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1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubble Top
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubble Top
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About this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubble Top
VIN: 21637L201875
1962 Chevrolet Impala 409 4-Speed in Roman Red
A striking example of Chevrolet’s early muscle era, this 1962 Impala captures the look, sound, and presence that made the 409 an instant legend. Restored in 2006 with attention to originality and detail, it features factory-style paint markings, original glass, and authentic trim — a true reflection of Chevrolet’s performance flagship from the early ’60s.
Built at the Van Nuys, California assembly plant, this Impala retains its original cowl tag, which decodes to Trim 872, denoting a red vinyl bucket seat interior — an option exclusive to the Impala Super Sport in 1962. While documentation stops short of confirming it as a factory SS, its original bucket-seat configuration and period-correct details make it a highly desirable example.
Power comes from Chevrolet’s legendary 409 cubic-inch V8, equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and backed by a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. The dual exhaust provides the deep, unmistakable 409 rumble. Suspension consists of a coil-spring front and trailing-arm rear with coil springs, offering a smooth, confident ride with the aid of power steering. Braking is handled by manual single-circuit drum brakes, consistent with early 1960s factory specifications.
Originally finished in Roman Red with an Ermine White top, the car now wears an attractive full Roman Red finish that presents beautifully, showing only minor flaws since its 2006 restoration. It rides on original narrow steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps, completing the authentic factory look. A set of BFG Radials (225/70R15 front, 255/70R15 rear) is available at additional cost for those who prefer a more aggressive stance. All emblems, stainless trim, and brightwork are in excellent condition, with original T3 headlights and all factory glass retaining the correct safety markings. The windshield has been replaced.
Inside, the car features a red vinyl and cloth interior with bench seats, red carpeting, and a padded dash. Instrumentation includes the factory temperature, clock, and fuel gauges, along with under-dash water temperature and oil pressure gauges, and a Sun tachometer. Additional amenities include tinted glass, AM radio, and roll-up windows. While the cowl tag indicates the car was originally equipped with factory air conditioning, that system has been removed.
VIN: 21637L201875
2 = 1962
1 = Impala Series
63 = 2-Door Sport Coupe (Hardtop)
7 = V8 Engine
L = Van Nuys, CA Assembly Plant
Cowl Tag:
Style 62-1637 – Impala 2-Door Sport Coupe
Body VN 1037 – Van Nuys
Trim 872 – Red Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior
Paint 928 – Roman Red with Ermine White Top
ACC: 10 (Tinted Windshield), 33C (Padded Dash/Rear Speaker), EZ1 (E-Z Eye Tinted Glass), AC (Factory Air Conditioning)
Beautifully presented in Roman Red with its original bucket-seat interior and powered by the legendary 409, this Impala embodies the best of Chevrolet’s early performance heritage. With its authentic look, period-correct detailing, and documentation-backed factory features, it stands as an outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic full-size Chevrolets of the 1960s.
DRIVETRAIN
Legendary 409 Big Block
Four barrel carburetor
4 speed Muncie
Dual exhaust
SUSPENSION
Coil spring front suspension
Trailing arm and coil spring rear suspension
Power steering
BRAKES
Single circuit manual drum brakes
WHEELS AND TIRES
Original narrow, steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps
Also available at additional cost: 225 7015 front 255 7015 rear BFG‘s
EXTERIOR
Roman Red Paint
Very nice paint with some minor flaws.
All original glass with safety markings.
Windshield been replaced.
Emblem, stainless steel and trim in excellent condition.
T3 headlights.
INTERIOR
Red vinyl & cloth bench seat
Red Carpet
Tinted windshield
Sun tachometer
In dash temperature, clock and fuel gauges.
Under dash water, temperature and oil pressure gauges
AM radio
Rollup windows.
VIN DECODE
2: 1962
1: Impala
63: 2 door Sports Coupe Hardtop
7: V8
L: Van Nuys
Unit #201875
COWL DECODE
62-1637: 1962 Impala 2-door Sports Coupe
Body VN 1037:
Trim 872: Red Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior — exclusive to Impala Super Sport models in 1962:
928: Roman Red with Ermine White Top
ACC-
10: Tinted windshield (Van Nuys-specific coding)
33C: Padded dash / rear speaker
EZ1: E-Z Eye tinted glass
AC: Factory air conditioning
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About this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubble Top
VIN: 21637L201875
1962 Chevrolet Impala 409 4-Speed in Roman Red
A striking example of Chevrolet’s early muscle era, this 1962 Impala captures the look, sound, and presence that made the 409 an instant legend. Restored in 2006 with attention to originality and detail, it features factory-style paint markings, original glass, and authentic trim — a true reflection of Chevrolet’s performance flagship from the early ’60s.
