Vehicle Description
This 1962 Chevrolet Impala has a cool style, good features, V8
power, and a nice price. But that's not what's most important here.
What makes this sedan so attractive is that it has a full history
that spans three generations of one family.
This car has a well-known history because it has been in the same
family since new. It was purchased at Bisbee Motors in November
1962 - likely as one of the last '62 models on the lot. The first
buyer sold this Chevy to his son after a few years. He kept it for
decades, including the family car that he eventually taught his own
children to drive. They even used this Impala through high school
in the 1980s. And then one of the siblings took ownership and has
cared for it ever since. So you have a one-family vehicle that
spans three generations. This was born the Seafoam Green with a
white roof color combo you still see today. The paint is far from
perfect, and the value price leaves room in your budget for a
respray. But we bet you're going to want to leave it as-is. The
story we're told is that it was painted in a high school shop class
in the late 1980s. It's part of the time when the grandchildren
were learning to drive and care for the car. So if you love this
Chevy's full story, this is a great way to show how the car wears
its history and is an instant catalyst to tell its tale. And we can
all see the full respect this car received by the straightness of
the panels that's further highlighted by the full-length complete
trim package.
The sea of green inside has that cool classic look that makes this
sedan so nostalgic. And the full-size room with two large bench
seats was great for everything from Sunday drives with the family
to nights at the drive-in. You get all the right vintage pieces,
like the button-top door panels, artful dual-spoke steering wheel,
and bright dash with the Delco AM radio still on display. But this
one has the right upgrades for modern cruising, too. Underneath the
dash is an AM/FM/CD upgrade and there's added R134a air
conditioning (it likely just needs a recharge to blow cold
again.)
Under the hood is a 327 cubic-inch V8. It's the year-correct block,
and on a car with a known history, it's hard to believe it's
anything but original to this Chevy. The presentation is very stock
with just the right touches of flair, like on the red valve covers
and bright Edelbrock air grabber. Plus, there are good additions,
like an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and a glasspack-style dual
exhaust. Part of being a family heirloom means investing in the
right maintenance. We have over $10k in receipts spanning the last
two decades. It includes work on the transmission, suspension,
electrical system, a new fuel pump, a new gas tank, and much more.
It's all part of keeping this classic a true cruiser for over a
half-century. You have good factory features like the Powerglide
automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. And now
there are also better driving features for today, like front discs
and modern tires afforded by the 17-inch wheel upgrade.
This Impala is pure rolling history, and this is your opportunity
to be the first owner outside the family. So it's time to get a
great classic that has a great story to tell. Call today!!!
