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Original Impalas are the best Impalas, and if you’re in the market searching for one, the example that we have here is worth a look.
This 1962 Impala appears to check all the boxes for a strong restoration candidate, as it looks to be a rare time capsule that comes with everything original and unmolested.
Part of the third-generation Impala, the 1962 version introduced additional styling improvements, including a convertible roof design that made its way to the Sport Coupe body style and a new C-pillar that was used on all models except for the four-door hardtop.
Under the hood, Chevrolet gave up on the 348ci (5.7-liter) V8 and introduced a new 409 (6.7L) for additional power.
The Impala SS that we have here comes with this new 409 engine, and the best of all is that you’re getting the original powertrain with a matching numbers configuration and everything unmolested.
In other words, it’s an all-original Impala, and the owner explains on Facebook that the car has been sitting in the same place in a garage since 1999. The car is running and driving, the seller says, even after being parked for so long, and this is certainly good news for someone planning a restoration to factory specifications.
Furthermore, it’s a one-owner Impala with very little rust, though as always, you should still inspect everything in person, including the undercarriage, to make sure no other big problems exist.
Needless to say, this is a rare find, especially because the original engine is still there and working. While the photos included in the ad aren’t the best we’ve seen, the car is still worth checking out by anyone interested in a restoration to factory specifications.
But on the other hand, given it’s such a gem, this Impala doesn’t come cheap, and the car can be yours for no less than $48,500. The car is parked in Warwick, Rhode Island, if you want to check it out live.
Part of the third-generation Impala, the 1962 version introduced additional styling improvements, including a convertible roof design that made its way to the Sport Coupe body style and a new C-pillar that was used on all models except for the four-door hardtop.
Under the hood, Chevrolet gave up on the 348ci (5.7-liter) V8 and introduced a new 409 (6.7L) for additional power.
The Impala SS that we have here comes with this new 409 engine, and the best of all is that you’re getting the original powertrain with a matching numbers configuration and everything unmolested.
In other words, it’s an all-original Impala, and the owner explains on Facebook that the car has been sitting in the same place in a garage since 1999. The car is running and driving, the seller says, even after being parked for so long, and this is certainly good news for someone planning a restoration to factory specifications.
Furthermore, it’s a one-owner Impala with very little rust, though as always, you should still inspect everything in person, including the undercarriage, to make sure no other big problems exist.
Needless to say, this is a rare find, especially because the original engine is still there and working. While the photos included in the ad aren’t the best we’ve seen, the car is still worth checking out by anyone interested in a restoration to factory specifications.
But on the other hand, given it’s such a gem, this Impala doesn’t come cheap, and the car can be yours for no less than $48,500. The car is parked in Warwick, Rhode Island, if you want to check it out live.
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