Original 1 Owner Ca Survivor New Convertible Top, Interior, Ac++ N/r No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Presenting this stunning and original, 

1963 Chevrolet

Impala SS Convertible 

In 

Outstanding Overall Condition

With

NO RESERVE PRICE!!!

Featuring:

·         Only One Previous Owner

·         Rust Free, California Car

·         CA Black Plates

·         Original Body & Paint

·         Ice Cold A/C

·         Richly Documented

·         Original boot (Top Cover) Included

·         Custom Car Cover Included

·         New MASTERCRAFT P215/75-R14 Whitewalls

·         CA License & Registration Paid Through November, 2014

·         Original Owner’s Manual

·         Original Dealer Purchase Documents

·         Much More!

Within the last 1000 miles, the car received an extensive, professional refurbishment including:

·         Brand New Factory Correct Upholstery

·         Brand New Convertible Top

·         All New Brakes; Including Drums, Shoes & Booster

·         New Wheel Bearings, Ball Joints & Bushings

·         Major Tune-Up

·         New Belts & Hoses

·         Oil & Radiator Fluid Changed

·         New Exhaust

·         Many New Engine Ancillaries

·         Refreshed Engine Bay

·         Much More!

Please allow time for all 100 photos to load and inspect as exceptional automobiles such as this rarely come along.

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Of Chevrolet collectors, the 1963 Impala is the considered among most popular for its distinctive body style.

Its crisp lines with pointed front and rear fenders emphasize the long, low style of car design popular in the early 1960s. 

Certainly the most coveted Impala of all is the ’63 SS Convertible.

The 1963 SS Impala presented here, VIN *31867B260780*, not only qualifies as a stylish, fun, drop-top Classic but is truly exceptional in more ways than one.

A beloved Sunday driver, this much-loved automobile was owned by only one mature couple since new.

As newlyweds, they purchased the car on October 5, 1963 at Ken Dixon Chevrolet-Buick in Waldorf, MD.

Above photo is of the entrance sticker to the Base which still remains on the front bumper.

For nearly a half century, the car was always garaged and cherished by the original owners. 

The owner made detailed records of all the maintenance on a steno-pad. This log, along with countless other books, receipts and work orders provide a rich history; intimately inform us - not only about the substantial and meticulous maintenance work performed, but also how reliable this fine automobile has been and will continue to be for many years to come.

All documents will go with the car to the new owner.

Now in her late seventies and after the passing of her husband, the remaining owner finally decided to part with her long-time companion. In 2011, a prominent businessman in Orange County was fortunate to become the new, temporary custodian.

Here is a YouTube Video documenting his purchase experience in December, 2011:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bCNwEJsqlI

As you can see by the video, the car was in AMAZING, unrestored condition.

Over the next 2 years, the new owner spared no expense obtaining the best restoration professionals on the planet to bring this beauty back to its original glory.

From top to bottom; anything that was even slightly worn was restored or replaced - with careful attention kept to ensure that its stunning originality was preserved.

The original body and factory finish were left completely un-touched...

In less than one week, this exceptional automobile will find a new home as it will be sold for the first time, here on eBay with NO RESERVE PRICE.

Hence, a unique opportunity arises to obtain an original and coveted “SS Convertible”; one that was always pampered by mature owners and was recently perfected beyond belief.

Let's check out this dream find now, inside and out!

This Chevy’s exterior is in wonderful state of preservation and features almost all of its factory-applied, Ermine White paint.

Understandably, being senior citizens, the original owners had their share of parking lot mishaps; there are various chips and scrapes, some of them have been touched up, some haven't.

Seals, emblems and trim are 100% original and still in great condition

Overall, the paint still displays a mellow shine. Best of all: there's no rust-through or accident damage to be found anywhere.

The new owner splurged and had a local expert install a brand new, factory correct, Aqua convertible top.

At 10 hours of labor (plus the new top and top pads), this was quite expensive, but well worth the effort!

Doors, hood, and trunk open and close as they should; all panels align perfectly. At the end of the day, nothing beats an original car!

Years ago, some areas were brush-touched, (see above photo) and the paint has flaked-off in a spot behind the rear bumper.

Bumpers are free of damage and feature the thick, original Detroit chrome,

and brightwork is intact and shiny.

Most appropriately for California, the Chevy proudly displays black-and-yellow, 1963 California license plates, highly prized among aficionados, as they are still irreplaceable.

Only the SS models feature the aluminum rear taillight panel with the engine-turned surface surrounded by a chrome border.

Overall, a very impressive "oldie!"

Note the factory correct, 15-inch wheels and hub caps.

Whitewalls are new MASTERCRAFT P215/75-R14 radials on all 4 corners.

Sliding a switch automatically lowers the top all the way, to be covered with the original matching top boot.

What a fine looking Chevy this is!

Let’s inspect the interior now.

Inside, the good vibes continue. 

The Impala 2-Door Convertible’s aqua interior offers plenty of room for 5 adult passengers and their luggage.

The seats were completely reupholstered and loop carpeting was replaced to original factory specs. With finely preserved original door panels, the interior is absolutely stunning.

Windshield, chrome trim and sun visors are all perfect.

With the exception of one hairline crack, the dash is in pristine condition.

Sparkling chrome tissue box is a very cool feature.

Trunk release is in the glove box.

