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 with
tri-power under the hood.
Every time you take this hardtop out in the sunshine it's going to
impress you. The paint was updated late in life to be close to
1958's Cashmere Blue. It has a nice gloss to highlight the quality
of the body panels. And the design is really worth showing off. The
was a one-year-only design that was also a visual delight with
awesome details everywhere you look. Check out the chrome grille
that runs from end to end in the front of the lower, wider, longer
'58 Chevy. The hardtop styling of the top-of-the-line Impala just
looked fast standing still, and you can see how this first-year car
truly launched the now legendary Impala nameplate. The sides had
full-length bright trim, and starting in the rear quarters began an
outline that would seamlessly wrap around the taillights for an
appearance like tailfins turned on their side - a very cool iconic
touch. All the brightwork is essential for the '58 Impala's style,
and all is present and shining. Plus, you have great cruiser
details, like the whitewalls, rear fender skirts, and dual
aerial.
Tri-tone interiors were the Impala's calling card, and the white,
black, and blue is a nicely later restored example of a factory
package. Everything from the bright insert in the door panel to the
tight headliner appears nicely presented. And the cool tri-tone
cloth seat inserts that add both comfort and distinction. 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
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. And while this is pure
rolling nostalgia, you also have the right cruiser upgrades, like
an AM/FM cassette radio and auxiliary gauges.
While you'll want to show off the interior and exterior, we bet the
engine bay will give you the most pride. 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) setup you
see here. And because this is so desirable, this one makes sure you
can show it off properly with the bold orange block shining valve
covers, and tidy fundamentals. The powerful V8 motor made you the
king of the streets, and the dual exhaust had the sound to back it
up. But beyond just performance, this is a great cruiser with easy
driving features like the Powerglide automatic transmission, power
steering, and power brakes.
This is the Impala everyone wished they had in '58, and this one
keeps the cool cruiser style that made these so in-demand. A
well-presented and easy-driving single-year classic like this is a
fleeting opportunity, so don't miss out. Call today!!!
