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1963 Chevrolet Impala Parked After Hitting a Deer Flexes Anniversary Paint, Original V8

Sales of the Chevrolet Impala were already on the rise in the early ‘60s, but 1963 was a year to remember for the GM brand.
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Photo: Craigslist
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This is because the company managed to build the 50 millionth car only a year after the brand turned 50, and unsurprisingly, the big honchos at General Motors wanted to celebrate this important milestone in style.

So the model they picked to mark the achievement was none other than an Impala SS, a car whose popularity was growing and growing. And the living proof in this regard is the 1 million cars the Impala nameplate sold in 1965 in the United States alone, with the SS obviously having a major contribution.

The 1963 Impala that we have here isn’t an SS, but it comes dressed in an Anniversary Gold finish specifically introduced to celebrate the milestone mentioned above. And it’s believed not a lot of them are still around these days, especially because only a few were made in the first place, with some figures estimating only some 7,000 Impalas ended up wearing this color.

As you can easily figure out by just browsing the photos in the gallery, this Impala doesn’t come in the best shape, but this isn’t exactly a surprise, given the car has been parked for decades.

The Craigslist seller says they believe the Impala has been sitting for nearly 30 years, as it ended up in storage after the driver hit a deer. The front end was damaged, so whoever buys it would have to fix it before even thinking of a full restoration.

The 327 (5.3-liter) under the hood is still the original unit that came with the car, but we’re not being told if it’s running or not. However, there’s a chance it doesn’t, given it’s been sitting for so long.

At the end of the day, however, this Impala wearing the Anniversary Gold finish is totally worth checking out, especially if you’re ready to start a full restoration project. The selling price is $7,950.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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