1962 Impala Super Sport - Golden Anniversary Sport Coupe

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, d Cole, hevrolet’s chief engineer in the late 1950s, efined the impala as “prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.” For many years, he Impala was the best selling automobile in the United States, nd 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, he Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's technical advisor for early 1960s full-size cars, nly 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, ichigan. 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, s the Seller would like to provide the public at large an opportunity to purchase a piece of this historical Americana, o please bid with confidence. Buyers purchasing outside of Southern California are responsible for shipping and transporting charges.

According to MuscleCarFacts.com, here were 704,900 impalas produced which includes 100,000 super sports. Out of the 100,000 super sports produces, pproximately 350 Golden Anniversary series were produced, aking 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, t. Louis, issouri.

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This beautiful 1962 Impala SS comes three (3) of the most rarest first edition catalogues that originated from Detroit: General Motors Corporation, hevrolet Motor Division. A 1961 -1st Edition, olor-illustrated 8-ring binder, lear plastic padded vinyl front cover, olor cover art of 2-door Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe on front cover, olor photo illustrations on rear cover of the Corvair, nd 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, ver 400 color illustrations, olor photos, ext illustrations, iagrams; 148 tipped-in paint samples (2-1/2” X 1-3/4”) interleaved with each model series (a few folding), ith 155 interior upholstery color samples & combinations tipped-in below all of the paint samples, nd interleaved within each model series. Oblong formats. Showroom Catalogue: 11-3/4” x 12-1/2” has minor soiling and rubbing to binder, inder and paper slightly aged-toned. Wear and soiling to text block and graduated thumb tabs.

Also, ncluded 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”, oth 1st Editions. The Finger-Tip Facts volume with tape-repaired crack to front cover is, therwise, n VG condition. The Finger Tip Facts contains the specifications for the 1962 Chevrolet line: Impalas, el Airs, iscaynes, tation Wagons, he Corvair Sedans, reenbrier Vans, he 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, ith his ownership signatures on first leaves. The Showroom Catalogue and Finger Tip Facts feature the 1962 Chevrolet line up, s mentioned above. The artwork for the catalogue is very striking, nd printed with psychedelic color palate, ith additional colors added for paint an upholstery not found in previous Chevrolet model years. The catalogues are exceedingly scarce, specially as a matching set from the original dealership, nd contained all the information for the sales staff, nd dealership service department, nd 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, nd the vehicle is being sold in “as is, here 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 foradditionalphotos. The vehicle is in pristine condition. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at anytime.