This 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe is a Golden Anniversary Edition that was repainted in “Corona Cream Yellow” and received black vinyl cabin upholstery during refurbishment work completed in 2010. The car is powered by a 409ci V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors that is mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a PosiTraction differential, and it is also equipped with power steering, Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, chrome 17″ wheels, and an electric auxiliary fuel pump. The cabin is outfitted with a retro-look stereo, air conditioning, and front bucket seats. This Impala SS coupe is now offered with spare parts and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
All Golden Anniversary Edition Impalas were finished from the factory in Anniversary Gold, and this car was repainted, reportedly in the PPG shade of Corona Cream Yellow, during refurbishment work completed in 2010. The antennas have been shaved, and further styling details include polished exhaust finishers, engine-turned bodyside trim, and a recessed tail panel.
Chrome five-spoke 17″ wheels are mounted with Bridgestone Potenza RE750 tires. SS examples were fitted with a heavy-duty suspension that included revised front and rear coil springs and shock absorbers. This example is equipped with power-assisted steering and brakes, and red-finished Wilwood calipers are mounted over slotted and drilled rotors.
Trimmed from the factory in Yellow-Gold vinyl, the front bucket seats and rear bench have been reupholstered in black vinyl. Appointments include vent windows, metal trim accents, a retro-look radio, and R134a air conditioning.
The two-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a horizontal 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges indicating coolant temperature and fuel level. A tachometer is mounted to the steering column, and aftermarket readouts for oil pressure and coolant temperature are installed behind the ashtray door. The five-digit odometer shows 9k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 409ci breathes through dual four-barrel carburetors, and ignition components from MSD and Summit Racing have been installed. The seller notes that the engine was overhauled during the 2010 refurbishment. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator and an electric fan.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, and the seller notes that the rear axle has a PosiTraction differential. An auxiliary electric fuel pump is said to have been installed.
Decoding the body tag reveals the following information:
- 04B – Second week of April production
- Style: 62 1847 – 1962 Impala Sport Coupe
- Body: VN3345 – Los Angeles assembly; body-sequence number
- Trim: 891 – Yellow-Gold vinyl, bucket seats
- Paint: 927 – Anniversary Gold