🔥 FOR SALE: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – 2D Convertible
✨ Edelbrock E-Force Supercharged V8 | Wilwood Brakes | 4-Speed Manual | Custom Restomod Build
This 1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible takes classic American styling and combines it with modern performance and technology. The iconic early-'60s Impala body has been transformed into a serious restomod, featuring a modern Edelbrock E-Force supercharged V8, upgraded braking hardware, custom engine components, and a beautifully detailed engine bay.
The result is a classic Impala that retains the timeless look of the original while delivering the performance, reliability, and drivability expected from a modern performance build.
📌 VEHICLE DETAILS
Year: 1962
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Impala
Body Style: Convertible
VIN: 2176760690
Engine: Supercharged V8
Supercharger: Edelbrock E-Force
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Build: Custom Restomod
🔥 SUPERCHARGED V8 PERFORMANCE
The centerpiece of this build is a modern Edelbrock E-Force supercharged V8. The E-Force system is a positive-displacement supercharger designed to provide immediate boost and strong low- and mid-range torque while maintaining a clean, integrated appearance.
Under the hood, the engine features:
• Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger
• Integrated Edelbrock supercharger assembly
• Custom supercharged V8 setup
• Performance-oriented intake system
• High-flow air intake
• Custom braided-line plumbing
• Performance ignition components
• Custom engine dress-up
• Aluminum performance components
• Detailed and professionally finished engine bay
The supercharger installation is especially impressive visually, with the Edelbrock E-Force assembly sitting prominently on top of the V8 and custom plumbing and accessories throughout the engine compartment.
The engine bay has been carefully finished rather than simply installing the components and leaving everything exposed. The braided lines, black engine components, polished hardware, and blue-painted inner fenders create a clean, cohesive presentation.
🛑 WILWOOD PERFORMANCE BRAKING
This Impala has also been upgraded with Wilwood performance braking hardware.
The engine-bay photos clearly show a Wilwood master cylinder and upgraded brake system, giving this classic substantially more stopping capability than the original factory braking setup.
• Wilwood Master Cylinder
• Upgraded Performance Brake System
• Modern Brake Components
• Performance-Oriented Braking Hardware
The upgraded braking system is an important part of the build, especially considering the additional performance provided by the supercharged V8.
🏁 CUSTOM ENGINE BAY
One of the standout features of this Impala is the attention to detail throughout the engine compartment.
The engine bay features:
• Custom blue-painted inner fenders and firewall
• Edelbrock E-Force supercharger
• Custom braided hoses and lines
• AN-style fittings
• Performance air intake
• Custom engine covers
• Performance accessory components
• Cleanly routed wiring and plumbing
• Detailed engine-bay presentation
• Wilwood braking components
• Custom hood support hardware
The "Impala Supercharged" badging on the engine components adds another unique touch and makes it immediately clear that this is not a stock classic-car engine bay.
🛞 MODERN RESTOMOD HARDWARE
While the exterior maintains the classic appearance of the 1962 Impala, the mechanical components underneath have been modernized to complement the performance of the supercharged V8.
The combination of a modern V8, forced induction, upgraded braking system, and manual transmission gives this Impala a completely different driving character from an original 1962 model.
🏁 CLASSIC IMPALA EXTERIOR
• 1962 Impala Convertible Body
• Iconic Early-'60s Chevrolet Styling
• Long Sculpted Body Lines
• Extensive Chrome Trim
• Classic Chevrolet Front-End Design
• Convertible Top
• Classic Impala Badging
• Period-Correct Exterior Appearance
The body retains the unmistakable character of the third-generation Impala. Its long proportions, chrome detailing, and convertible configuration give it the presence that made these cars legendary.
🛋 CLASSIC INTERIOR WITH PERFORMANCE CHARACTER
• Classic Impala Interior
• Manual Transmission
• Floor-Mounted 4-Speed Shifter
• Classic Instrumentation
• Convertible Configuration
The manual transmission keeps the driver connected to the car, making this much more engaging than a typical automatic classic cruiser.
🔥 WHY THIS IMPALA STANDS OUT
✔ 1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
✔ Custom Restomod Build
✔ Edelbrock E-Force Supercharged V8
✔ Modern forced-induction performance
✔ Wilwood upgraded braking system
✔ Wilwood master cylinder
✔ 4-Speed Manual Transmission
✔ Rear-Wheel Drive
✔ Custom detailed engine bay
✔ Braided performance lines & fittings
✔ High-flow performance intake
✔ Custom engine components
✔ Iconic third-generation Impala styling
✔ Convertible body style
This isn't simply a restored 1962 Impala — it's a modernized American restomod built around the combination of classic Chevrolet styling and serious V8 performance.
The Edelbrock E-Force supercharger, modern V8, upgraded Wilwood braking system, and custom-finished engine bay completely change the character of this classic while preserving what makes the '62 Impala so desirable in the first place.
Classic looks. Supercharged V8 power. Modern braking. 4-speed manual. One serious Impala.
📍 LOCATION & CONTACT
3234 Motor Cir, Riverside, CA 92504
📞 951-578-9407