inch / 7 / 13
* Height drop: 5 inch
* Detachable strap length: 20 inch
Each ZEITWORKS bag is a unique creation, carrying the history and character of the car of the vehicle it once belonged to, making every design impossible to replicate.
Handmade in Canada
A Note on Brand Transparency: ZEITWORKS is an independent design company passionate about automotive history. We source and upcycle authentic vintage materials, but we are not affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), General Motors LLC (including Cadillac), or any other original automotive manufacturers. Our products are independent creations made to celebrate the legacy of these iconic designs.
Questions
What is this piece made from?
Every ZEITWORKS piece is made from the original interior of a specific vintage car, or from authorised reproductions of period factory textiles. Each piece is cut and assembled by hand in our studio in Snow Road Station, Ontario.
Is each piece unique?
Heritage pieces are one-of-one — built from the original interior of a single car. When that material is finished, no second piece exists. Signature pieces are made in small batches from authorised reproductions of factory textiles.
Can the piece be repaired or restored?
Yes. We have worked with leather and automotive textiles for nearly twenty years and can advise on care, repair, and restoration. Write to info@zeitworks.ca.
How does shipping and returns work?
Orders are processed within 72 hours and shipped from our Ontario studio. Returns are accepted within 72 hours of receipt, in original condition. Sale items and custom pieces are final sale.
The Car Behind This Bag
1970 · 5.7L (350 cu in) V8 · Janesville, Wisconsin · B-body chassis · Chevrolet's volume flagship
1970 was the peak production year for the Impala — Chevrolet's full-size flagship, sitting just below the Caprice on the price list and selling in volumes nearly impossible to imagine today. The B-body platform underneath was shared with the Caprice, the Bel Air, and the long Chevrolet wagons, and the 1970 Impala was offered in convertible, two-door hardtop, four-door hardtop, sedan, and station-wagon configurations. The 350 V8 was the volume engine; the 454 was the optional one for buyers who wanted the speed.
The Impala had been a cultural object for over a decade by then. The Beach Boys had released "409" in 1962. Lowriders had begun the long process that would later make the 1958 to 1965 Impalas the foundational vehicle of an entire West Coast subculture. By 1970 the car was simultaneously the family sedan of suburban America and the platform NASCAR teams were turning into superspeedway weapons. The Godfather would put one on screen the next year.
Chevrolet built 472,200 full-size cars in the 1970 model year alone. The original Impala interiors — broad bench seats trimmed in tufted vinyl or the optional cloth, with chrome inset trim along every horizontal surface — remain the most representative cabin of full-size American Detroit at its commercial peak.