Vehicle Description
This 1958 Chevrolet Impala is an extra-sleek V8 classic. But what
you'll love is the journey to get to today includes a Texas barn
find tale that was fully restored to be vintage in all the right
places (like the V8) and upgraded where you really want it (like
the overdrive transmission, power windows, and A/C interior.)
Every time you take this hardtop out in the sunshine it's going to
impress you. The glossy black paint with white roof and
coordinating whitewall tires has a radiance about it. This glow is
because there has been a nice recent investment in a full
restoration. This car was sold new in Amarillo, and it appears to
have lived there for nearly a half-century. The majority of that
may have even been off the road considering it went unregistered
for decades. When it finally came time to have a new owner, it was
taken to Arizona for a full professional restoration. 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. And all the panels line up
nicely so that the full-length side trim appears like an unbroken
line. There are also all the best classic cruiser pieces, like dual
aerials, rear fender skirts, and a continental kit. 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 turquoise 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 presented.
There's even a collapsible armrest so that the rear passengers can
make the most out of this full-size coupe. Up front there are the
classic pieces like the bright dash and artful steering wheel.
Because this is a rare power windows car, you don't even need to
leave the driver's seat to show off the full pillarless hardtop
profile. And thanks to air conditioning you can do this in the
summertime and remain feeling as cool as you look!
We cherish the 1958 cars not only for their exclusive looks, but
also because they introduced us to big block power in the passenger
cars. The 348 cubic-inch V8 is an instant standout with the bold
orange radiating around the clean and dark engine bay. And as you
look closer, you can see the restoration was all about making
everything look fresh while staying as correct as possible, right
down to the Delco generator. In fact, this is a year-correct motor
that shows all the right signs of being original to the car! There
are two ways to look at this setup. It's a true all-day cruiser
with power steering and strong power brakes, and it has even been
updated to a 700R4 transmission with highway-friendly overdrive. Or
if you want to get extra attention on the boulevard, you can just
remove the caps on the cutout side pipes and let this big block
really bring the attention-grabbing thunder. No matter which way
you motor, you're going to likely be putting a mirror under this
one, because the comprehensive restoration even made sure the
undercarriage was extra tidy.
The sale comes complete with the original bill of sale, maintenance
records, and service manuals. This is the awesomely restored
single-year Impala that is filled with all the history and features
you really want. Don't let this total package classic slip away,
call today!
