New sheet metal gave the 1962 Chevy Bel Air a freshened appearance. This 409-powered coupe will soon cross the Mecum Auctions block at its Indy Fall Special.

It’s one of those statistics that you read and reread but still can’t quite get your head around. Chevrolet sold 1,074,925 Impalas and Impala Super Sports in 1965—more than any other U.S. model either ...