This 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible was refinished in gold over brown leather upholstery as part of a refurbishment completed under current ownership, and it is powered by a Whipple-supercharged 5.7-liter LS1 V8 linked to a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission and 3.50:1 differential. Additional equipment includes a power-operated tan soft top, staggered-diameter Forgeline wheels, Wilwood disc brakes, power steering, Ridetech suspension components, adjustable coilovers, side-exit exhaust pipes, Vintage Air climate control, Classic Instruments gauges, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, power windows, and a Kenwood touchscreen stereo receiver. This Impala convertible is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Florida title.
The body was refinished in gold as part of a refurbishment completed under current ownership, and chrome trim adorns the bumpers, grille, and window surrounds. Exterior features include a power-operated tan soft top, quad headlights, an engine-turned taillight panel, SS badging, and side-exit exhaust pipes with rectangular finishers.
The 19″ and 20″ Forgeline wheels wear Michelin tires measuring 255/35 up front and 275/30 out back. Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted Wilwood disc brakes, Ridetech tubular front control arms and rear trailing arms, a rear sway bar, adjustable coilovers at each corner, and an E-Stopp electronic parking brake.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in brown leather that stretches to the door panels. Interior amenities include Vintage Air climate control, a center console, a push-button starter, lap belts for five occupants, power windows, Impala SS-embroidered floor mats, and a Kenwood touchscreen stereo receiver wired to four component speakers in the cabin along with a pair of amplifiers and subwoofers in the trunk. The seller notes Dynamat sound insulation material is installed beneath the tan carpet.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Classic Instruments gauges including a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary readouts for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 1,700 miles, all of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 was rebuilt under current ownership, and the oil was changed in June 2023. The car is equipped with the following components:
- Roots-style Whipple supercharger
- LS7 lifters
- Hardened pushrods
- Dual valve springs
- Aftermarket trunnions
- Aftermarket camshaft
- Cloyes adjustable timing set
- Holley oil pan
- ARP bolt kit
- Wegner accessory drive kit
- Stainless-steel fuel tank w/ ZL1 fuel pump
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission sourced from TCI Automotive. Additional equipment includes a 2,800-rpm-stall FTI Performance torque converter along with a Strange 3.50:1 differential.
