Two 1962 Chevrolet Impalas, One Gorgeous And One Tossed Aside, Flex Undeniable Muscle

The Impala, therefore, came standard with a 230 (3.8-liter) delivering 135 horsepower, while the base V8 was the 283 (4.6-liter) with an output of 170 horsepower.

But as said, the desire for more power was addressed with several V8s, including an all-new 327 (5.4-liter) supposed to replace the top 283 offered previously and delivering either 250 or 300 horsepower.

A new 409 (6.7-liter) also replaced the 348 available during model year 1961 and was available with either 380 or 409 horsepower, therefore making for one excellent choice for those in search of more adrenaline.

The two Impalas that we have here were born with 283 and 327 V8s under the hood, and while they’re being sold online separately, the reason we’re highlighting them together is that they perfectly show how different the fate of these cars can be depending on who owns them and how they’re taken care of.

First and foremost, it’s this 1962 Impala wagon listed online by eBay seller retro-ron and which obviously doesn’t come in its best shape. The car is said to be an original matching numbers Impala with a 283 under the hood, but as you can easily tell by simply checking out the photos, there’s plenty of rust, the interior needs to be completely replaced, and the floors even come with holes in them.

We’re not being told where and for how long this car has been stored, but it’s pretty clear it hasn’t necessarily been babied. The good news is the car still runs and drives, but of course, it needs a full restoration. The auction has already received 16 bids, with the top offer right now set at $3,250.

And then, it’s this absolutely gorgeous 1962 Impala posted by Streetside Classics (streetsideclassiccars on eBay). The car this time comes in a much better condition, though it’s still far from perfect, despite receiving a repaint during the late ‘80s as part of a high-school class.

Owned by the same family since new, this Chevrolet is powered by the original 327, and of course, it runs and drives properly. The interior looks good though, and the owner also added R134a air conditioning that no longer blows cold.

This Impala can be yours for $18,995, and some financing options are also available.