Vehicle Description
1962 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
"Most elegant car of its kind! A rare combination of qualities
marks this year's Impala as the finest investment in its class.
Interiors are the most luxurious ever offered. Distinctive styling
gives a new overall look of richness. And every '62 Impala
incorporates all the reasons that make a Chevrolet traditionally
hold a higher resale value than other makes. For top elegance in
Chevrolet's big car line, look over the '62 Impala!" From the 1962
Chevrolet sales brochure.
For consignment, a 1962 Chevrolet Impala hardtop, showing 66,912
unverifiable miles as the title reads Mileage Exempt, bearing a
unique paint job and stunning interior This is an old school ride,
and one of six Impala models available in 1962. Cars would swell
into the 70's, but in 1962 this was considered by Chevrolet a big
car.
Exterior
Ermine White is enhanced on every panel with gold scallop designs,
C-shaped graphics that start thick and rocket back to asymmetrical
points which give the illusion of movement even when the car is
standing still. It's like the whoosh lines in cartoons, drawn to
show forward motion. Even the horizontal surfaces here are adorned
with the outlined graphics and along with the rear canted double
antenna out back, this car simply exudes speed. Triple tail lights
out back are unmistakable in the car world and the twin headlights
underscored by a marker light are also unique. 14-inch wheels wear
hubcaps with faux knock offs and are wrapped in white walls while
the red rim of the steel wheel adds another dimension. A reflective
stripe has been added to the midline trim and an SS emblem has been
added to the rear quarter. Imperfections include a number of areas
down low with paint runs, touched up chips, and a ding in some
metalwork.
Interior
Square stitched red vinyl makes up the upper door panels showing a
bit of patina in discoloration while down below, vertically
stitched white vinyl sets the contrast. Controls on the door are
diminutive for such a "big car" and fit the trends of slim hardware
on 60's cars. Thick padding makes up the front seats which make up
the split bench, dressed in red vinyl with white stitched insert,
showing some compression and staining on the driver's side but in
overall nice condition. The pattern is copied on the back bench
which dips dramatically in the center to make room for a
decorative, metal plate. The red steering wheel also wears patina
but is intact and attractive, fronting the simple dash that puts a
horizontal speedometer over a trio of round gauges in a grooved
metal mid-plate that also takes on the AM radio towards the center.
The dash pad also shows its age with some cracking in the material.
The red loop carpet is excellent while the perforated white
headliner shows some age but is not torn or loose. Cut to fit mats
cover the extraordinarily clean trunk which houses a spare on the
rear shelf.
Drivetrain
Also clean is the 283ci V8 under the hood with orange block, red
heater hoses, and gold brake booster, along with ribbed, polished
valve covers. A 4-barrel carburetor sits atop an Edelbrock intake
manifold and it's all married to a Powerglide 2-speed automatic
transmission sending power to 3.36 gears in back. Those power
brakes are drums all the way around.
Undercarriage
We don't see many painted gas tanks, but this one is white
underneath and in sharp contrast to the surface rust that covers
most components and the left side exhaust. The pans are coated with
oil and the knuckles are driver quality, and we note some flaking
rust, painted over on a body brace and on belly pans. The rear
differential might need attention to the pinion seal as there's oil
there as well. Dual exhaust meets a pair of Cherrybomb mufflers on
their way to the back and chrome tips. Suspension consists of coil
springs up front and a 3 link with coil springs and a panhard bar
out back.
Drive-Ability
Now we're cruisin'! This is the ultimate boulevard car whether
that's Woodward or Ventura or Roosevelt. The 283 provides plenty of
power for a cruise, and probably a bit more, and it sounds great
out of the Cherrybombs. Lots of glass means lots of visibility and
the car also handles well as it hugs the ground, and tracks
straight. All functions work as they should. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
More than 700,000 Impalas were produced in 1962 making it one of
the most popular cars in the country. They were mostly used and
used up, so finding survivors in any semblance of drivable and
showable condition is still considered an opportunity for now, one
of the most desired classics of the era. This one offers a unique
presentation and a venerable V8 and along with a clean interior,
and just needs a new steward and new boulevard to enter its next
chapter of cruising glory.
21847B126021
2-1962
18-Impala V8
47-2 Door Hardtop
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
126021-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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