Vehicle Description
Beautiful 1963 Chevrolet Impala. Viper red with custom black SS
interior. Great-running 350 cubic inch V8 with automatic. Power
steering and power disc brakes. Upgraded stereo. A very attractive
Impala hardtop with lots of upgrades! It's probably fair to call
the 1963 Chevrolet Impala iconic-high style combined with plenty of
firepower make these cars popular even six decades later. This
extremely well done Impala hardtop has just the right look thanks
to the brilliant Viper Red paint job and the addition of the
engine-turned SS trim. Whomever did the bodywork was at the top of
his game, because this beautiful red hardtop has even gaps, great
panel alignment, and a brilliant shine that can only come from
modern urethane paints. It's a bit bolder than the original Roman
Red, but when the result is this good, does it even matter? This
car stops traffic wherever it goes. It's worth noting that it isn't
a real SS, but the correct SS emblems and trim were sourced and
installed during the restoration, giving it a factory look that
enthusiasts love. In fact, there's a lot of bright trim that
remains in excellent condition, from the bumpers to the stainless
moldings around the windows. Dual antennas are a traditional Chevy
look and it works as well here as anywhere else. Out back there are
three taillights per side, which makes the Impala easy to identify,
and all the glass is in very good shape with no cracks or
delamination. The black bucket seat interior takes a few liberties
with the factory formula, starting with buckets and a console also
borrowed from a real SS. The seats were custom upholstered with
factory-style vinyl in a diamond-tufted pattern that's upscale and
gives the interior a unique look that we find very appealing.
Reproduction door panels, new carpets, and a fresh headliner were
also installed at the same time, and it's all still in excellent
condition with very few signs of use or age. Factory gauges are
joined by a tachometer on the steering column and a trio of
white-faced dials under the dash, and there's more engine-turned
trim on the dash and console. Entertainment comes from a
retro-looking digital AM/FM/cassette head unit that powers speakers
in the original locations. There's also a white cue ball knob for
the shifter, which manages the TH350 3-speed automatic underneath.
The trunk is correctly outfitted with a reproduction mat set and a
full-sized spare tire is perched up on its deck in the original
spot, along with a factory jack assembly. Power comes from a
warmed-over 350 cubic inch V8 built by noted experts at Gellner
Engineering. It features all the right upgrades, from a 4-barrel
carburetor to an MSD ignition system to a heavy-duty aluminum
radiator up front. Long-tube headers feed a mellow-sounding dual
exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers, and someone
thoughtfully added a reproduction decal to the chrome air cleaner
in a nod to the factory build. It runs great, starts easily, and
has enough power to make even the big Impala feel light on its
feet. Of course, some of that is thanks to power steering and power
front disc brakes with a dual reservoir master cylinder. A TH350
3-speed automatic transmission feeds the original rear end, which
feels like it has 3.55 gears inside. You'll note the floors and
rockers are in excellent shape and the suspension is fortified with
aftermarket control arms and a Panhard rod, along with a set of
rear air shocks to keep a level attitude. Ride quality is excellent
(the Impala really was a luxury car, after all) and it has just the
right bark from the exhaust. Stylish Rally wheels are always a
favorite choice, with these carrying staggered 215/65/15 front and
255/60/15 rear blackwall radials. Documentation includes an
original owner's manual and a thick binder full of receipts for
restoration and service. This is simply a good-looking car that
drives just as great as it looks. There's plenty of power to match
the Viper Red paint, and that interior is as comfortable as ever.
Iconic good looks and easy road manners are the Impala's hallmarks
and this car has them honed to a fine edge. Ready to rock for far
less than the cost of duplication. Call today! Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
