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For Sale: 1962 Chevrolet Impala in Macedonia, Ohio

Vehicle Description

Super clean southern car. Original 283/PowerGlide, gorgeous colors. Repainted a few years ago, new interior, fresh suspension work, new exhaust, wheels, and tires. Nice car ready to cruise!

This is a flat-out gorgeous car. Look at it in profile—there’s not a single line out of place or wasted inch of sheetmetal. The white paint is a few years old but shines up beautifully and code 936 Ermine White is indeed this car’s original color. It spent most of its life in the warm, dry south and not in the harsh winters of the northeast, so it’s extremely clean and you won’t find the usual signs of rust repair (good or bad) on those giant quarter panels. Everything lines up extremely well, which is critical on a white car, and the doors close with that precise-feeling mechanical click that no modern car can replicate. There’s the dramatic spear along the sides, which has a red insert to match the interior, as well as those slender little ornaments atop the front fenders, so it looks upscale, but not over-done. The chrome bumpers are in excellent condition and, of course, you get six taillights out back, a familiar Impala trademark since 1958. And it sure is nice to see one that hasn’t been dressed up like a fake SS. Just clean, simple, and 100% gorgeous.

The beautiful red interior is almost completely stock and very nicely restored. Those striped seat covers with the button-tufted inserts are just how the factory was doing it in 1962 and it provides a bit of upscale elegance in a car that most people could afford (and that’s still true today!). The deep-dish steering wheel is absolutely gorgeous with that chrome insert and the engine-turned dash panel whispers performance, just as it has for decades. The original gauges cover only the basics, so a period-correct tachometer was strapped to the steering column to keep an eye on the quick-revving small block up front. Things like the “COLD” and “HOT” warning lights on the dash are fully operational, so it tells you when it’s properly warmed up, and the fuel gauge seems to work as it should. This is a very correct car in most ways, so the heater controls were restored, not replaced, the original AM radio is still in the center of the dash (it works!), and the shifter moves crisply through the detents. The spotless trunk is big enough for a two-week road trip and includes a full-sized spare tire and a correct mat set.

We have every reason to believe that the 283 cubic inch V8 under the hood is original to the car, although Chevy wasn’t doing “matching numbers” across the line as they would in later years. However, the stamping pad numbers add up correctly and it is an engine destined for an automatic-equipped Impala. It has been rebuilt and detailed nicely with Chevy Orange paint on the block and heads, and a few shiny chrome bits that aren’t quite authentic but sure look good. There’s still a generator making electricity, but you’ll find a dual reservoir master cylinder for the brakes, which is a smart safety upgrade, and it does have power steering, so it’s a pleasure to drive. Like most small block Chevys, it starts quickly and easily without a lot of coaxing, even when it’s been sitting for a while, and it idles well hot or cold. Once it’s warmed up, it’s surprisingly enthusiastic out on the road, moving the big Imp with ease and feeling very muscular at cruising speeds.

The 2-speed PowerGlide automatic transmission also appears to be original to the car and it’s working correctly. Out back, the original rear end feels like it’s full of 3.23 gears, which are comfortable under almost any circumstances. The familiar Chevy X-frame is in excellent condition with no notable rust or structural issues and the floors are absolutely spotless. There’s a light dusting of undercoating, but nothing is hidden, just more proof that this car has led an easy life in a warm climate. There’s a new Flowmaster dual exhaust system with those awesome megaphone side pipes, but that seems to be the only notable mechanical upgrade. There are new bushings and shocks on the suspension, so it glides down the road extremely well and tracks straight at speed. It rolls on a set of color-matched Rally-style wheels with traditional trim rings and hubcaps, a look we like a great deal, as well as a set of recent 215/70/15 blackwall radials that are exactly the right choice.

If you like the look of the Impala, you’re already in love with this car. It gets everything right when it comes to hobby cars: great to look at, fun to drive, reliable to own, and easy to service. Add in that undeniable extra something that you get from an Impala, and this becomes a favorite car that you will enjoy for years. Call today!

For more details and photos, please visit www.HarwoodMotors.com

Vehicle Details

  • 1962 Chevrolet Impala
  • Listing ID: CC-1016618
  • Price: $29,900
  • Location:Macedonia, Ohio
  • Year:1962
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Impala
  • Exterior Color:Ermine White
  • Interior Color:Red
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:74397
  • Stock Number:114079
  • Trim Level:Hardtop
  • VIN:21847S209209
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Aftermarket Wheels:Yes
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Very Good
  • Seat Material:Cloth
  • AM Radio:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Engine History:Rebuilt
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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