This is a survivor with only 55,400 original miles. A good portion
of the paint is claimed to be original! Very clean, unabused
desirable car. The story is a man bought it for his wife on their
25th anniversary from Courtesy Chevrolet in Medford Oregon. At some
point the car got parked for 25 years. The previous owner is a
collector. This car has been serviced including rebuilding the
motor and trans. For 1959 GM stylists came up with some of the most
distinctive cars ever produced. The 59 Impala featured "cat eye"
taillights, exaggerated wings in back, a wraparound rear window,
and this one is a "flat top" making it even more unique. The flat
top was only around for 2 years, also known as a flying wing
hardtop.
EXTERIOR: The body is in excellent all original condition. I don't
see rust or damage; there is a spot lifting on the rocker. Portions
of the paint are still original and it shows very well. All the
chrome, trim, and moldings are original and in good shape. The
glass is good original. The original rims and hubcaps are in great
shape. It is updated with some radial tires. Jambs have original
paint, original weather strips, and high beams are still the
original T3 headlights
INTERIOR: The interior has had some restoration the correct
upholstery was replaced on the seats also the correct door panels
and speckled carpet was replaced the dash area is very good all
original condition, cigarette lighter matches the other knobs, and
has a vintage set of short Warner gages below the dash. The glove
box light still works, has reproduction floor mats, and seatbelts
were added in front. Headliners are in excellent shape with
matching visors
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The original # matching 283 was rebuilt and
dyno tuned. The 4 barrel carb was rebuilt. Original manifold's,
valve covers, air cleaner, rebuilt generator, power steering hoses
replaced, new wiper motor. Very desirable power steering and
brakes. Very clean engine bay with original paint.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Rock solid original metal.
UNDERSIDE: Rock solid, all original metal. No patches or rot. It's
never even been spray painted over. The front end was gone through
and balljoints and bushings have been replaced. Optional dual
exhaust is quite but does have a hole in the pipe. Looking up at
the motor its clean Chevy Orange, has correct canister type oil
filter. Rebuilt original Powerglide automatic. The rear end still
has assembly line markings on it.
The 59 Impala is a standout year, the flat top is very unique. Low
mile cars feel different and this one lives up to that!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
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there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
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Power brakes
Power steering
4 barrel carb
Dual exhaust
2 tone paint
Dual mirrors
Seat belts
Floor mats