New floor mats and all new loop carpet throughout are pristine.

Original door panels perfectly match the new seat upholstery.

Futuristic dash design and large steering wheel with big chrome horn push, hallmarks of American cars of the era.

Note the pleating in the vinyl and lots of chrome. This is nothing you will find in the pre-formed bubble cars today. Except for the right rear, all windows roll up and down perfectly.

The "coved" instrument panel features a factory tachometer built into the dashboard, just above the steering wheel; it was rarely ordered, but gave the Super Sport models an extra feel of sportiness.

Actual miles are 133,699

The original Delco AM radio, all lights, gauges, switches work perfectly. Even the heater works and A/C blows ice cold.

Even below the vulnerable doors, there zero corrosion.

Let's have a closer look at two very important areas: trunk and undercarriage.

Inside of trunklid still has the original trunk mat which has survived 50 years.

As you'd expect, the luggage compartment is cavernous. It looks big enough for a microcar to park in.

Note the paint inside the deck lid is as glossy as exterior's.

A box of extra parts and the top boot are located here.

Extra matts are included. Trunk lining, spare wheel, and jacking equipment are all original.

Other than some mild stains along some of the matt seams, this all original trunk is clean!

A quick look underneath confirms: many new joints, bushings and suspension components.

You're looking at perhaps the most important pictures of this vintage automobile.

Fifty year-old, virginal undercarriage tells more than a thousand words about the car's immaculate California provenance.

Sure, the bare metal shows a hint of surface rust here and there, but it's bone dry and 100% free of rot or rust-through; there has never been any undercoating applied, never been any need to cover up or repair anything. Priceless!

 Bone dry below and there are no dents in the frame rails!

All new exhaust system is whisper quiet.

With a little bit of elbow grease, you could polish its underside to a mellow shine and hit the show circuit with it. Even for a pampered California Car, this is an incredible treat!

Let’s have a peak under the hood.

Engine and Mechanical:

Spotlessly clean engine bay offers plenty of room for this 327 cubic inch, Turbo-Fire engine. It produces an honest 300 horsepower, ensuring very lively performance, indeed.

This is a numbers matching drivetrain and the original engine bay is factory correct; right down to the decals and markings.  

Freon in the restored A/C system is fully charged.

All bottles & tanks replaced. Factory correct, or course.

New Battery

Running A/C compressor.

All new A/C lines

Engine and ancillaries perfected from top to bottom. No oil leaks either!

New alternator

Correct decals everywhere

327 motor runs smoothly with no unusual noises, drips or smoke

Everything was detailed and powder coated to exact  specs.

Here you can see the many thousands the owner invested into perfecting this engine bay both mechanically and cosmetically.

Drivability:

The Chevy starts immediately, idles smoothly, and accelerates with authority.

Its Powerglide, automatic transmission, power steering, new tires and brakes all contribute to make driving this American Classic a fun experience.

The Chevy is a fantastic driver and does everything with grace and style. Just last week, the owner drove the car (one last time) from his home in Southern CA up the coast to his private museum at the Monterey Peninsula. There it will be stored and covered; awaiting delivery to the lucky new owner. Of course, if you live in another county, state, country or continent, we are happy to work with your shipper. Simply by clicking the "Shipping" tab here on the listing and entering your zip code, you can easily obtain competitive quotes from insured shippers.

 In its present pristine state, you could jump in and drive it across the country, all the way to New York, Maine, or even Canada!

Use it as a bone-stock, reliable, daily driver, build the street machine of your dreams, or add the car to your museum collection, this Chevy Impala SS Convertible is a once-in-a-lifetime find.

You'd be hard pressed to find a car that delivers more smiles per mile than this Chevy. It's smooth, quiet, without any ill manners, qualifies for cheap collector car insurance and, unlike the plastic cars of today, it will not depreciate in value, ever.

If you have been lusting after an American convertible from the 1960s, but want to be different from the belly-button crowd, here is a golden opportunity to acquire a bona fide, third generation Impala SS Convertible. Hardly any rust free examples are left; here's one of the handful of known survivors. As such, it will always be a desirable car.

Presently, we have a clear, California Title. CA license and registration fees have been paid through November, 2014 and NO Smog Certificate is required to complete Title transfer here in CA; only local sales tax and a $15 DMV transfer fee. Out of state buyers will be overnighted the signed Title and Bill of Sale after full payment clears.

All questions must be answered and all inspections must be completed PRIOR TO BIDDING. Proof of insurance will be required for a test drive.

Because this is a 50 year-old car, it is being sold in AS-IS CONDITION and comes with absolutely NO WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

We are proud to have 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK. Bid with confidence, knowing everything represented in this auction is accurate.

BIDDERS WITH ZERO OR NEGETIVE FEEDBACK MUST EMAIL US FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO BIDDING OR THEIR BID WILL BE CANCELED.

This Chevrolet Impala’s present condition and buying terms have been described as accurately as possible. If you have ANY questions or want to bring a personal or 3^rd party inspection, please email us. You will receive a prompt response.

This is certainly one of the finest Chevys in the nation. Appreciating daily, the car is offered here with No Reserve. What a great opportunity to purchase a prime, surviving example of the immortal ’63 Impala SS Convertible which is sure to remain an outstanding investment for the winning bidder and a joy to drive for many years to come.

Thank you, good luck and HAPPY BIDDING!