Carrying a facelift over the previous model year, Chevy’s top-of-the-line Impala had at least two things to boast about in 1962. One was a formal roof on the Sport Coupe, leaving the “bubbletop” to the Bel Air. And a new 327 cubic inch V8 was an upgrade to the 283 entry-level eight-cylinder. The seller’s Impala is a “regular” Sport Coupe, not an SS, which would be a third bit of news if it were applicable here. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this project has emerged from indoor storage after 50 years and may need everything. The blue Bow-Tie is available here on eBay, where the current bid is $3,050, though a reserve is still lurking. Thanks to Mitchell G. for digging up another great tip!

Chevrolet built more than 323,000 full-size Sport Coupes in 1962, but how they kept records doesn’t provide a differentiation between Impalas and Bel Airs. And the numbers should include 99,000 Super Sports, which were way up from the 500 or fewer built in 1961. Since any Impala could be ordered with any full-size Chevy car engine, the main visual identifier for the SS was bucket seats. Regular Impalas had a bench seat up front like in the seller’s project.

We don’t know why the seller’s Chevy was parked when it was 10-15 years old. One would assume a mechanical problem associated with either the 327 or the Powerglide automatic. We’re told both are original to this Impala, and no guesses are made as to what is needed to fire it up. We assume a lot, and we’re not sure there’s even a gas tank, given the big rusty gap in the trunk floor.

While it’s clear the body needs work, we’re assured the doors open and close as they should, indicating a solid structure. Fenders and floors will need patching or replacing, perhaps victims of their indoor hibernation. Extra parts are included with the sale, though we don’t know if that adds up to 100% complete. The seller mentions being able to deliver the vehicle to the buyer, but the parameters aren’t described. Would you undertake this restoration?