For Sale: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS in St. Louis, Missouri

Finished in striking factory code 900 Tuxedo Black with a bold 875 Red interior, this beautifully preserved 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe represents one of the most iconic full-size performance luxury cars of the early 1960s. Garage-kept from new and showing just 69,421 miles, this Impala has benefited from exceptional long-term stewardship and a truly remarkable ownership history.

Introduced in 1958, the Impala quickly rose to become Chevrolet's flagship full-size model, blending style, comfort, and performance in a way that captured the optimism of post-war America. By the early 1960s, the Impala was Chevrolet's best-selling model, and in 1961 Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport (SS) package, initially as a limited-production performance trim. By 1962, the SS option had evolved into a well-defined performance-luxury package featuring distinctive trim, sportier interior appointments, and available V8 power, cementing the Impala SS as a cultural and automotive icon.

This example is powered by its numbers-matching 283ci V8 with a Rochester 2-Jet carburetor, paired with a smooth Powerglide automatic transmission, delivering the effortless cruising character these cars are celebrated for. Factory equipment includes bucket seats with a locking center console, factory air conditioning, power steering, windshield washer system, AM transistor radio, full wheel covers with three-blade spinner caps, and 1-inch whitewall tires, all contributing to a correct and period-authentic presentation.

Equally compelling is this Impala's story. Purchased new in 1962, it remained with the original family for nearly five decades, used primarily as a summer car at their seasonal home in Petoskey, Michigan. During the off-season, it was stored in an airport hangar at Harbor Springs, emerging each year for use from June through September. We believe the car was professionally repainted sometime in the early 1990's. Following the passing of the family patriarchs, the car was included in the estate and sold along with the Michigan property around 2011. The second owner continued the tradition, maintaining and enjoying the car at the same location before relocating it to St. Louis, Missouri in 2021. Later that year, it was sold to a particularly fitting third caretaker, the original owner's airplane pilot, who had loaded and unloaded the family's luggage into the Impala's trunk during summers in the 1980s. Each of the three owners shared a deeply personal connection to this unique car.

Mechanically, the Impala has been recently serviced in December 2025, including a new intake manifold gasket, rebuilt Rochester carburetor with a new choke tube, new valve cover gaskets, fresh drive belts, engine oil and filter, coolant system flush with new thermostat and temperature sending unit, brake cleaning and adjustment, and a resealed air-conditioning system converted to R134a refrigerant. Sensible updates include the addition of front and rear seatbelts and a conversion from the original generator to a modern alternator, improving reliability while retaining a stock appearance. Of note, while the car was parked in storage, the hood had approximately 4 areas where bird droppings stayed too long resulting in some lifting of the paint finish.

With its elegant color combination, documented long-term care, fascinating provenance, and recent mechanical attention, this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe stands as a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved and authentically presented example of one of Chevrolet's most celebrated models-equally suited for shows, touring, or continued careful enjoyment.