1962 Chevrolet Impala

Original SS Sport Coupe Coupe

283 V8

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE VIN NUMBER: 21847F182785 VIN DECODE: 2 YEAR 1962 18 SERIES IMPALA 8 Cyl. 47 BODY SPORT COUPE 2 – DOOR F ASSESMBLY FLINT-MI 182785 SERIAL 182785 PAINT CODE: 927BC MANUFACTURER: GM CODE WA3018 ANNIVERSARY GOLD History: The Chevrolet Impala is an automobile built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors, Ed Cole, Chevrolet’s chief engineer in the late 1950s, defined the impala as “prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.” For many years, the Impala was the best selling automobile in the United States, and its 1965 sales of over one million units still stands as a record. Source: Wikipedia This incredibly rare 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Golden Anniversary Sport Coupe is finished in most of its original Anniversary Gold paint and its original yellow-gold interior. The vehicle was purchased in 2004 and was completely restored in 2010. The odometer reading at time of purchase was 50,841. The current odometer reading is 52,800. The vehicle is rarely driven and limited to weekend drives averaging 200 miles a year in the last 5 years. According to John Mahoney, the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's technical advisor for early 1960s full-size cars, only 300 to 350 Golden Anniversary Impalas were ever produced. Every Golden Anniversary Impala received special code 927 gold paint and special trim code 891 yellow-gold vinyl bucket seats. The vehicle is equipped with a 283 V8 and manufactured in Flint, Michigan. The car has been completed restored from frame off to finish. The vehicle runs beautiful and is a true SS Sport Coupe. This Chevrolet Impala Golden Anniversary SS Sport Coupe is truly incredible. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire one of the finest and most original examples to be found anywhere. Only serious bidders with an understanding of the true American Classic Car should submit a bid. No brokers and/or dealers will be allowed, as the Seller would like to provide the public at large an opportunity to purchase a piece of this historical Americana, so please bid with confidence. Buyers purchasing outside of Southern California are responsible for shipping and transporting charges. According to MuscleCarFacts.com, there were 704,900 impalas produced which includes 100,000 super sports. Out of the 100,000 super sports produces, approximately 350 Golden Anniversary series were produced, making this car a rare collectible. http://www.musclecarfacts.com/chevrolet-impala/242-1962-impala Additional information regarding the 1962 Impala Super Sport Coupe can be found at the following link: http://www.bestcarfinder.com/sale-by-owner/olive-hill-ky/chevrolet-21654454.html Also offered is the CHEVROLET DEALER’S SHOWROOM CATALOGUE for 1962 Chevrolet Series; and 1962 CHEVROLET FINGER TIP FACTS; AND 1962 CHEVROLET PASSENGER CAR OWNER’S GUIDE. The binders were owned by the late Eugene “Gene” Jantzen-Owned Chevrolet Dealership, St. Louis, Missouri. https://business.highbeam.com/435553/article-1G1-79822338/eugene-jantzen-owned-chevrolet-dealership-hereThis beautiful 1962 Impala SS comes three (3) of the most rarest first edition catalogues that originated from Detroit: General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. A 1961 -1st Edition, Color-illustrated 8-ring binder, clear plastic padded vinyl front cover, color cover art of 2-door Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe on front cover, color photo illustrations on rear cover of the Corvair, and the 2-door Chevy II Nova. Three (3) volumes: Dealer’s Showroom Sample Catalogue [160 pp]; Chevrolet Finger Tip Facts [divers paginations] & 1962 Chevrolet Owner’s Guide [50 pp]. The Showroom catalogue contains graduated thumb tabs to divide the divers sections. Stiff-stock illustrated paper. Color-printed title, over 400 color illustrations, color photos, text illustrations, diagrams; 148 tipped-in paint samples (2-1/2” X 1-3/4”) interleaved with each model series (a few folding), with 155 interior upholstery color samples & combinations tipped-in below all of the paint samples, and interleaved within each model series. Oblong formats. Showroom Catalogue: 11-3/4” x 12-1/2” has minor soiling and rubbing to binder, binder and paper slightly aged-toned. Wear and soiling to text block and graduated thumb tabs.Also, included is the Finger-Tip Facts: 5-1/4” x 8-3/4”; and 1962 Chevrolet Owner’s Guide 5-1/4” x 8-1.4”, both 1st Editions. The Finger-Tip Facts volume with tape-repaired crack to front cover is, otherwise, in VG condition. The Finger Tip Facts contains the specifications for the 1962 Chevrolet line: Impalas, Bel Airs, Biscaynes, Station Wagons, The Corvair Sedans, Greenbrier Vans, the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette and the introduction of the Chevy II Nova Series. The Owner’s Guide is in VG+ condition with the order blank [last leaf] excised. These 3 item 1st edition is a superb 1962 Chevrolet Dealer’s Showroom set from the colletion of Eugene “Gene” A. L. Jantzen, with his ownership signatures on first leaves. The Showroom Catalogue and Finger Tip Facts feature the 1962 Chevrolet line up, as mentioned above. The artwork for the catalogue is very striking, and printed with psychedelic color palate, with additional colors added for paint an upholstery not found in previous Chevrolet model years. The catalogues are exceedingly scarce, especially as a matching set from the original dealership, and contained all the information for the sales staff, and dealership service department, and detailed information on producing Taxis and Police cars.Please refer to photos attached. The Seller is selling the vehicle without any representations and warranties of any kind, and the vehicle is being sold in “as is, where is” condition. Each potential buyer should conduct their own respective research and/or or consult with a vintage and/or classic car specialist regarding archival and historical information. Please email me for additional photos. The vehicle is in pristine condition. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at anytime.