Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller wmarion93dog
Chevrolet's 1962 statistics are impressive. It sold over 2.1 million cars, and the full-size lineup numbered more than 1.4 million units.
The Impala was still king of the castle with 704K units, and the Super Sport, which had debuted the previous year as a $53.80 package, was now more popular. About 100K customers ordered the SS option in 1962.
The 1962 Impala in these photos has begun a long search for a new home, likely after years of sitting in storage. eBay seller wmarion93dog isn't sharing many details, but photos posted on the auction site show the car looking dusty, dirty, and rusty, and I can only assume this is a long-overdue restoration project.
The rust is the most concerning part of this Impala, and the owner acknowledges that the trunk is in poor condition. However, I don't expect the floors to be any better, but you'll have to inspect them yourself if you think the car is worth a shot.
The interior appears to be complete and in good condition, and I admit I wasn't expecting the cabin to be in such solid condition considering the bodywork. However, give this Impala a good clean and you might be impressed, because everything appears to be in place, with no rips or tears. The car has not served as a donor for another project, although it's unclear how original it still is.
The engine under the hood is the most mysterious part. The owner says this Impala is equipped with a “400 small block and a 350 transmission.” The engine runs great, they say.
The base V8 on the 1962 Impala was the 283 with 170 horsepower, and optional units included the 327 small-block and the Turbo-Fire 409 with up to 409 horsepower. A 400 was not available in the lineup, so be sure to ask more questions if you are considering purchasing this car for a factory-spec restoration.
The owner has listed the Impala on eBay with a reserve, which could be a major obstacle to getting the car back on the road. Bidding starts at $3,500 and the reserve is unknown, but no one has yet entered the bidding for this Impala. The car is parked in Augusta, Georgia, and if you decide to take it home, you should be able to drive it on its own wheels if you live nearby.