£20,000 - £25,000
1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 'Lowrider
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 137
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
Rare 1962 Impala SS, one of 11 UK-registered models. Features a rebuilt 5.7L V8, hydraulic lowering system, and custom wheels, presenting a visually striking and mechanically sound classic.
Condition
7
Minimal mileage since respray, well-maintained.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
21847L141945
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
690 YUD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Rare two-door Super Sport (SS) model, one of only 11 UK-registered 1962 Impalas
Built in Los Angeles and imported to the UK in 2002 by Autostyle, Melton Mowbray
Full bare-metal respray (2002–2004) in two-tone aquamarine metallic body and dark green metallic roof
Hydraulic lowering system professionally fitted in the early 2000s for adjustable stance
5.7-litre (350ci) V8, rebuilt 2013, now unleaded compatible, producing 335bhp mated to a 2-speed automatic Powerglide
Boyd Coddington ‘Junkyard Dog’ alloys: 18" front, 20" rear, fitted with new Dunlop Sport Max tyres in 2008
Original aluminium dashboard, bluey-green bucket seats, immaculate headlining, upgraded leather and alloy steering wheel (original supplied)
Stunning, arrow-straight panels, engine-turned detailing, minimal mileage since respray
Garaged throughout UK life, full MOT history, V5C logbook in current owner’s name
California origin with San Diego dash plaque; low-mileage UK usage, fully maintained and conditioned
A visually ...
Points of note
£2,194
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,633
Median Price (Since 2020)
£238,286
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 17 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
51,245 miles
Registration Date
1962-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 18 2017 with 51,245 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2015 with 51,122 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 09 2014 with 50,862 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 30 2013 with 50,477 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On May 28 2012 with 50,015 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On May 28 2012 with 50,015 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 16 2011 with 49,507 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2007 with 49,316 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Failed
On Jul 05 2007 with 49,157 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- (Dangerous) Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
- Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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