Chevrolet celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1962 and apparently, the party continued into 1963 as some 300 to 350 Chevies built that year were painted in 927 Anniversary Gold paint. Not all of them were Super Sports like the seller’s car, which may make this car even rarer. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this edition has had its finish clear coated to help protect its patina appearance. This Bowtie automobile is available here on craigslist for $39,500. Another neat tip served up by Barn Finder T.J.!
Anniversary Gold differed from Harvest Gold or Autumn Gold that was used on 1962-64 GM products because of its bright, jewelry-like hue. Oddly, the 927 code is said to not be shown in the 1963 Chevrolet paint chip book but does appear in the 1962 edition, so the ’63 cars may have been specially ordered. Similar to the seller’s car is the 1963 Chevy Impala SS with a 409 cubic inch V8 that was built to promote the division’s 50-millionth car.
This Super Sport has a rebuilt 327 V8 rated at 300 hp, along with the 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, also reconditioned. No mention is made if this hardware is original to the car, but it does come with its build sheet and other original paperwork. The Impala also sports factory posi-traction, power steering, and power brakes. The latter have been redone, and the exhaust and tires are also new. The interior has been completely restored to near original condition, including the floor mats. The car’s odometer has rolled over with 6,000 miles showing.
Personally, I’d prefer to see this car wearing a professional repaint of the 927 Anniversary Gold rather than a clear coat over the original, worn paint. But at least the car is practically rust-free, having spent most of its time out in Arizona and Nevada. Whether or not patina is your bag, this would be a cool car to tool around in and you’re not likely to find many others like it.
Weel, since it’s been clear coated, the finish is no longer original. So you may just as well have repainted the Anniversary Gold instead, and then the car wouldn’t look like pretentious crap.
Too high for me and not a desirable 4-speed I think it will bee for sale for a while unless it gets lowered on the asking
Why on earth would someone think it was a good thing to clearcoat this crappy finish to “preserve” it? Who’d want it that way? Modern day idiocy!!!!!
Always prefer a car with a third pedal, but the 63 SS with that shifter was really cool to a young car nut. My dad had a 62 and the shifter was on the column.
That “preserved patina “, is going to look really good once the clear coat starts to peel, as I guess it was only washed to prepare for the clear coat. DUMB.