The SS, or "Super Sport," option was available for the first time in Chevrolet's 1961 catalogue. In 1962 it became a separate sub-series within the Impala lineup, in both coupe and convertible body styles. The SS models included special badging and "spinner" wheel covers, side-molding inserts, an engine-turned rear cove molding, and bucket seats with a console-for just $53.80 extra. No wonder so many opted for it. The package also included chassis enhancements and beefed-up springs and shock absorbers. Other features included power steering and brakes, metallic brake linings, a prominent column-mounted tachometer, and thin whitewall tires.
This well preserved 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS's exterior is finished beautifully in the factory colors of Saddle Tan with a contrasting Adobe Tan roof which is more of a cream shade. The paint's deep gloss is enhanced by brilliant chrome and brightwork. This classic Chevy presents as originally ordered, with no exterior modifications and with correct SS wheel covers and sporty rear-mounted twin antennas. The original window sticker and dealer invoice are still with the car, showing it was sold new at Roy Smith Chevrolet in Eton, Ohio, on October 13, 1962.
The interior features a color coordinating Saddle interior in excellent condition, with correct bucket seats, original clock and AM radio, desirable factory tachometer, console and 4-speed with upgraded Hurst shifter. A welcome upgrade is a modern air conditioning system with air ducts discreetly mounted under the dash.
Under the hood is the original matching-numbers 327 V8 paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and power steering. Upgrades include a Brawler 4-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock chrome open-element air cleaner, quality Cool Case aluminum radiator with dual electric fans, black billet hood hinges, and a dual-chamber master cylinder linked to four-wheel disc brakes. A dual exhaust system rumbles back through Magnaflow mufflers and exits with nostalgic chrome exhaust tips.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Matching-Numbers 327 V8 4-Speed Manual Transmission Upgraded Power 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Original Window Sticker and Dealer Invoice Cool Case Aluminum Radiator Brawler 4-Barrel Carburetor Modern Air Conditioning System Power Steering Magnaflow Mufflers Factory Tachometer Factory Bucket Seats Correct Factory SS Spinner Wheel Covers Factory AM Radio Twin Rear-Mounted Antennas
This matching number 327, 4-speed, 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS has been thoughtfully upgraded in just the right places, remaining largely stock in appearance, but much safer and satisfying to drive that it was when new. Call today!
