Mills Chevrolet

 

Presenting this 1963 Impala vintage rod;

VIN 31847A210647

This Impala 2 door hardtop Sport Coupe was manufactured in the 1^st week of June in 1963 at the Atlanta body plant for the Chevrolet Motor Division. Spending much of its life in California the car was acquired for promotional purposes by Trim Parts, a legendary vintage interior producer in Ohio, to participate in the Hot Rod Magazine Pro Tour in June of 2004. Trim Parts was searching for a pristine body and they found the perfect body, totally rust free and with only 28,990 actual miles according to the records we have available. The car completed the event as chronicled by Hot Rod Magazine.

Powered by a GM Ramjet 502 C.I./HP "crate" motor (12486610) it offers tremendous power with great driving qualities coupled with the 700R4 GM 4 speed automatic transmission. 

The Impala features Air Ride Technologies suspension mated with Hotchkis performance products that deliver a super-riding car with great handling qualities and just the right look. Sanderson headers with a throaty 2 ½ inch exhaust system lets the big engine breath. Stainless Steel Brakes give the Impala great stopping power in spite of the body weight. Finishing amenities of cruise control with the tilt wheel make for a great driver when original 60's vehicles are often punishing to drive.

Vintage air keeps the interior climate just right and of course as this was Trim Parts vehicle, the interior is first rate. The instrumentation (Auto Meter) and Custom Autosound stereo with a multi disc changer in the trunk finish off this great car. American Racing aluminum's with Michelin products give the laser straight body a great finish touch.

A fabulous "resto-rod" this Impala is offered at $55,000.

 

1964 Chevrolet Impala super Sport

VIN 414474191732

Engine T052 I QC 23L191732

Stock number 257709

The legendary Super Sport heritage continued in 1964 and was the last year for the 409 cubic inch 340 horsepower V-8. A booming success as more than 185,000 SS Impala's were sold that year. The triple taillight motif and engine-turned swirl pattern anodized trim continued and set the SS apart. Squarish lines replaced fluid curves from prior years giving the 64 a distinctive look. Long and low were designer Bill Mitchell's hallmarks.

 This "survivor" has California origins and has 74,000 certified actual miles. It is original and unrestored (one repaint in the correct ermine white some years back). The engine codes are all correct and the casting numbers confirm the original engine and manufacture at the Tonawanda plant. The engine was cast on May 21^st, being correct that the motors were produced and then directed to the final body assembly plants. The transmission and all drive assemblies are original too. Indeed this is a perfect example of a "numbers-matching" car. The Chevrolet assembly plant in Van Nuys California built this Impala the third week in June of 1964.

The body is excellent, unmolested and in superior condition. The underbody has no rust or scale. The all important bright work trim is also superior. The black interior is original with the exception of the dash pad, which looks to have been replaced. The seats are exceptional with no rips or tears. The factory equipped four speed with the console is also correct. The nacelle on the steering column has the factory hosts the tachometer.

Finishing the car with spinner hubcaps, dual mirrors and power steering this car is an investment grade collectible priced at $42,000.

 

1960 Chevrolet Impala

VIN 01837N237987

Stock 710689

Here is just a spectacular example of an unmolested and un-restored 60, that was the hot spot of the design rage that made the period so remarkable. Produced for Chevrolet Motor Division in the second week of August 1960, making it an early car, the Norwood Ohio Fisher plant sequence production number was 19383. It is the hard top sport coupe fished in 900 Tuxedo black with the 873 red and white interior.

Fins, large sweeping body panels ruled and the cars featured as much trim as possible.

This is a true black car with white coves. Unquestionably the most popular color in collectibles. The engine is correct and original to the car and is the 348 cubic inch V-8 that offered 280 HP with a smooth running hydraulic camed engine. Interestingly this car features the original vacuum operated tri-carb set up. Many of these were converted and you just don't find them in original condition very often. We have confirmed two are original and one was replaced in its history.

Further, the car features the factory equipped optional four-speed, floor mounted Borg Warner T-10 transmission. All these are all correct, original and date coded. We are still running down a stamp on the transmission that we do not understand but should have it cleared up soon.

This car is an original North Carolina car. I have discussed its origin with the dealer that owns the dealership today, William Farrell, who is actually a close friend. The car shows something less than 70,000 miles, which is certainly correct as we have title history dating all the way, back to May of 1963.

The car is just in unbelievable condition. It's one of the cleanest 59-60's we have seen. The bottom of the fenders and back section quarter panels has had some minor rust repair but you have to hunt for it. The floor pans, trunk pans and drop offs are just extremely solid. This car is just too original to restore. Once you proceed, the car just never would be the same again. This is my opinion and that of the previous owners that wisely chose to enjoy the car for what it was. The tri-power air cleaner has the original stencil work! The carbs aluminum tags are present. It would be a sin to destroy this originality.

The interior, original and red (outside of the carpet) is just in remarkable shape. The body glass is nearly perfect with no pecks or damage. The headliner is super and the seats and door panels have no rips, tears or holes. There is some wear but nothing you would not expect given almost 50 years.

Truly a remarkable car at $53,000