Vehicle Description
Handsomely finished in Tuxedo Black, this 1962 Impala Super Sport
benefits from a highly documented restoration, with ample power
delivered by a period-correct 327ci small-block V8 engine. Mounting
correct manifolds and a 4-barrel carburetor, the 327 mill is rated
at 300hp and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Correct
details abound underhood, including a factory air cleaner, OEM
glass windshield-washer bottle, and finishes. Interior features
include a new interior trimmed in Bright Red upholstery, accented
by the correct 'SS' center console, dash, and gauges. A Chevrolet
transistor AM radio and dual rear-deck antennae provide additional
entertainment, but the real joy is delivered by the mechanical
notes delivered by the Impala's great-sounding dual exhaust system.
Finishing touches include correct steel wheels, full SS wheel
covers, and whitewall tires. Consistent with the rest of the
vehicle, the undercarriage of this highly attractive 1962 Impala SS
Sport Coupe is very clean and well maintained. A mounted spare tire
and roadside jack are properly mounted inside the correctly
finished and spacious trunk. Handsomely presented throughout, this
1960s Chevrolet icon is ready to show and enjoy.Chevrolet debuted
the Super Sport option on the GM division's popular full-size
Impala in 1961 and the concept took off for 1962 with the restyled
models. Available with both 6-cylinder and V8 power teams on the
Impala Sport Coupe and Convertible for just $53.80 extra plus
$102.25 for bucket seats, the Code 240 Super Sport option added a
wealth of upscale, performance-themed style. Among the many 'SS'
features were distinctive swirl-pattern bodyside moldings, 'SS'
badges, unique Super Sport wheel covers with simulated knock-off
spinners, a locking floor console, and passenger-assist handle.
Combined with the Impala's convertible roof styling for the Sport
Coupe, additional chrome trim, and an engine-turned
aluminum-and-chrome panel housing the triple-unit taillight
assembly, the Impala SS exuded sporty "Jet Age" elegance far beyond
its affordable pricing. Demand was high for this value-rich
package, with expert sources reporting 99,311 Impalas equipped with
the SS option for 1962.
