63 409 Impala on Ebay??

**John Brown** · #1 10-17-2007, 08:49 PM

Got a buddy that is looking for a 63 Impala SS. Anyone seen this car or these pictures before??

63 Impala SS

Looks sort of scammy to me, but it might be real. Everyone has to have a first auction but why does it have to be a 409..... and so far away.

**olredalert** · #2 10-17-2007, 09:02 PM

------To you guys in the know on 62/3/4s, is that a factory radio block off plate??? Looks like home made, but I cant remember the last time Ive seen a 63 no radio car........Bill S

Verne_Frantz · #3 10-17-2007, 09:39 PM

Bill,
The radio block off is from a Biscayne or Belair (no trim). IT should match the other dash trim. Green floors? That's a new one. Appears to have had a cowl air breather set-up and now is blocked off. Also noticed the wrong bell housing. Very odd the seller says he wants 11K for a completely restored car. Sounds very fishy. It is a nicely detailed car though with nice equipment. Should be worth 3-4 times that.(even with the errors)

Verne

PS: wish I could see the cowl tag....

**PeteLeathersac** · #4 10-17-2007, 09:42 PM

Looks scammy alright but you never know?.
That statement of "The price I hope to obtain on this vehicle is 11,200" is a good sign someones looking for a quick deposit forwarded to them by someone (or more) excited guys in a rush?.
Also using 'the real deal' etc. in their ad seems off for a seller who mentions the low expected amount...maybe the ad's been 'lifted' from a previous auction?.

~ Pete

427TJ · #5 10-17-2007, 10:56 PM

That's has GOT to be a complete scam. You could sell fifty of those at 11.2 and have guys lined up down the street to buy 500 more.

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #6 10-17-2007, 10:59 PM

Shouldn't that have a screw top master cyl?

Verne_Frantz · #7 10-17-2007, 11:32 PM

Yep! That's one of the most annoying restoration mistakes I see on '62s & '63s. They put tons of time and $$$ into a nut & bolt restoration, then go to NAPA and buy a master!!

Just dumb!

Verne
BTW, that master on my '62 is still the original (even though I added the dealer booster kit)

Verne_Frantz · #8 10-17-2007, 11:34 PM

I agree. Don't be surprised if the auction ends early. I did check all my records, including a separate dbase on every ebay car (58-64) that's been listed for the last 3 years, and the VIN doesn't turn up, so I can't add any history to it.

Verne

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #9 10-18-2007, 12:58 AM

Luckily for me I can spot 409 clone "mistakes" a mile away. My dad did 409's for years and was involved in clubs etc and taught me every single little detail when it comes to those cars. I wouldn't be surprised if it had the small fuel line too.

Verne_Frantz · #10 10-18-2007, 01:05 AM

What's your Dad's name?

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