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1963 Chevrolet Impala Lowrider Owned by Kobe Bryant Is Up for Grabs at Scottsdale

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A gorgeous 1963 Chevrolet Impala Custom Convertible previously owned by NBA star Kobe Bryant will cross the block at Barrett-Jackson’s 2014 Scottsdale car auction next week.
Commissioned by Bryant’s wife in 2006, the bespoke two-door sedan was built by famed shop West Coast Customs and delivered to Kobe Bryant as a Christmas present. The rust-free vehicle was disassembled and reworked inside and out, getting multi-coat paint job and a custom V8 engine enhanced with Edelbrock headers and billet accessories.

But that’s not all, the purple American classic was also gifted with modern brakes, power tilt-function steering wheel, hydraulic suspension with Pro Hopper pumps, white leather upholstery with Swarovski crystals and a trunk-mounted stereo system.

The vehicle was featured in the November 2007 Lowrider magazine and will be auctioned off at no reserve in about a week. More photos of Bryant's former Impala are available below.
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About the author: Ciprian Florea
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Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
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