1962 Chevrolet Impala SS (Anniversary Gold)

[Bob A Boey]

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum.

I have a family member who has a 1962 Impala SS Anniversary Gold car. As far as I can research it is a true anniversary car.
It is a 2- Door Hardtop Sportcoupe
Automatic Transmission
1800 Series
Made in Baltimore, MD.
Paint code 927 (Anniversary Gold Metallic)
Trim Code 891 (Yellow/Gold Vinyl Bucket Seats)
327 Motor
One tone paint. (Gold Roof)
Manual Brakes
"Star" pattern headliner.
I don't know if it is true or not, but, I was told they only made approx. 324 of these.
As far as I can tell it is the original paint.
There is a small amount of "cancer" between the trunk & back window.
Also he scraped the passenger side fender well on the garage wall.
My question is- How much is the car worth in this condition?
Thanks for any help.

 

[1958 delivery]

About the same as a blue one

 

[Bob A Boey]

Ok thanks,
He was hoping it was worth more.

 

[Phil Reed]

Bob.....there were a lot more than 324 of that color made.

 

[Bob A Boey]

Ok thanks for the info. I will pass it along to him.

 

[Carl 1962]

I'd love to document your family member's car if you could get a photo of the cowl trim tag and VIN and some photos of the car. There were actually 16,925 1962 anniversary gold cars built in the entire 62 model year. Prior to the end of 1961 (the actual 50th anniversary was in Nov 61), only Impala sport coupes (either regular Impala or SS Impala), could be ordered in 927 paint. But some time early in the new 1962 year it appears that public demand for the 927 paint meant that Chevrolet opened up the order book so any Impala could be ordered in 927 paint, but no Belairs or Biscaynes. I have documented 107 Impalas painted 927 in the 62 model year. I've documented 96 sport coupes, 8 convertibles, 2 sport sedans and 1 sedan. The only model I haven't yet found is a wagon, but I'm sure I'll find one one day. I also haven't found any built in Jan 62, but this might be because Chevrolet simply weren't going to produce any in the 62 calendar year. I've documented 9 built in Atlanta, 11 built in Baltimore, 8 built in Flint, 20 built in Janesville, 3 built in Lansing, 25 built in St Louis (including my own 927 SS Impala), 4 built in Tarrytown and 27 built in Van Nuys. I haven't found any 927's built in Cleveland, Framingham, Kansas City or Norwood, so if anyone else knows of any 927's hiding anywhere, drop me a note.

 

[Bob A Boey]

I will ask him if he minds me posting the info & some pictures. I'll try to get ahold of him next week sometime. Thanks for all the info on the car. I do know it was made in Baltimore.

 

[Carl 1962]

My email is csnelling@bigpond.com.au if you like to keep the info and photos private.

 

[Bob A Boey]

ok, Will ask him this week sometime.

 

[Bob A Boey]

Sorry forgot all about this post will try to see if I can get ahold of him soon.

 

[oldskydog]

I'd love to document your family member's car if you could get a photo of the cowl trim tag and VIN and some photos of the car. There were actually 16,925 1962 anniversary gold cars built in the entire 62 model year. Prior to the end of 1961 (the actual 50th anniversary was in Nov 61), only Impala sport coupes (either regular Impala or SS Impala), could be ordered in 927 paint. But some time early in the new 1962 year it appears that public demand for the 927 paint meant that Chevrolet opened up the order book so any Impala could be ordered in 927 paint, but no Belairs or Biscaynes. I have documented 107 Impalas painted 927 in the 62 model year. I've documented 96 sport coupes, 8 convertibles, 2 sport sedans and 1 sedan. The only model I haven't yet found is a wagon, but I'm sure I'll find one one day. I also haven't found any built in Jan 62, but this might be because Chevrolet simply weren't going to produce any in the 62 calendar year. I've documented 9 built in Atlanta, 11 built in Baltimore, 8 built in Flint, 20 built in Janesville, 3 built in Lansing, 25 built in St Louis (including my own 927 SS Impala), 4 built in Tarrytown and 27 built in Van Nuys. I haven't found any 927's built in Cleveland, Framingham, Kansas City or Norwood, so if anyone else knows of any 927's hiding anywhere, drop me a note.

 

[Carmine]

In the 2nd paragraph of the above letter, it is mentioned something about having difficulties with the 409 and 409s motors. No more of those motors produced until further notice. I wonder what the difficulty was?? Maybe just the demand for them?? Overwhelmed?? Great letter Cecil, Carmine.

 

[rstreet]

“Local lore” around here as I recal was the castings of the two new aluminum intakes to the new 690 heads. I always thought the heads did affect production early in the model run. But later in the year they got it right and made 1,000’s of them. A friend of mine waited for his so long that he had to settle for a 400 hp 63. Too bad!
Robert

 

[rstreet]

Carmine I believe there was another bulletin that released the single carb motors but I don’t have it handy. I am certain Cecil does.
Robert

 

[real61ss]

Carmine I believe there was another bulletin that released the single carb motors but I don’t have it handy. I am certain Cecil does.
Robert

I have that letter stating that the 409 horse motor was not available until sometime in Nov. of 1961 but it doesnt say why. im at work now, cant post it now

 

[Phil Reed]

What do you mean that you are "at work"???????
Always thought you were retired!!!!!

 

[Carl 1962]

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Thank you Cecil, I had seen this document previously but cannot find where I saved it. It's interesting that the anniversary gold paint was discontinued at the end of Nov 61, yet a couple of orders were produced in Dec 61. I've recorded one Janesville 927 car built in the 2nd week Dec 61 and two St Louis 927 cars built 3rd week Dec 61. Still haven't found any built in Jan 62.

 

[Bob A Boey]

Here are some pics of the car. Sorry about some pictures, it is very dark in the building he stores it in. I did not have time to get motor pics. He said he does not want me to post vin pictures or give out that info. Sorry

 

[Phil Reed]

Love the color of that car!!!! My older cousin bought a SS just like that..300HP PG.
I got to hide that car when he got married!!!!! Felt special!!!!

 

[Bob A Boey]

That's a cool story.