Vehicle Description
This 1958 Chevrolet Impala is going to have you singing Beach Boys
tunes. It's a custom build with a big 409 V8...and yes, there's
dual-quads and Positraction, too! Plus, the upgraded interior,
overdrive transmission, and more make this sleek hardtop a terrific
all-around cruiser.
The 1958 Chevy will always be in demand for its single-year
very-wide design. And this one takes full advantage of that to make
an imposing look. The trim tag tells us this was born a black car,
but there was a quality respray later in life. Deleting the front
trim, door handles, and rear badging not only made this car look
sleeker, but meaner, too. The same goes for that full billet-style
grille that gives us plenty of '50s-style chrome and a much more
commanding face. Smoothie wheels, distinct side trim w/black
insert, and large side exhaust pipes are all part of this street
machine kind of style.
The interior is a clean setup that was made for custom comfort.
There's a nice two-tone tweed on the seats and door panels. Even
the headliner was done to match with a cool pattern that mimics the
exterior trim. There are other quality vintage details, right down
to the correct rear seat armrest and working dome light. This was
also built for added comfort with well-integrated upgrades like the
retro-style AM/FM digital tuner, and power windows were added onto
the classic crank handles. There are also provisions for R134a air
conditioning (it likely just needs a recharge to blow cold again.)
Custom coupes like this are built with the driver in mind. So the
classic Impala steering wheel is now on a tilt column. And beyond
that is a full set of crisp Classic Instrument gauges, including a
large speedo and tach.
The 1958 Chevrolet introduced big block power to the cars. While
the legendary 409 cubic-inch V8 size was still a few years away
when this one was built, we now know the engine bay can accept it
with ease. So that's exactly what they did here for this true
street machine style classic. The upgrade was designed to attract
attention with all those polished pieces radiating from within the
engine bay's smooth and dark inner walls. And of course, the "bug
catcher" air grabber really lets them know this is something
special even if they don't see the callout. Underneath is a dual
set of Edelbrock four-barrel carburetors that are sitting atop an
Edelbrock intake. This is also supported by the right pieces, like
an MSD ignition, upgraded pulleys, and an aluminum radiator. It
fires up nicely while making the right deep tone from the dual
exhaust. You have upgrades like a rear sway bar and a 4.56
Positraction rear end for quick and confident take-offs. So you
have a dual-quad Positraction 409...the only other thing missing
from the Beach Boys song is a four-speed. This has it, but in an
updated way. You now have a four-speed automatic transmission. It's
stout enough to handle the power, and it also gives you easy
overdrive cruising. Combine that with power steering, power brakes,
and front discs, and you have a coupe built for far more than just
fun between the stoplights.
Everything from the big block power to the sleekly dark style makes
this Impala a distinct stunner. So if you like a well-built custom
with plenty of attitude, call today!
