55k-MILE 1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala hardtop is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching dual-carburetor 409ci Turbo-Fire V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Ermine White over a blue vinyl interior, this Impala is now offered by the selling dealer with spare parts, the original radio, and a clear title.

Highlights

• 55,690 original miles
• Garage-kept for last 20+ years
• Originally sold in California
• Engine rebuilt by Drago Covette in 2008
• Dual four-barrel Edelbrock carburetors
• Custom dual exhaust system with electric cutouts
• Chrome brightwork re-chromed to show condition

Ownership History

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Ohio 

EXTERIOR

• Ermine White paint
• Driver-side mirror 
• Impala badging 
• Chrome bumpers

Updates

• Changed from original two-tone Ermine White and Satin Silver poly (code 984) to monotone Ermine White
• Bumpers and brightwork recently re-chromed 
• GM Restoration official replacement tail light lenses 

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 14-inch white wheels
  • Chevrolet hubcaps
• Staggered-width radial tires
  • 225/45 Firestone Firehawk front
  • 245/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A rear

INTERIOR

• Blue vinyl upholstery (code 842)
• Bench seat
• Power steering
• Radio delete plate
• Fire extinguisher

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Column-mounted 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Temperature 
  • Fuel
• Auxiliary Sunpro gauges
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Amps
• Odometer shows 55,690 miles
  • Reportedly accurate

Updates

• Tachometer converted to transistor

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 409ci Turbo-Fire V8
  • 409 horsepower at 6,000 rpm 
  • 420 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
  • Engine rebuilt
  • Dyno'd at 476 horsepower 
  • Bored 0.30 over
  • Dual four-barrel Edelbrock carburetors
  • Edelbrock aluminum heads
  • Edelbrock intake manifold
  • Headers
  • Aluminum radiator 

Transmission

• Four-speed manual 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Posi-traction rear end
  • 3.70 gears 
• Rear drum brakes
• Rear adjustable air shocks
• Custom Flowmaster dual-exhaust system
  • QTP electric cut-outs with switch

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Some small scratches and door dents

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Spare parts 
• Original radio
• Display board
• Framed display featuring previous registrations along with the original license plate, manuals, and brochure

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video of a walkaround inspection and start-up