This 1962 Chevrolet Impala convertible is finished in maroon over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 409ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a cream convertible soft top, a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo, and triple taillights integrated into an aluminum rear fascia. The seller notes that the transmission has been rebuilt, the fuel system has been overhauled, and the clutch was replaced under previous ownership. The car is said to have resided with two prior owners and was acquired by the seller in 2016. This Impala is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, spare parts, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
The car is noted to said to have been repainted in Honduras Maroon under prior ownership and features a cream convertible soft top. Additional exterior details include bright side moldings, SS badging, chrome bumpers and accents, dual exhaust outlets, and triple taillights integrated into an aluminum rear fascia. Bubbling is noted on the fender well lip above the right-rear wheel.
Steel 14″ wheels wear chrome covers with faux spinners and are wrapped in 215/70 Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP II tires. A space-saving spare is located in the trunk and can be seen in the gallery below. A used power steering pump and cylinder will accompany the car.
The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in black vinyl with white piping along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo, a glovebox, and a cabin heater. Two Bose speakers have been fitted in the rear side panels, and the removed Delco AM radio is included in the sale.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a clock, and gauges for fuel level and water temperature. A 7k-rpm tachometer is mounted to the steering column, and the five-digit odometer shows 57k miles, approximately 300 of which were added by the seller.
The 409ci Turbofire V8 features dual Carter four-barrel carburetors along with a chrome 409-branded air cleaner with matching valve covers. The seller states the fuel system was overhauled under current ownership with a replacement fuel tank and fuel lines.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Posi-Traction rear axle. A dual exhaust system is installed with MagnaFlow mufflers, and the transmission is said to have been rebuilt under prior ownership along with replacement of the clutch and resurfacing of the flywheel.