Photo: eBay seller bizarre-guitars
The 1962 Impala didn’t bring too many styling changes compared to its predecessor, though when it comes to what was available under the hood, Chevrolet actually operated several modifications, especially in terms of V8 power.
The standard units were pretty much the same as for the model year 1961, so the Impala came with either a 230 (3.8-liter) six-cylinder developing 135 horsepower or a 283 (4.6-liter)V8 two-barrel producing 170 horsepower.
The four-barrel 283, however, went dark in 1962, with Chevrolet introducing an all-new 327 (5.4-liter) small-block developing either 250 or 300 horsepower, depending on the chosen configuration. The GM brand also killed off the 348 (5.7-liter) units and replaced them with the 409 (6.7-liter), previously available as an option a year before and offered with either 380 or 409 horsepower in 1962.
The Impala that we have here comes with a 283 2-barrel, and according to eBay seller bizarre-guitars, it runs and drives great. In other words, if what you’re looking for is a classic daily driver, this Impala is totally up for it, though it goes without saying you could very well go the better route and fully restore the car.
And the good news is the owner has already jump-started the restoration, so the car comes with plenty of new parts, including a new carpet and headliner, new door panels currently in the trunk, a new gas tank, and patched floors. The suspension has already been rebuilt, but there’s still plenty of work to do. That includes dealing with the remaining rust that caused some pretty concerning holes in the body of this Impala.
Unfortunately, we’re not being told just how original this Impala has remained throughout all these years, especially now that some parts have already been replaced, but it still looks like a solid candidate for a restoration.
However, taking it home won’t be affordable, as the seller is willing to let this Impala go for $14,500.
The four-barrel 283, however, went dark in 1962, with Chevrolet introducing an all-new 327 (5.4-liter) small-block developing either 250 or 300 horsepower, depending on the chosen configuration. The GM brand also killed off the 348 (5.7-liter) units and replaced them with the 409 (6.7-liter), previously available as an option a year before and offered with either 380 or 409 horsepower in 1962.
The Impala that we have here comes with a 283 2-barrel, and according to eBay seller bizarre-guitars, it runs and drives great. In other words, if what you’re looking for is a classic daily driver, this Impala is totally up for it, though it goes without saying you could very well go the better route and fully restore the car.
And the good news is the owner has already jump-started the restoration, so the car comes with plenty of new parts, including a new carpet and headliner, new door panels currently in the trunk, a new gas tank, and patched floors. The suspension has already been rebuilt, but there’s still plenty of work to do. That includes dealing with the remaining rust that caused some pretty concerning holes in the body of this Impala.
Unfortunately, we’re not being told just how original this Impala has remained throughout all these years, especially now that some parts have already been replaced, but it still looks like a solid candidate for a restoration.
However, taking it home won’t be affordable, as the seller is willing to let this Impala go for $14,500.
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