327 V8 Shed Find: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet hit pay dirt when they debuted the Super Sport in 1961. At first, it was a performance version of the Impala, and production numbers were low. In 1962, the car went more mainstream, becoming a sporty option available with any engine that Chevy offered. Sales then quickly ballooned to 99,000 copies. This 1963 edition is rough from sitting in a shed for many years, but it has the 300-hp version of the company’s famous 327 cubic inch V8. It could be a worthwhile project, but a lack of thorough photos including the interior is a hindrance. Located in Sherman, Texas, this automobile is available here on craigslist for $9,500. Thanks for the Bow-Tie tip, Chuck Foster!
The styling on Chevy’s full-size cars was refreshed for 1963 using the same platform launched in 1961 (and would be used through 1964). The idea was to make the cars appear more luxurious and it worked. The newly popular SS package was expanded as RPO Z03, which included swirl side moldings, red “SS” emblems beside the Impala name on the rear fenders, vinyl front bucket seats, bright dash inserts, and a center console when a floor-shifted transmission was ordered. SS production was 153,000 Impalas, more than half as many more as were built the previous year.
We don’t know much about the seller’s ’63 SS other than it was running when it was parked. The auto hasn’t been started in years and no mention is made regarding whether the motor spins freely now or is stuck. The seller says all the parts are there to restore the Impala, but the passenger side of the car looks like it could be sitting in the dirt and gravel, which could be an opening to Pandora’s Box.
Super Sports could be ordered with any engine, and the original owner may have specified the 4-barrel carbureted version of the 327 at $245, which included dual exhaust. Said owner also went with the 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and the car’s factory spinner wheel covers are said to still be around. This two-tone car might be a great restoration candidate, or it could be like opening a can of worms. You won’t know until you either inspect it in person or get it home.
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Comments
I don’t think people are into the sbc like before ,to many of this age group have said goodbye sadly forever
What is sbc ?
Wow a power brake equipped A/C car in 63, this is definitely worth building !
Too much $ and too far to go.
I agree the guy wants over $9,000 for this car it’s not worth a penny over $2500 and that’s assuming the floorboards are not rotted out on it.
It looks like he had air conditioning power steering and power brakes however that still does not make it worth anywhere near $9,000.. the car needs everything.. if it had a decent paint job on and was in running driving condition it would be worth $9,000 tops..
Would make a great lowrider !
Hey, that’s my line!
You both beat me to it!
Would be nice if they made a complete convertible replacement top, This would create a whole new “I can do it ” project.
It’s a factory air car and as long as it’s not got major rust issues on qtrs and rockers this price is about right. I paid $6000 for a 64 in same shape with surface rust but solid floor and trunk pans. After body and paint and new brakes and engine rebuild you’ll be spending another 25k easily. If you got the money it’s a worth while project car.
By looking at the rear metal an SS had machine turning.
Spent my youth in Texas oil fields, in between droughts there were floods, this wreck reminds me of the flood cars that got parked out in the sun to dry out and ended up a corroded mess like one
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(this one). Look at pictures carefully , even for North Texas, it’s crusty.
“Ran when parked.” Hilarious