Vehicle Description
Early '60s Impalas remain a staple of the old car culture. Showing
up in this 1962 Impala hardtop instantly earns the driver respect
as both a guy who appreciates performance, but also with impeccable
taste. Offering great colors and a smart-running 350 cubic inch V8,
it remains as big a status symbol today as it was back in '62.
Code 923 Roman Red was extremely popular in 1962, and even though
the Impala was a grown-up's car, it didn't necessarily have to keep
a low profile. It's a fantastic color that looks awesome on the
Impala and remains a crowd favorite year after year. It was
repainted about ten years ago, and they addressed any major
deficiencies in the bodywork, so it remains extremely nice with
only a few minor blemishes simply from being driven. Check out the
crease that runs from nose to tail and its unbroken line that
continues uninterrupted from panel to panel, as well as the
contrasting white trim that angles upwards from the same point.
That's just plain cool. There's also a contrasting silver tail
panel that frames the Impala's triple taillights, plus some nicely
restored bumpers that add a bit of flash to the subtle overall
look.
The beautifully upholstered red interior delivers on the Impala's
promise of luxury with your performance with cloth inserts on the
seats and beautiful colors. There's not a lot of wear or use
inside, which suggests both quality materials and expert care since
it was completed, and even the steering wheel looks great after all
these years. The instrument panel is pure 1960s sleek, with a wide
speedometer and smaller round dials underneath, and not a trace of
any faux wood anywhere to be found. In true performance fashion,
they added a tachometer on the steering column, but it otherwise
appears quite stock. The button-tufted door panels are some of the
most attractive to adorn any car of the era, regardless of price,
and the engine-turned panels on the dash are beautifully preserved.
It's somewhat light on options, but the original AM radio is still
in the dash powering a rear speaker and floor mats have been
installed to protect the matching red carpets. In back, the trunk
is properly finished with spatter paint and red carpeted mats, as
well as a full-sized spare tire up on its own shelf.
The smart-running 350 cubic inch crate motor provides good power
and an effortless ease that epitomizes cruising in an early Impala.
The air cleaner says it's a 327, just as a nod to authenticity, and
it's just beautifully detailed bright Chevy Orange paint, lots of
chrome, and great attention to detail. There's an Edelbrock intake
manifold and 4-barrel carburetor on top plus an HEI distributor,
but the rest remains fairly stock. Power steering is a welcome
upgrade on a car this size and an alternator replaces the original
generator for reliability and better power output. Stock ram's horn
exhaust manifolds dump into a recent dual exhaust system with
glasspack-style mufflers that give it a mellow soundtrack. The
undercarriage is probably in original condition, but with that in
mind it's quite nicely preserved with a dusting of undercoating to
keep things tidy but without hiding any of the details. A 700R4
4-speed automatic transmission feeds a set of 3.55 gears in the
rear end, making this a car that's just built for long road trips.
Torque Thrust wheels are a classic look, but the car takes on a
wicked stance with 17s up front and 18s in back.
This Impala represents a lot of car for the money and with an
attractive color combination, it'll definitely stand out in a
crowd. Call today!