Built at the Van Nuys, California assembly plant, this Impala retains its original cowl tag, which decodes to Trim 872, denoting a red vinyl bucket seat interior — an option exclusive to the Impala Super Sport in 1962. While documentation stops short of confirming it as a factory SS, its original bucket-seat configuration and period-correct details make it a highly desirable example.
Power comes from Chevrolet’s legendary 409 cubic-inch V8, equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and backed by a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. The dual exhaust provides the deep, unmistakable 409 rumble. Suspension consists of a coil-spring front and trailing-arm rear with coil springs, offering a smooth, confident ride with the aid of power steering. Braking is handled by manual single-circuit drum brakes, consistent with early 1960s factory specifications.
Originally finished in Roman Red with an Ermine White top, the car now wears an attractive full Roman Red finish that presents beautifully, showing only minor flaws since its 2006 restoration. It rides on original narrow steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps, completing the authentic factory look. A set of BFG Radials (225/70R15 front, 255/70R15 rear) is available at additional cost for those who prefer a more aggressive stance. All emblems, stainless trim, and brightwork are in excellent condition, with original T3 headlights and all factory glass retaining the correct safety markings. The windshield has been replaced.
Inside, the car features a red vinyl and cloth interior with bench seats, red carpeting, and a padded dash. Instrumentation includes the factory temperature, clock, and fuel gauges, along with under-dash water temperature and oil pressure gauges, and a Sun tachometer. Additional amenities include tinted glass, AM radio, and roll-up windows. While the cowl tag indicates the car was originally equipped with factory air conditioning, that system has been removed.
VIN: 21637L201875
2 = 1962
1 = Impala Series
63 = 2-Door Sport Coupe (Hardtop)
7 = V8 Engine
L = Van Nuys, CA Assembly Plant
Cowl Tag:
Style 62-1637 – Impala 2-Door Sport Coupe
Body VN 1037 – Van Nuys
Trim 872 – Red Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior
Paint 928 – Roman Red with Ermine White Top
ACC: 10 (Tinted Windshield), 33C (Padded Dash/Rear Speaker), EZ1 (E-Z Eye Tinted Glass), AC (Factory Air Conditioning)
Beautifully presented in Roman Red with its original bucket-seat interior and powered by the legendary 409, this Impala embodies the best of Chevrolet’s early performance heritage. With its authentic look, period-correct detailing, and documentation-backed factory features, it stands as an outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic full-size Chevrolets of the 1960s.
DRIVETRAIN
Legendary 409 Big Block
Four barrel carburetor
4 speed Muncie
Dual exhaust
SUSPENSION
Coil spring front suspension
Trailing arm and coil spring rear suspension
Power steering
BRAKES
Single circuit manual drum brakes
WHEELS AND TIRES
Original narrow, steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps
Also available at additional cost: 225 7015 front 255 7015 rear BFG‘s
EXTERIOR
Roman Red Paint
Very nice paint with some minor flaws.
All original glass with safety markings.
Windshield been replaced.
Emblem, stainless steel and trim in excellent condition.
T3 headlights.
INTERIOR
Red vinyl & cloth bench seat
Red Carpet
Tinted windshield
Sun tachometer
In dash temperature, clock and fuel gauges.
Under dash water, temperature and oil pressure gauges
AM radio
Rollup windows.
VIN DECODE
2: 1962
1: Impala
63: 2 door Sports Coupe Hardtop
7: V8
L: Van Nuys
Unit #201875
COWL DECODE
62-1637: 1962 Impala 2-door Sports Coupe
Body VN 1037:
Trim 872: Red Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior — exclusive to Impala Super Sport models in 1962:
928: Roman Red with Ermine White Top
ACC-
10: Tinted windshield (Van Nuys-specific coding)
33C: Padded dash / rear speaker
EZ1: E-Z Eye tinted glass
AC: Factory air conditioning