Photo: eBay seller marin1102
The classic Chevrolet Impala is a handsome car, there’s no doubt about it, and this applies not only to models that come in tip-top shape but also those who’ve seen better days and are in need of a restoration.
The Impala you’re looking at here is part of the latter category, though as it’s more than obvious from the photos included in the gallery, the car isn’t at all in its best shape.
Pretty much a rust bucket, this 1963 Impala is said to be a “matching numbers” model, although I think that’s quite a bold claim, especially given its condition. And yet, it doesn’t necessarily mean the convertible failed to catch the attention of the world.
Despite looking terrible both inside and on the outside, the Impala has recently been sold for no less than $6,500 as part of an auction on eBay. Hopefully, it won’t take long until we see it back on the road, though it goes without saying the buyer would have a lot of work to do on this one should a full restoration be planned.
The 1963 Impala was part of the third generation, and it was sold for just three years for MY1961 to MY1964. The convertible was just one of the six body styles available on the Impala in the early ‘60s, as the car was also launched as a 2-door sedan and hardtop and 4-door sedan, hardtop, and station wagon.
1963 brought little changes to the lineup, and the engine choices remained pretty much the same as for the previous year, though most units were ordered with a 327-ci (5.4-liter) V8 unit.
If anything, this rust bucket shows that no Impala should be let go, no matter its condition. Even after all these years, there are many people out there still loving the 1960s looks.
Pretty much a rust bucket, this 1963 Impala is said to be a “matching numbers” model, although I think that’s quite a bold claim, especially given its condition. And yet, it doesn’t necessarily mean the convertible failed to catch the attention of the world.
Despite looking terrible both inside and on the outside, the Impala has recently been sold for no less than $6,500 as part of an auction on eBay. Hopefully, it won’t take long until we see it back on the road, though it goes without saying the buyer would have a lot of work to do on this one should a full restoration be planned.
The 1963 Impala was part of the third generation, and it was sold for just three years for MY1961 to MY1964. The convertible was just one of the six body styles available on the Impala in the early ‘60s, as the car was also launched as a 2-door sedan and hardtop and 4-door sedan, hardtop, and station wagon.
1963 brought little changes to the lineup, and the engine choices remained pretty much the same as for the previous year, though most units were ordered with a 327-ci (5.4-liter) V8 unit.
If anything, this rust bucket shows that no Impala should be let go, no matter its condition. Even after all these years, there are many people out there still loving the 1960s looks.
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