1962 Chevrolet Impala

1962 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

If you want a great runner, you can hop in and drive it on any trip short or long, and if it rains, roll the windows up! This is the car for you, if you are a mid-century modern bow tie fan, and don\'t want the hassle of rummaging through endless junkyards for parts, or spending money on expensive repairs, the consignor has already done this for you. A beautifully restored Chevrolet Impala, with an updated 350ci V8, a beige and black striped and button panel interior which is pristine, and literally a 61 year old everyday driver, look no further.

Exterior
Bathed in endless depth black, the steel straight evenly gapped panels are wave free, and fit like it just left the factory. A few scratches and former repairs are evident but these are minor inconveniences on this everyday driver car. All brightwork is beautiful, and correct badging is seen overall. The car sports a shiny front and rear aluminum panel to house dual head and triple tail lights, and chromed script type Impala badge in its rear quarter, now that\'s 60\'s cool! Curved wraparound front glass with a blue sun filtering coating at the top stretches across the back of the hood, and shows in very good condition. There is even a hitch to pull your Scotty Camper. Chrome galore, polished 15-inch Torque Thrust wheels and 215/70R15 tires complete the look of bouffant era love.

Interior
Beige vinyl with black striped inserts on the seats, buttoned square panel stitched uppers, and plain bolsters cover the split backed bench in the front and full bench with central speaker in back. These chairs are simply cool and present as excellent. The door panels take on the horizontal stitched and buttoned version of this seat motif, and show a smattering of chrome with the door actuators, window cranks, and buttons all of which present in good condition. Upfront, an inverted V design utilizes a big padded tan vinyl overhang and machined aluminum with small squares design. This sparkles with chromed knobs and an original AM radio. An aftermarket tachometer hangs from the column as to a newer trio of gauges from the bottom of the dash. Also AC has been added and it is in under the dash box form. The original beige plastic clad over chrome emblazoned steering wheel fronts the quintessential Chevy styled speedo, and mileage clock. It has wonderful 60\'s shifterand signal levers. Gold carpeting covers the floors and it\'s like new as is the tight tan headliner. We can also note the trunk is clean enough and probably large enough to live in, and is wrapped with textured trunk paint and no rust.

Drivetrain
Under the hood in a mostly unrestored engine bay sits an orange painted newer 350ci V8. It has a single 4-barrel carburetor on top, and a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission on back. A 3.36 posi rear axle is mounted way back. Headers and a FlowMaster muffler exhaust is on for the exhale.

Undercarriage
A light dusting of surface rust is seen on the frame and floor pans. The rust is a bit heavier on some areas of the rockers but still structurally sound. Front independent coil springs suspension is on, and in back 3 link with coil springs is seen. Power disc brakes are now in front and power drums in back. A bit of a modern upgrade.

Drive-Ability
The car fired easily and drovelike a 60\'s dream. I Imagined my gal donned in her miniskirt nestled up to my side all in her brownie sunglasses and me with my wayfarers on and straw hat with a feather in it. Ahhhh but I digress. Braking was solid and bias free and the transmission was smooth as silk. All functions were a go Houston, BEEP!

All careful and painstaking care was taken for this car. It is really a solid piece survivor, and could really be an everyday driver. Imagine the looks you\'ll get when pulling into that front row space reserved by your co-workers because you drive this mid century modern beauty!

21847L120931

2-1962
18-Impala V8
47-2 Door Hardtop
L-Los Angeles, CA Assy Plant
120931-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

11A-1st Week November
STYLE 62 11847-1962 Impala 2 Door Hardtop
BODY VN-Los Angeles Body #
TRIM 892-Gold Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT 925-Coronna Cream

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

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