1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible 409/409 4-Speed

Description

Produced during the final years of Chevrolet’s iconic Jet Age styling, the 1962 Impala represented the pinnacle of full-size performance before the arrival of the muscle car era. Combining sleek styling with Chevrolet’s legendary W-series big-block engine program, the Impala SS became one of the most desirable performance cars of its day. Among the most sought-after configurations is the dual-quad 409 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, a combination that remains highly coveted by collectors today.

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible is powered by a dual-quad carbureted 409 cubic-inch V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear axle.

Finished in Anniversary Gold over a Gold vinyl interior, the Impala has reportedly been refurbished under current ownership, including a repaint, a retrimmed interior, engine rebuild, front suspension and steering overhaul, replacement convertible top, and numerous mechanical updates intended to improve drivability and reliability.

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible is now offered with an owner's guide, car cover, battery tender, two sets of keys, and a clean Michigan title in the name of the seller's trust.

Highlights

• Desirable performance configuration Super Sport Convertible

• Dual-quad 409ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission

• Positraction rear axle

• Finished in Anniversary Gold over a Gold vinyl interior

• Power-operated black convertible soft top

Factory Equipment

• 409ci V8

  • Pad stamping contains the sequence 21533, which corresponds with the car's serial number

  • QR suffix, indicating a 409-hp configuration

• Two four-barrel carburetors

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Vinyl upholstery

• The chassis number (21867G121533) decodes as:

  • 2 – Model Year: 1962

  • 18 – Series: Impala V8

  • 67 – Body Style: Convertible

  • G – Assembly Plant: Framingham, Massachusetts

  • 121533 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • Style 62-1867 – 1962 Impala Convertible

  • Body FF 10888 – Framingham Fisher Body production sequence

  • Trim 890 – Gold vinyl interior

  • Paint 927 – Anniversary Gold exterior finish

  • Top 02 – Black convertible top

  • Build date 01D – Fourth week of January production

Modifications

According to the seller, the following modifications have been made:

• Phenolic carburetor spacers added to reduce vapor lock

• Electric radiator cooling fan added

• Roller rocker arms installed

• Digital temperature gauge added

• Digital oil pressure gauge added

• Speedometer ratio adapter installed

• Radiator overflow catch tank added

• Brake pedal return spring added

Servicing

The seller reports cosmetic and mechanical work during ownership, including refurbishment of the exterior, interior, drivetrain, steering, suspension, and convertible-top system.

According to the seller, the following work has been performed during current ownership:

• Exterior repainted in Anniversary Gold color

• Dashboard repainted to correct vinyl finish

• Engine overhauled, at which time the crankshaft was replaced

• Front suspension work performed

• Steering components replaced

• Steel brake lines replaced

• Convertible top replaced

• Carburetors refurbished

• Radiator refurbished

• Convertible-top hydraulic pump replaced

• Shifter rebuilt

Known Imperfections

• Paint chip on instrument panel pad

• Driver-side door glass is misaligned

• Scratches present on bumpers

• Some wear visible on front seats

Ownership History

From the seller: “This is a true dual-quad 409 cubic-inch, four-speed, Positraction Impala SS Convertible. I believe it may be one of Chevrolet’s 1962 50th Anniversary Gold cars. Based on available information, it is estimated that approximately 326 50th Anniversary Impalas were produced across both Sport Coupe and Convertible body styles. According to GM production records, convertibles accounted for roughly 19% of V8 Impala production in 1962, which could suggest that as few as 62 Anniversary Gold convertibles were built.

The trim tag carries paint code 927, which is the correct Anniversary Gold exterior color. However, the interior trim code is stamped 890, while the commonly referenced trim code for Anniversary Gold cars is 891. I found on the website 348-409.com that the 1962 trim code 890 was for the yellow/gold vinyl interior for Impala SS convertibles, where trim code 891 was for the yellow/gold vinyl interior on Impala SS sport coupes. So the trim tag code is correct for this car.

While I cannot definitively document the car as a 50th Anniversary model, its color combination, trim-tag information, and overall configuration strongly suggest that it may be one of these special-production cars.”

The vehicle is now offered with a clean Michigan title held in the seller's revocable trust.

Included Items

• Owner's guide

• Car cover

• Battery tender

• Two sets of keys