Photo: eBay seller jaccimx
When it comes to the 1962 Chevrolet Impala, the GM brand offered a little something for everybody, and at some level, this made perfect sense.
The popularity of the Impala was on the rise, so Chevrolet just wanted to make the most out of it by targeting an audience that was as large as possible.
This is why the Impala ended up being fitted with both six-cylinders and V8s, though it goes without saying not everybody was a big fan of the economic choices.
So when it comes to V8s, the standard unit was the 283 two-barrel developing 170 horsepower, yet for this model year, Chevrolet operated several changes. First, the 327 (5.3-liter) small-block replaced the more powerful 283 (4.6-liter), while the 409 (6.7-liter) took the place of the 348 (5.7-liter) offered on the model year 1961.
A 283 is also said to be installed on this 1962 Impala, though on the other hand, we know almost nothing about it. eBay seller jaccimx hasn’t shared too many specifics, so it’s hard to tell if the engine is still running or not.
But judging from how everything looks under the hood, there’s a chance it doesn’t, especially as the car has most likely been sitting for years. There are also signs of some accident damage in the back, possibly as the driver hit a pole at some point when parking the vehicle.
In fact, everything seems to be in a rather rough condition, and this is one of the reasons the owner claims this Impala might eventually qualify for a parts car. But on the other hand, someone brave enough could attempt a full restoration, though everything might come down to the current health of the engine under the hood.
The good news is the bidding for this Impala starts at just $500, though it remains to be seen how much attention it gets. It’s a no-reserve auction, so whoever sends the top bid can take it home.
If you want to see this Impala in person, it’s parked in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This is why the Impala ended up being fitted with both six-cylinders and V8s, though it goes without saying not everybody was a big fan of the economic choices.
So when it comes to V8s, the standard unit was the 283 two-barrel developing 170 horsepower, yet for this model year, Chevrolet operated several changes. First, the 327 (5.3-liter) small-block replaced the more powerful 283 (4.6-liter), while the 409 (6.7-liter) took the place of the 348 (5.7-liter) offered on the model year 1961.
A 283 is also said to be installed on this 1962 Impala, though on the other hand, we know almost nothing about it. eBay seller jaccimx hasn’t shared too many specifics, so it’s hard to tell if the engine is still running or not.
But judging from how everything looks under the hood, there’s a chance it doesn’t, especially as the car has most likely been sitting for years. There are also signs of some accident damage in the back, possibly as the driver hit a pole at some point when parking the vehicle.
In fact, everything seems to be in a rather rough condition, and this is one of the reasons the owner claims this Impala might eventually qualify for a parts car. But on the other hand, someone brave enough could attempt a full restoration, though everything might come down to the current health of the engine under the hood.
The good news is the bidding for this Impala starts at just $500, though it remains to be seen how much attention it gets. It’s a no-reserve auction, so whoever sends the top bid can take it home.
If you want to see this Impala in person, it’s parked in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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