Certain geographic locations are kind to cars and Flagstaff, AZ, is certainly one of them. Witness this 1963 Chevrolet Impala, which the owner says that aside from one repaint, the car has never been restored. With 96,000 miles on it, the two-door hardtop is looking good in the photos and carries, what the current owner calls, “…a respectable amount of patina.”

Among collectors, the 1963 Impala is the most popular of the early generations, for its distinctive body style and crisp lines, which emphasize the long, low style of car’s design.

With the optional 327cui V8 engine and an automatic transmission, this will be an easy car to drive whether cruising or on your way to a show.

As you’ll see in the photos, the interior is in very good shape. The owner mentions thaat the wheels have previously been powder coated, with new radial tires installed.

All comments about the car’s brightwork, glass, floor pans and trunk condition are similar. While we’d never recommend buying an out-of-state car without an inspection, it certainly sounds like it would be a formality for this one.

Surprisingly, with seven days to go at this writing, there has not been any bidding action on the Impala. The opening bid is set at $15,800.00, which places it pretty much in the mid-range compared to other ’63 Impalas currently listed. Certainly, the car’s relatively unmolested state supports a premium position on the scale, although some find the survivor status to be of less value than a full restoration. That would be an interesting debate to have some day.

When it comes to full-sized, American sedans, few are more representative or more iconic than the 1963 Chevy Impala. While the car will strain your driveway or garage space, you would certainly have a relatively subtle ride that would seldom fail to attract a crowd wherever you parked it.