Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
rotisserie frame off restored and always completely rust free
original southern California example with every nut amp; bolt
replaced and only very few miles since being restored and mostly
all original specs 1959 Chevrolet Impala 348 Tri-Power V8
Convertible with 3 x 2BBL Rochester Carburetors and a Powergide
automatic transmission in it's original 'Roman Red' (Color Code
923) factory color paint and with an absolutely beautiful all new
amp; original specification 'Red Nylon amp; Vinyl' (Trim Code 874)
Tri Toned colored interior with the Impala's competition inspired
steering wheel and color keyed door panels with brushed aluminum
trim, front Power disc brakes, dual exhausts, original Spinner full
wheel covers with wide White sidewall tires, and boasting factory
options of Power Steering, signal seeking AM radio, Heater amp;
Defroster, Power Convertible Top, full length bodyside trim, front
fender top ornaments amp; trim, stainless rear tailfin, roof rail
and side window trim, with this ragtop dressed to kill with factory
fender skirts and a Continental kit!There's no better example of
GM's styling and engineering prowess than the 1959 Chevrolet Impala
which for '59 was upgraded to series status and overtook the Bel
Air as the top-of-the-line Chevy. For 1958 this exclusive model had
proved to be a ground breaking model for Chevrolet with the new
'Impala' name becoming legendary and synonymous with Chevrolet in
the coming years. The '58s were longer, heavier, lower and wider
than the 1955-57s. Styled in the Harley Earl idiom they were
'rounder' than their 'straighter' predecessors and they expressed
commendable restraint in the era of tailfin excesses and were
solidly built. The limited edition Impala, a package option for the
Bel Air hardtop and convertibles, featured special trim, deluxe
interiors and the steepest price in the division. Sterling
reception caused Chevrolet to expand the Impala offerings into a
separate series for '59.All '59 models utilized a taller,
wraparound windshield and a new grille with 9 horizontal bars and 7
equally spaced vertical bars and and two slim-wide nonfunctional
front air intake scoops were added just above the grille and
horizontal style tailfins overhung the unique teardrop taillights
and met in the middle of the car forming a 'V' shape. In the years
to follow this design earned the 1959 Chevrolet the nickname the
'Batmobile'. Motivation for the new cars were similar to 1958 but
with improvements to both engine and transmission performance.
Inside the new 59's received an all new dashboard design with all
instruments placed within easy sight of the driver in a contoured
hooded instrument panel with deep set gauges. The 1959 was not
greatly changed from the previous years redesign but nevertheless
these '59 Impalas have achieved the rare combination of both
collector and cult status amongst enthusiasts for their unique
classic late fifties styling.This particular example has an
optional and highly desirable date correct casting # 3755011 'W'
big block 348 Super Turbo Thrust V8 engine with a correct
'Rochester' triple 2 barrel carburetors set up mated to a
Powerglide automatic transmission and boasts factory power steering
and power front disc brakes for a much improved and modern drive,
fender skirts and a Continental kit. These cars bristled with the
latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the luxury
market and since 1958 the Chevrolet Impala had helped Chevrolet
regain the number one production spot in these recession
years.Purchased from its most recent southern California owner and
obviously always garaged, covered, well maintained and stored since
its recent nuts amp; bolts frame off restoration. The car has
perfect gaps with flush fitting doors, hood and trunk and the floor
boards, trunk, rockers and all the typical rust-prone areas are
completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any
accidents whatsoever - obviously an always cherished 'Garage Queen'
since new if there ever was one. The car has a very striking
repaint in its original classic factory 'Roman Red' color paint and
the car boasts a reupholstered factory correct original 'Red' nylon
and vinyl trim, its original color keyed correct metal dashboard
and color keyed matching door panels with a new 'White' color power
top and with all the original chrome having been re-chromed.The 348
Tr-Power V8 engine is date correct with the 3755011 casting number
for the 1958-61 W Block 348 engine but please note that as
typically happens over the years, the block was obviously
previously decked by a machine shop during an earlier engine
rebuild and the VIN numbers were unfortunately removed by the
machining process and we are therefore unable to confirm that
without a doubt the engine is original to the car or not although
it would still appear to show a correct GB stamped suffix code. In
any case the engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds
absolutely magnificent and this particular car drives absolutely
magnificently - must be driven to be believed - does not miss a
beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no
strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily
driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The
transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an
absolute pleasure to driveThis is an extraordinarily rare
opportunity to own a nuts and bolt fully frame off restored 1959
Chevrolet Impala Tri-Power Convertible, one of the most distinctive
and iconic of all American designs from the late fifties, and
indeed the early sixties and this must surely be one of the finest
examples available anywhere!