While this ’63 Chevy Impala is pretty rough around the edges, with some oxidation and misaligned components here and there, it still exudes that old-school charm.

The 1963 Chevy Impala is an icon in the world of classic cars. This build was done with a Small Block on a budget, and prove the old ways were great for a reason.

Again, this vehicle - the '63 Chevy Impala - wasn't for performance driving, but it would be fair to point out that the two-speed Powerglide transmission is a reliable gearbox. So much so that it ...

"1963 Chevy Impala. Saved up hard for it. Loved it," said David Gutierrez. Gutierrez loved his car to death. "Used to tell my kids they were gonna bury me in it. That's about it," said Gutierrez.

Owner: Jaime and Chance Amaro Vehicle: '63 Chevrolet ImpalaCity/State: Chandler, ArizonaClub: Klique C.C.-Phoenix ...

"The aesthetics were better then." At the Chevy Impala display, surrounded by hundreds of hot rods and classic cars, onlookers leaf through books and memorabilia about the '63 Impala.

Recently, our buddy Dick "Magoo" Megugorac picked up a '63 Chevy Impala to take out to the local Phoenix cruise nights and was spending many a day with Dean Livermore at his shop Hot Rod's by Dean.

This month, we feature Eddie Espinoza's engine out of his '63 Chevy Impala. Eddie is originally from Orange County and the Impala was totally redone with the persuasion of his car club.

Les Boudewyn's 1963 Chevy Impala packs modern power with a 76mm turbo just for fun. Check it out only at carcraft.com or the May 2012 issue of Car Craft Magazine.