Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and great
daily driving and rust free example of this restored 1958 Chevrolet
Impala 348 Turbo Thrust Big Block 4 BBL V8 2 Door Hardtop Sport
Coupe with a Powerglide automatic transmission in a beautiful
original factory single tone 'Cay Coral' color (code 932A) paint
and with an absolutely beautiful all new Tri Toned colored textured
upholstery amp; interior with the Impala's competition inspired
steering wheel and color keyed door panels with brushed aluminum
trim, dual exhausts, original Spinner full wheel covers with new
radial wide White sidewall tires, and factory options including
Power Steering, original factory AM radio, full length bodyside
trim, three chrome front fender louvers, stainless lower body
pseudo air intake amp; dual exhausts!There's no better example of
GM's styling and engineering prowess than the top-of-the-line 1958
Chevrolet 'Bel Air' Impala which used an all new and one year only
bodyshell shared with Pontiac. This exclusive model proved to be a
ground breaking model for Chevrolet with the new 'Impala' name
becoming legendary and synomonous 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. This particular example was ordered with the optional power
steering for a much improved and modern drive. These cars bristled
with the latest in modern appointments and had few rivals in the
luxury market and the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala helped
Chevrolet regain the number one production spot in this recession
year.Recently acquired as the recipient of an older frame off
restoration with a reportedly rebuilt engine and transmission with
only very few miles since having been completed. The car has very
good gaps and flush fitting doors, hood and trunk. The floor
boards, trunk, rockers and all the typical rust-prone areas are
seemingly completely original, solid and rust-free and the car has
no signs of any major accidents. The car has a very striking
repaint in its original single tone color and the car boasts an
equally striking all new interior, including its reupholstered
Tri-colored trim, its color keyed correct metal dashboard and color
keyed matching door panels. All the original chrome has been
rechromed and the car boasts its original spare wheel in the trunk.
A dual exhaust system with glass-pack mufflers has been installed
in place of the factory unit and the car has 4 new radial tires.The
348 V8 is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car
drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully
appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and
the car is an absolute pleasure to driveThis is a very rare
opportunity to own a great daily driving and certainly local car
show ready example of a very striking 1958 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door
Hardtop Sports Coupe with Power Steering, a unique and very
distinctive and iconic one year only design of these rare luxury
models built in 1958, in absolutely stunning driving and looking
condition!