Vehicle Description
This 1958 Chevrolet Impala represents a highly desirable inaugural
model of a one-year design. And this restored coupe has the best of
everything - from the glossy blue paint, to the big-block tri-power
under the hood.
Every time you take this hardtop out in the sunshine it's going to
impress you. The silver blue paint with white roof and matching
whitewall tires has a radiance about it that will get noticed from
blocks away. This glow is because there has been a nice recent
investment in a professional respray. So you get classic color but
a modern clearcoat shine. They even added a Continental kit, too.
The car is a visual delight with awesome details everywhere you
look. Check out the chrome grille that runs from end to end that
leads the way for this lower, wider, and longer '58 Chevy. There
are also nice details like the fender skirts and dual spotlights
that are on display. The hardtop profile with wraparound glass
front and rear makes the top-of-the-line Impala look fast standing
still. And where this roof meets the rear quarters, it begins the
trim line that seamlessly wraps around the taillights for an
appearance like tailfins turned on their side - a very cool iconic
touch. So, it's amazing something so intricate would be a
one-year-only design. But it's this rarity and distinction that
keep the '58 a sought-after coupe in the market.
Tri-tone interiors were this Impala's calling card, and the white,
black, and blue is a nicely restored example of a factory-correct
package. Everything from the bright insert in the door panel, to
the tight headliner appears nicely preserved. There's even a
collapsible armrest so that the rear passengers can make the most
out of this full-size coupe. Up front, the dashboard is a big step
forward compared to 1957, and the correct dual-spoke jet-age
inspired steering wheel is beautifully finished with lots of bright
details. The speedometer is as long as the horizon, and it's nicely
rendered with crisp numbers on black background. So yes, this is
pure rolling nostalgia, right down to the tissue holder. But
vintage motoring does not have to mean vintage tunes. That's why
there's an AM/FM/CD stereo hidden in the glovebox.
The honest-looking black air cleaner is almost hiding the factory
beast within. 1958 is a very desirable year because it was the
first time the big block V8 was available in passenger cars. If you
were really lucky, a 348 cubic-inch motor came with the tri-power
(triple two-barrel carburetor) like you see here. The
period-correct block has a terrific look as the bold orange
radiates from within the dark engine bay. And this looks quite
authentic, right down to the details like the GM hoses and
generator. As you look at the undercarriage photos, the clean
presentation reveals more about the investment in the quality
restoration. More than just look good, this classic was meant to
drive. The big block makes a nice low rumble from the dual exhaust;
the power steering makes turning effortless; and the column-shifted
three-speed gives you a great classic way to control it all.
Complete with owner's manual, it's getting harder to find these
single-year Impala hardtops, especially one that has been expertly
prepared just the way you want it. Do don't miss this opportunity,
call today!!!