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"Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 16th- 18th, 2012 at Russo and Steele's 12th Annual Monterey California Auction. Please contact us for more information.,, The 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne, Bel Air and Impala full-size cars got a cleaned-up, squared-off restyling, were a bit bulkier than before, and featured a trailing body creaseline. Ads positioned full-size Chevrolets at airports, under the theme ""Jet-smooth Chevrolet,"" lauding their ""room, zoom and a road softening ride"" as well as the smooth new shape., Continuing their role as the posh Chevrolets, Impalas wore full-length upper bodyside moldings (with contrasting-color inserts), ribbed body sill moldings, stainless steel window reveal trim, and special rear-fender script. Each Impala model had its own distinctive roofline, including the slim-pillar four-door sedan. Sport coupes got convertible-like rear roof creases, while new inner fenders protected against rust.,, Impala output totaled a whopping 704,900 cars, versus 365,000 slim-pillar Bel Air sedans and 160,000 Biscaynes, the latter minimally trimmed but promoted for its ""beautiful simplicity."", This year, the big 409-cubic-inch V-8 could be installed in any full-size model, not just the Super Sport, developing either 380 or 409 horsepower. The 409-horsepower edition breathed through twin four-barrel carburetors, while its less-potent mate made do with a single carb. Both had solid lifters and dual exhausts, with 11.0:1 compression. All-out enthusiasts could even order lightweight aluminum front body panels., The 348-cubic-inch engine was gone, replaced by a 327-cubic-inch option that delivered 250 or 300 horses. The 283-cubic-inch V-8 came in only one guise, at 170 horsepower, as the standard V-8 powerplant., The Super Sport option was now a $156 trim package for the Impala Sport Coupe or convertible, available with any engine -- even the Hi-Thrift six-cylinder. That extra outlay bought front bucket seats of ""leather-soft"" vinyl with aluminum edging, a passenger assist bar, a console with locking compartment, aluminum molding inserts, and knock-off-style wheel covers. Hard drivers could add sintered-metallic brake linings, heavy-duty springs/shocks, 8x14 tires, and a tachometer.,, This 1962 Impala SS convertible wears her original colors of red with a white top. The Impala was born as an original high horsepower 327 cubic inch V8 with a four speed but it no longer retains its original motor. A special addition added by current owner is a real dealer replacement QB block 409 motor. QB block 409 engines alone are highly collectable and have a value of over $25,000 by themselves. Other options include power top, dual antenna, spinner hubcaps and hidden away sound system. The car has been with its current owner for the past seven years and meticulously maintained and driven on sunny California dry streets only. The original fender tag will be included with the car as the current tag on the firewall has been corrected to support the 409 engine. The Impala currently has original year of manufacturer authentic California license plates that are registered to the car.",, Auction
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