Vehicle Description
In 1962, the guy driving this cool turquoise blue Impala SS409
convertible was well and truly The Man. Today, that's still true,
and when you hear the not-so-subtle rumble of the 409, slip through
the gears of the Muncie 4-speed, and watch all the envious eyes on
you as you motor away, you'll understand. For the guy who
understands performance and style, few cars can compare to the
illustrious Impala.
This is the kind of car that you can recognize blocks away, whether
it's the lean Impala convertible profile or the traditional triple
taillights that were unique to the Imp. Driving this car is like
dating a movie star, and you should be ready for question and
answer session every time you stop for gas. The glittering blue
paint will stand up to scrutiny, and while it was finished a few
years ago, it's still in fantastic condition. It's a quality
restoration that has just the right look of authenticity, making it
a high-quality cruiser that's always properly dressed for an event.
Fit and finish are quite good, with doors that fit well without
needing to give them a hard slam. The sheetmetal is incredibly
straight, so the bright paint is a big bonus, not a demerit,
because it shows none of the usual flaws a lesser car might have.
Chrome and trim is quite good, including the delicate Impala badges
on the quarters and crossed-flag emblems up front with the
ever-so-small '409' underneath, just in case the guy in the other
lane is really paying attention.
The interior is pure '60s style, 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 luxury,
making it a rather stylish gentleman's express. The seats wear
reproduction covers with proper button-tufted seat backs, there's
new carpeting with embroidered SS-logo floor mats, and the door
panels show an artist's touch. The instruments in that sweeping
engine-turned dash are in good shape, and a trio of auxiliary
gauges have been stashed under the dash along with a period tach on
the steering column (upgraded to be compatible with the HEI
ignition system). A convertible with a 4-speed is quite a find, and
it looks especially butch with the bucket seats, as if it doesn't
care what people think it should be. It also includes an upgraded
AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo head unit with subwoofer in the trunk (you
think this car was built this way by accident?) and the trunk
itself is neatly finished with a correct mat set.
Under the hood you'll find Chevy's legendary 409 cubic inch V8. A
legend of '60s performance, it's the ultimate early Impala
powerplant. With a pair of Edelbrock 4-barrels on a factory intake
manifold, HEI ignition, and a healthy cam, it's definitely in
combat spec. With a recent tune-up and timing set, it runs
superbly, although you need to be sharp for a big horsepower engine
like this, because it ain't no Toyota. Finned valve covers have a
matching air cleaner (the stock air cleaner is included with the
car) along with Chevy Orange paint give it a flashy look that
you'll be eager to show off. Other upgrades include high
performance exhaust manifolds, a fresh alternator, and a Flowmaster
exhaust system that sounds flat-out awesome. Underneath it's highly
detailed and extremely clean, packing disc brakes up front that are
probably a good idea for a car with this much thrust on tap. The
weenie 14-inch wheels and tires are gone, replaced by a set of
shiny Torque Thrusts and staggered performance radials.
A very pretty car with an unusual powertrain combination, this
heavily documented Impala will always be on the A-list. Call
today!