As a diehard Impala fan, I admit that ignoring a Super Sport is nearly impossible. It doesn’t even matter if it’s in tip-top shape or close to becoming a rust bucket, a Super Sport always flexes a special head-turning appeal that few models in Chevy’s lineup also boast.
It’s a survivor with low miles and a big-block engine under the hood, so theoretically, it has everything it needs to sell in minutes.
It didn’t happen, likely due to the owner’s high pricing expectations. The Impala is available on eBay for a second time, and this time, it’s hours away from finding a new home.
I’m not sure everybody remembers, but 1963 was a fantastic year for Chevrolet and the Impala SS. The carmaker produced its 50 millionth vehicle, and because the Impala was already the star of the show, it picked a Super Sport to celebrate the event. The company did it in style, inviting Nelson Rockefeller, New York Governor, to drive the car from the factory. It was marketing 101, as everybody in the United States was talking about the Super Sport.
This survivor wears the original paint, though the owner says it has already received occasional fixes. It looks good, but you’ll have to inspect it thoroughly.
The engine under the hood is the big-block 409, available on the 1963 Impala in three engine choices. The base version produced 340 horsepower, while the mid-range configuration was rated at 400 horsepower. The top choice came with a dual four-barrel carburetor setup and generated 425 horsepower.
The owner says their Impala SS produces 360 horsepower, but that’s likely an error, so I believe the matching-numbers drivetrain includes the base 340-horsepower version fitted with a single four-barrel carburetor.
The odometer flexes a number that immediately catches everybody’s attention. The car has 24K miles on the clock, though the owner says they’re not sure it’s original. You’ll have to inspect it in person, but a low-mile Impala SS with the original matching-numbers drivetrain isn’t common and could be worth a small fortune.
The no-reserve bidding for this Super Sport is now in the final hours, with the top offer exceeding $41K. It’s a fair price for a 1963 Impala SS in such great shape, and considering the 409 big block under the hood, I wouldn’t be surprised if more bidders joined the digital fight at the last minute. You can find this Impala in Greenville, South Carolina, but it’s safe to say that you’re running out of time to inspect it in person
