Vehicle Description
1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Sports Coupe for Sale. 283 cubic inch
V8 engine, upgraded front power disc brakes, power glide automatic
transmission, 14" steel wheels with caps and Coker Classic wide
white wall tires, chrome sport mirrors, tri-color bench seat
interior, AM/FM/Cassette radio, under dash tissue dispenser. This
car is an American Icon and shares a similar look to the car driven
by Ron Howard in the movie American Graffiti. Don't miss this very
special 1958 Chevrolet! Automotive History: The Impala was
introduced for the 1958 model year as top of the line Bel
Airhardtops and convertibles. From the windshield pillar rearward,
the 1958 Bel Air Impala differed structurally from the lower-priced
Chevrolet models. Hardtops had a slightly shorter greenhouse and
longer rear deck. The wheelbase of the Impala was longer than the
lower priced models, although the overall length was identical.
Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door
panels with brushed aluminum trim. No other series included a
Convertible. The 1958 models were longer, lower, and wider than its
predecessors. The tailfinsof the 1957 were replaced by deeply
sculptured rear fenders. Impalas had three taillights each side,
while lesser models had two and wagons just one. Crossed-flag
insignias were attached above the side moldings, as well as bright
rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops. 1958 was the first
year of dual headlamps. For 1958, GM was promoting their fiftieth
year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each
brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. The
1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each
brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Roadmaster Riviera,
Oldsmobile Holiday 88, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the all-new
Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala. The standard perimeter-type frame was
abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an
elongated "X." Chevrolet claimed that the new frame offered
increased torsional rigidity and allowed for a lower placement of
the passenger compartment.