Vehicle Description
The 1962 Chevrolet Impala got a subtle restyle and was treated to a
new roofline defining the sport coupes with a simulated convertible
roof styling with a creased edge along the rear. Continuing their
role as the top-of-the-line Chevrolets, Impalas wore full-length
upper body side moldings, ribbed body sill moldings, stainless
steel window reveal trim, and special rear-fender script. The Super
Sport option was now a $156 trim package for the Impala sport coupe
or convertible, available with any engine, even the Hi-Thrift
six-cylinder. That extra outlay bought front bucket seats of
"leather-soft" vinyl with aluminum edging, a passenger assist bar,
a console with locking compartment, aluminum molding inserts, and
knock-off-style wheel covers. These highly desired Impalas continue
to be sought after by collectors and customizers alike, lending to
their strong survival rate and restoration efforts.
Offered here is a beautifully customized 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Convertible finished in Tuxedo Black over Black/White houndstooth
interior, along with a matching black convertible top! Under the
hood now lies a professionally built LS3 Fuel-injected Hot Rod V8
by BluePrint Engines of Kearney, Nebraska with a dyno-tested 543
horsepower and 522 lb. ft. of torque! This mates to a custom built
4L80 overdrive automatic transmission and rear axle differential
with spool and Auburn gearing! Additional equipment and accessories
include Vintage Air GenIV complete heating and air conditioning
system, fully adjustable AccuAir Ultimate Air Suspension Package
with height sensor control and programmable touchpad remote,
Wilwood power 4-wheel disc braking system with ventilated rotors
and red painted calipers, staggered 18"/20" Coys chrome wheels,
power steering, power windows & remote door locks, Dakota Digital
HDX instrumentation, complete RetroSound full speaker audio kit
with Planet Audio 1000W amplifier that is Bluetooth/Sirius
satellite capable, Forever Sharp SS steering wheel, center console
with Lokar shifter with digital gear indicator, stainless steel
dual exhaust system, carpeted floor mats, and more!
This special Impala was equipped with a 409ci and Muncie 4-speed
manual transmission when owned by a Loveland, Colorado enthusiast.
After much difficulty fighting the dual carburetion system at high
altitude, this owner decided to go a different direction with a
brand new BluePrint crate LS3 engine with modern fuel injection and
upgraded automatic transmission to handle to mountainous elevation
changes. This complete transformation was conducted in 2021 by Fast
Track based in Fort Collins, Colorado at tremendous expense and
labor time. The results are quite impressive, and the grade of
products selected throughout the process were all of the highest
quality! It would sell to its current St. Louis owner with
approximately 2,000 proven miles on the odometer, and another 350
mile added already this spring during fair weather days.
It is a superb road car with one of the most impressive air ride
systems we have ever tested! The drivetrain performance is
perfectly balanced for any driver in any environment, and the power
accessories make for complete ease of daily function and weekend
fun! You would be hard-pressed to find another fully optioned
example this well sorted and ready for immediate enjoyment! It will
come with service records back to 2020, 2 sets of keys with remote
fobs, and storage car cover with battery tender. Please call with
questions or to schedule your chance to review it in person! We
invite offers at any time and remind clients that we will help ship
worldwide! Thanks for looking and act quickly!
