Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is proud to present this gorgeous 1963 Chevrolet
Impala SS. This 3rd generation Impala was originally an Ermine
White (936) car, but it sits before us today with a coat of bright
red paint that catches the eye. Up front, you'll find a
chrome-trimmed rectangular eggcrate grille with dual side-by-side
round headlights set in bright bezels. Centered above the grille on
the leading edge of the hood is a colorful Chevrolet badge, and
beneath the grille is a mirror-finish chrome bumper. As you look
down the side of the car, its rectilinear styling comes into focus,
and you'll see an abundance of chrome accents that add a luxurious
touch. The fenders feature bright horizontal trim toward the
forward edge and cross-flag badges to the rear of the wheels.
Bright elements continue with window trim, drip rail molding,
roof-line surround, dual side mirrors, wiper arms, door handles,
and ribbed rocker molding. A spear of body side molding starts
behind the front wheels and runs all the way to the rear, widening
as it travels. Filling the center of the spear is a piece of
engine-turned aluminum topped off with "IMPALA" lettering toward
the rear bumper. The driver's side gas fill door is accented with
ornamental chrome, as are both of the removable fender skirts. Also
on the rear quarters are bright circular "SS" badges with running
Impalas. Peeking out just behind the rear wheels on each side are
chrome exhaust tips that emit a glorious rumble. Around back are
iconic round triple taillights all set in an engine-turned aluminum
panel framed in chrome trim. The trunk lid wears a colorful
Chevrolet badge that matches the one up front on the hood, and the
chrome rear bumper mimics the front one as well. This whole
gleaming red and chrome package sits on a set of steel wheels with
correct "SS" hubcaps, all wrapped in Nexen N'Priz AH5 tires.
Lift the hood to reveal a very tidy and presentable black engine
bay that you'd be proud to show off at any car show. At the center
is a bright orange 5.4-liter 327ci 300hp Turbo-Fire V-8 mated to a
Borg-Warner 4-speed manual transmission, both of which we believe
to be original to the car. The front tab of the block is stamped
with a suffix code that ends with a "B", denoting it as the 300 hp
variant (as opposed to the 250 hp version). Back in 6,3, Chevy did
not stamp the engine and drivetrain components with numbers you
could link to a specific car, but they did date them. The build
date of this engine is 11/23/62, the transmission was built
1/31/63, and the car was built during the 4th week of March 1963.
These date codes line up in such a way that it's exceedingly likely
these are the original components. We were unable to read the date
code on the open-geared rear axle, but it does look period-correct.
Speaking of codes, the original cowl tag is still present under the
hood and it tells us that this Impala was born with trim "875" -
denoting a red vinyl bucket seat interior. The fact that only
"SS"-equipped models received bucket seats confirms that this is a
true "SS" car. Back to the engine, it's topped off with cast heads,
a stock intake, orange valve covers with "327" and "300HP"
call-outs, a 4-barrel Quadrajet carburetor, and a black air
cleaner. Other highlights under the hood include a new working A/C
compressor with 134A refrigerant (this is a factory A/C car!),
power steering, and power brakes (4-wheel drums, single reservoir).
Exhaust travels through very clean cast manifolds and glass-pack
style mufflers before exiting with an aggressive rumble.
It should come as no surprise that the interior of this '63 Impala
SS is every bit as stylish and well presented as the rest of the
car. The bright red vinyl interior is illuminated by working
courtesy lights and accented by chrome and aluminum elements that
catch your eye everywhere you look. The door panels are OEM-correct
and feature an armrest and bright buttons as well as dual window
cranks. The bright buttons continue on the backs of the red vinyl
front bucket and rear bench seats. The bucket seats are manually
adjustable and have chrome trim that frames the seat backs. The
rear bench features a bright Impala speaker cover at the top
center. All of the seats are in very good condition with no
significant imperfections. Between the front seats is a very cool
center console that features a long storage box with a ribbed
chrome top door, a white knob shifter with black boot, a chrome
shift-pattern plate, and a section with engine-turned aluminum and
a round "SS" badge. The dash is padded in red vinyl (an "SS"
feature) and features a lower flat dash with a speaker on the right
and a higher coved section on the left for the gauges. The gauge
and instrument bezels are embellished with more glistening
engine-turned aluminum. There is a 120mph speedometer, a fuel
gauge, an inop. analog clock, and warning lights for oil, gen, hot,
and cold. The odometer reads only 18,228 miles, and the title
claims those miles to be actual. A 6K dash-mounted factory
tachometer in its own pod is mounted just above the steering
column. To the left of the steering wheel on the dash are controls
for lights, wipers, and a vent, while on the right are the
ignition, a lighter, a Custom Autosound AM/FM/BT stereo, and an
ashtray. The stereo plays your favorite tunes not just through the
dash speaker but also through speakers mounted in the front kick
panels. Beneath the ignition and lighter are the HVAC controls that
blow cold A/C and hot heat. Directly ahead of the driver is an OEM
2-spoke steering wheel with accent bands and a bright Impala
SuperSport horn ring & centercap. Ahead of the front passenger is
simply an empty glovebox. Overhead is a tight white perforated
vinyl headliner, and underfoot is red hook & loop carpet. Back in
the trunk, you'll find a set of black carpeted floormats with
Impala cross flags logos, the original radio in a box (operation
unknown), a full spare, an owner's manual, a shop manual, and
instructions for the new stereo.
If you're looking specifically for a 3rd-gen Impala SS or just a
cool '60s cruise, this ride is going to get your heart pumping!
It's got a date-correct 300hp V-8, a 4-speed manual, cold factory
A/C, power steering, power brakes, and all the gorgeous trim that
comes with the SS package! This Impala SS is a true pleasure to
drive, and it's certain to put a smile on your face every time you
turn the key! Give us a call today and make this stunning piece of
American automotive history your own!
ENGINE
5.4liter 327ci 300hp Turbo-Fire V-8 (cast date-11/2/62, build
date-11/23/62, suffix-F1123B)
Cast Heads and Intake
4-Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor
Points Ignition
Orange Valve Covers with 327ci and 300hp Decals
Power Steering
Cast Exhaust Manifolds
Glass-Pack Style Mufflers
Working Factory A/C Converted to 134A
TRANSMISSION
4-Speed Manual Borg-Warner T-10 (build date-1/31/63, cast
#-3782212)
GM Rear Axle - Open Gears (cast #-3725898)
Console Shifter
BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Drums
EXTERIOR
Bright Red Paint
Stunning Chrome Trim
Dual Chrome Side Mirrors
Correct Badging in Excellent Condition
Engine-Turned Aluminum Taillight Panel
Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips
Fender Skirts
Steel Wheels with Factory SS Hubcaps
Nexen N'Priz AH5 Tires
INTERIOR
Red Vinyl SS Bucket Seat Interior
Front Bucket and Rear Bench Seats in Excellent Condition
Center Console with Storage Box, Shifter, and Ornate Shift
Plate
Red Hook & Loop Carpet
Black Carpeted Impala Cross-Flag Logo Floormats
Tight White Perforat...for more information please contact the
seller.
