Photo: eBay seller alittletinymonkey
The Impala debuted in 1958 and needed only a few years to become the best-selling car in the United States. The debut of the Super Sport in 1961 pushed the nameplate to new heights, turning the Impala into the right vehicle for everybody specifically interested in more performance and adrenaline behind the wheel.
1963 witnessed a new milestone for the Super Sport. Chevrolet produced the 50 millionth car, and the GM brand picked the perfect model to celebrate this event. An Impala Super Sport was driven by New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller from the Tarrytown, New York assembly lines.
The event gained incredible press coverage, serving as great marketing material for the Impala.
The 1963 example in these photos lacks the Super Sport treatment but is still an amazing example that spent its entire life with only third owners. The second was so uninspired that they installed speakers in the doors in the '80s, killing off the original setup in the cabin.
Speaking of the cabin, everything you see in this Impala is original. eBay seller alittletinymonkey says the cabin has been preserved to the factory condition, and despite never getting a refresh, it's still in impressive shape. Almost everything inside this Impala works, as only the stereo system and the wipers appear to require urgent attention.
The engine under the hood is the 327 small-block unit in good shape. The 327 could be had on the 1963 Impala with 250 and 300 horsepower. Both configurations were fitted with a four-barrel carburetor, but the more powerful version boasted a Carter unit. The 250-horsepower block was equipped with a Rochester carburetor.
The owner describes this Impala as a "99% original" example, as the remaining 1% is not original due to the unfortunate installation of door speakers.
One of the most important tidbits that explains why the Impala is in such great shape is how it was preserved during this whole time. The car spent its entire life indoors, as each of the three owners parked the car in a garage. The rust is not an issue, and while minor touches are needed, the car won't need anything other than minor TLC.
The selling price makes sense, though I'd say it's a bit too ambitious for a non-SS Impala. The owner expects to get $40K for this Impala, and they didn't enable the Make Offer button. The price is firm, but approximately 130 people have already added the vehicle to their watchlist, meaning that takeover talks might already be underway.
The vehicle is parked in San Diego, California, and considering the listing will expire in approximately eight days, I expect the Impala to find a new home later this week. You should be able to drive the car anywhere, albeit towing it home makes more sense.
The event gained incredible press coverage, serving as great marketing material for the Impala.
The 1963 example in these photos lacks the Super Sport treatment but is still an amazing example that spent its entire life with only third owners. The second was so uninspired that they installed speakers in the doors in the '80s, killing off the original setup in the cabin.
Speaking of the cabin, everything you see in this Impala is original. eBay seller alittletinymonkey says the cabin has been preserved to the factory condition, and despite never getting a refresh, it's still in impressive shape. Almost everything inside this Impala works, as only the stereo system and the wipers appear to require urgent attention.
The engine under the hood is the 327 small-block unit in good shape. The 327 could be had on the 1963 Impala with 250 and 300 horsepower. Both configurations were fitted with a four-barrel carburetor, but the more powerful version boasted a Carter unit. The 250-horsepower block was equipped with a Rochester carburetor.
The owner describes this Impala as a "99% original" example, as the remaining 1% is not original due to the unfortunate installation of door speakers.
One of the most important tidbits that explains why the Impala is in such great shape is how it was preserved during this whole time. The car spent its entire life indoors, as each of the three owners parked the car in a garage. The rust is not an issue, and while minor touches are needed, the car won't need anything other than minor TLC.
The selling price makes sense, though I'd say it's a bit too ambitious for a non-SS Impala. The owner expects to get $40K for this Impala, and they didn't enable the Make Offer button. The price is firm, but approximately 130 people have already added the vehicle to their watchlist, meaning that takeover talks might already be underway.
The vehicle is parked in San Diego, California, and considering the listing will expire in approximately eight days, I expect the Impala to find a new home later this week. You should be able to drive the car anywhere, albeit towing it home makes more sense.
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