Vehicle Description
This 1963 Chevrolet Impala is the recipient of a frame-off
restoration by Auto Craft of Kansas City in 2011. This car
represents the type of showroom possibilities that Chevrolet
offered in a pivotal year, one that would conclude the 2-year,
second-generation design of this model. Underneath the hood is a
W-Series 348ci Turbo-Thrust V8 engine topped off with the three
2-barrel carburetion layout - a Tri-Power system restored by Hot
Rod Restoration in 2010 and featuring OEM-level reconditioning.
With the 3.25x4.125 oversquare bore and stroke configuration, this
engine has 9.5:1 compression, the classic W-head valve covers and
was rebuilt in 2009. It is backed by an automatic transmission,
with the Impala exhaling through an original factory dual-exhaust
system. Power brakes are also part of this car. With original sheet
metal, this car's exterior is done in beautiful Code 900 Tuxedo
Black and features the new-for-1960 side and grille trim. The white
top matches the white stripe on the rear quarters, which features
the Impala and crossed-flag emblems near the doors. The interior,
done in red, is restored to its original colors, as are the dash,
carpet and seat covers. The original gauges are still used in the
display, with a radio featuring cassette upgrades and dual
antennas; there are also power top controls and a red top boot.
Touches on the outside include the dual chrome mirrors, dual
rear-mount antennas, horizontal front fender trim, quad headlamps
and the matching taillamp trios housed in a brightwork trim piece.
The steel wheels are dressed up with full-size spinner wheel covers
and whitewall tires. The Chevrolet name is spelled out on the
leading edge of the hood, with a Chevrolet crest on the decklid.
