1962 Chevrolet Impala for sale $35,995
| 1962 Chevrolet Impala $35,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $35,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
In 1962and#44; the guy driving this cool black-over-red Impala hardtop was well and truly The Man. Todayand#44; thats still trueand#44; and when you hear the not-so-subtle rumble of the 409and#44; slip through the gears of the Muncie 4-speedand#44; and watch all the envious eyes on you as you motor awayand#44; youll understand. For the guy who understands performance and styleand#44; few cars can compare to the illustrious Impala. This is the kind of car that you can recognize blocks awayand#44; whether its the trim hardtop profile or the traditional trip taillights that were unique to the Imp. Driving this car is like dating a movie starand#44; and you should be ready for question and answer session every time you stop for gas. The Tuxedo Black paint will stand up to scrutinyand#44; even though it was refinished during the first Bush administration. Its a quality restoration that has just the right look of authenticityand#44; making it a fantastic cruiser thats always properly dressed for an event. Fit and finish are quite goodand#44; with doors that fit nicely without needing to give them a hard slam. The sheetmetal is incredibly straightand#44; so the black paint is a big bonusand#44; not a demeritand#44; because it shows none of the usual flaws a lesser car might have. Chrome and trim is quite goodand#44; including the delicate Impala badges on the quarters and crossed-flag emblems up front with the ever-so-small 409 underneathand#44; just in case the guy in the other lane is really paying attention. The interior is pure 60s styleand#44; a blend of conservative patterns and shiny trim that looks awesome today. The Impala is particularly interesting due to its unique blend of performance and luxuryand#44; making it a rather stylish gentlemans express. The seats wear reproduction covers with proper button-tufted seat backsand#44; theres new carpeting with original-style rubber floor matsand#44; and the door panels show an artists touch. The instruments in that sweeping engine-turned dash appear to be original and a little faded but they all work properlyand#44; and a pair of auxiliary gauges have been stashed under the dash. Being a non-SS with a 4-speed is quite a findand#44; and it looks especially butch with the bench seatand#44; as if it doesnt care what people think it should be. It also includes the original radio delete plate (you think this car was built this way by accident?) and the trunk is neatly finished with a correct mat set. Five years agoand#44; the original engine was tossed in favor of a built 409 cubic inch V8. A legend of 60s performanceand#44; its the ultimate early Impala powerplant. With an .030 overboreand#44; a Z11 camand#44; 690 high compression headsand#44; and a pair of Edelbrock 4-barrels on a factory intake manifoldand#44; its definitely in combat spec. With just over 2000 miles on the buildand#44; it runs superblyand#44; although you need to be sharp for a big horsepower engine like thisand#44; because it aint no Toyota. Other upgrades include high performance exhaust manifoldsand#44; a fresh alternatorand#44; and a new exhaust system that sounds flat-out awesome. The weenie 14-inch wheels and tires are goneand#44; replaced by a set of appropriate 16-inch Torque Thrusts and staggered 225/50/16 front and 255/60/16 rear blackwall radials. A very pretty car with an unusual powertrain combinationand#44; this Impala will always be on the A-list. Call today! |