Vehicle Description
One of the most dominant players on the horsepower scene since its
inception in the late 1950s has been the Chevrolet Impala and its
SS variants. Defined as "a prestige car within the reach of the
average American", the Impala enjoyed instant success from its
introduction in 1958. One of the true incarnations of the "long and
low" design philosophy and one of the first, true American muscle
cars as it entered the 1960's. They are now well established in the
collector car world as roomy luxurious classics that can be driven
and enjoyed with plenty of passenger space! By 1963, some revisions
to the body included a unique, creased roof line, aluminum
engine-turned rear taillight panel, and new instrument panel pod
with optional tachometer on the steering column. As with all
Impalas before it, you could order them in just about any
configuration you could dream up!
We are offering a very solid 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe
that has been refinished in Ember Red (originally Palomar Red) over
all original Black vinyl interior! This special example retains its
factory appointed, number's matching 327ci/250hp V8 engine, Borg
Warner T-10 4-speed manual transmission, and 3.36:1 rear axle.
Options and features include Super Sport equipment with bucket
seats, center console, full SS wheel covers, power steering, dealer
installed air conditioning, all tinted glass, pushbutton AM radio,
whitewall tires, day/night rearview mirror, and under dash mounted
Stewart Warner gauges for optimum engine monitoring.
This Impala Sport Coupe survives brilliantly solid and can only be
truly appreciated for its structural preservation upon closer
inspection! Everywhere you look remains as the factory put it
together, from the spot welds, body crimp points, factory floors,
smooth frame rails, and overall gap fitment of the panels and
closure of all hinged components! It was repainted once in the
distant past and is still easily considered better than driver
quality today but does show some age in select areas. The interior
remains very tidy for an original, unrestored Impala with a very
clean presentation overall!
Engine cast number: 3782870
Engine cast date: J292- October 29th, 1962
Engine build date: F1101- Flint built November 1st, 1962
Engine suffix code:, R- 327ci/250hp with manual transmission
Engine VIN stamp: 3L140649
Paint code: 948- Palomar Red
Trim Code: 812-S- Black Buckets
Cowl tag build date: 12B- 2nd week of December
Transmission code: WL2923
Transmission VIN stamp: 000L140649
Rear axle cast date: K30 62- November 30th, 1962
Rear axle code & date: BB1204- 3.36:1 open, built on December 4th,
1962
Upon arrival to the St Louis Car Museum, our inspection lead to a
complete air conditioning service to include a new a/c clutch
assembly, a/c R134a fittings & lines, and charged the system with
new freon; new shocks (4), new brake hoses front & rear, cleaned
brake master cylinder, new front & rear wheel cylinders and shoes,
all new brake fluid, and turned the drums; new exhaust mufflers,
new exhaust manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets, rear axle seal;
new ignition coil, spark plugs, and tuning of the carburetor; fresh
engine oil & filter, air filter; new transmission mount, sway bar
bushings, idler arm, front alignment; new trunk mat, wiper blades,
and under hood insulation.
It is a very clean and well-presented driver that should impress
any Impala SS Sport Coupe fan! Mileage on the odometer shows 47,159
miles which we believe to be original, although we do not have
enough documentation to support such a claim. Please feel free to
call with additional questions or to schedule a chance to review it
in person! Thanks for looking!
