“It’s a Michigan car” can only mean one thing, and that thing is rust. If you know what you’re getting into, however, a case of ventilated floorboards is not too big an obstacle to overcome. In this case, at least, the Impala’s popularity ensures that sheet metal will be available for any intrepid restorer.

The seller’s pictures indicate that the Impala has been sitting for a while, and he mentions clearly that the car will need new floorpans. In this picture, the rocker panels and lower fenders don’t look too bad, but at least a potential owner knows what to expect.

There’s also some rust around the roof, which is certainly a more involved repair than a floorpan.

The interior will clearly need a lot of work, but there’s some trim and a wheel cover in this picture. If the rest of the pictures are any indication, this car is a complete start to an ambitious project. This Impala is Powerglide-equipped, but the seller doesn’t tell us what’s under the hood.

But they do include a picture. Based on the Rochester two-barrel carburetor, I’d say this is a 283 car, which would have been rated at 195 horsepower in 1963. The engine turns by hand but is not running, although the seller claims that the original owner “had it fired up,” so there’s hope that a few hours of cleaning points and plugs might reward the buyer with a solid engine.

The back seat of the Impala doesn’t look too bad, although the rusty metal and Duralast parts boxes may be a little ominous. No word in the text on whether or not the hard hats are included in the sale.

It takes a motivated buyer to take on a project where significant metalwork is imminent, but a ’63 Impala is probably worth it. If you have time, a welder, and some money to spend, this Impala is currently on Facebook Marketplace in Michigan for $7,500.