1962 Impala SS 409 In 1960, Chevy added the Super Sport performance package to the Impala line, and in 1962, that included the mighty 409ci V-8.

For the first time, Chevrolet offered the Impala with a 4-cylinder engine, the 2.5-liter Ecotec with 195 horsepower, leaving a V6 as optional. Choosing that one provides 305 horsepower, more than ...

The Impala wasn't affordable. A hardtop carried a price tag of $2,586, while the convertible could be had starting at $2,724. One of these convertibles landed on eBay thanks to Ellingson Motorcars.