136163 / 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Описание: https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/288...

If you're looking for a spectacular classic that's road ready, show ready, and just plain ready to go, this awesome Impala is a whole lot of metal for not a lot of money!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Awarded 985 out of 1,000 points on its way to claiming Trailered Modified First Place at the 2006 Eckler's Classic Chevy Show in Kissimmee, Florida, this top-of-the-line drop-top displays immaculate bodywork that simply glistens. A lot of time and effort was put in to making sure the car's profile was extremely straight, which resulted in chiseled sheetmetal that's completely wave-free. That time was well spent, as better-than-factory fit perfectly centers hinged pieces that move freely and close with a solid thunk. And those thunks are bathed in a rich layer of Silver Blue basecoat that's been sealed in durable clear and buffed to a spectacular shine.

ENGINE

In the early days of America's horsepower wars, Chevy's stalwart 409 was arguably the go-to choice for most racers. There was simply nothing else on the road that could touch its street-ruling horsepower. And that made cars like this sculpted drop-top feared and equally revered. At the top of its *ø{QC*ø{ branded mill, a polished, single-snorkel air cleaner forces oxygen in to a coated Edelbrock carburetor, which is fed through an old school AC fuel bowl and polished fluid lines. That proven 4-barrel tops a factory intake, which wedges a chrome oil filler between factory heads and polished and decaled valve covers. Those valves send spent gases in to correct, cast iron exhaust manifolds and a 2.5-inch, true-dual exhaust system that's characterized by a deep, vintage roar. That roar is the product of sparks sequenced through an MSD Blaster 2 coil, a familiar points distributor and trusted AC Delco Packard TV R Suppression cables. And those sparks are generated by pliable V-belts, which spin a polished alternator and leak-free power steering pump behind a factory radiator, a correct pulley fan and an electronic pusher fan.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Torque meets the pavement through a correct Powerglide 2-speed, which spins factory rear end. Holding that virtually unbreakable drivetrain off the ground is a restored double A-arm front and 3-link rear suspension. That suspension's handling is greatly enhanced by modern power steering and power drum brakes. Exhaust flows from the aforementioned manifolds to quality Flowmaster mufflers and polished stainless tips. And all that old school Americana rolls on 14-inch steelies, which spin 215/75 Dayton whitewalls around red-detailed, Super Sport-specific wheel covers.

INTERIOR

Covered in a monochromatic sheen, this Chevy's correct interior has been restored to factory-fresh condition in virtually every way. The SS-specific front bucket and rear bench seats feel newer than the car's 52 years would suggest, and present just as well now as the day they rolled out of the upholstery shop. In front of those seats, a padded dash, which is dressed in rebuilt telemetry, centers a correct Delco radio above Datcon accessory gauges and an optional tissue box that hides a modern Pioneer CD player. At the base of that dash, a stylish, SS-specific console centers a chrome shifter in front of a small, lockable storage compartment. And in front of the driver, a chrome-trimmed steering wheel laps a column-mounted tachometer.

With a clean restoration, fully sorted mechanicals and more style than pretty much anything on the road, this national award-winning Impala literally defines the term *ø{strong value*ø{. Call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information.